Gigabyte GA-X58A-OC

The GIGABYTE X58A-OC features a new VRM design called OC-VRM, which includes a combination of highly conductive POScaps, 50A rated MPFC (Max Power Ferrite Core) Chokes, and Driver-MOSFETs, which combined, are able to deliver higher current to the CPU, with better efficiency and lower temperature. OC-VRM also allows users to overclock the PWM frequency via an onboard switch, for real-time adjustment.
When the CPU needs maximum power, users can raise the PWM frequency in order to deliver more current through this unique POScap and MPFC Choke design. In addition, GIGABYTE has specially chosen unobtrusive components and carefully designed their layout to make it easier and quicker than ever for extreme overclockers to insulate their boards.

CPU	Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package ( Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU
QPI	4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s
Chipset	North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R
Memory	6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. 3/Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Audio	Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN	1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots	2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. 2 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2) * The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2 slot with PCIEX16_2. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated. (The PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2, PCIEX8_1, and PCIEX8_2 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics Technology	Support for 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA SLI technology and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way ATI CrossFireX™ technology
Storage Interface	South Bridge: 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices upport for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 1 x Marvell 88SE9182 chip: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1
USB	South Bridge: Up to 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via the USB bracket connected to the internal USB header) 1 x Etron EJ168 chip: Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel * The USB 2.0 signals of the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel are from the South Bridge.
Internal I/O Connectors	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 2 x PCIe power connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 6 x system fan headers 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x heatsink LED power connectors 1 x clearing CMOS button 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x PWM frequency switch 1 x onboard voltage measurement module 1 x 4G Ready button 1 x OC Gear button 1 x CPU BCLK Down button 1 x CPU BCLK Up button 1 x CPU Ratio Down button 1 x CPU Ratio Up button 1 x BIOS switch
Back Panel Connectors	1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Mic In/Line Out)
I/O Controller	iTE IT8720 chip
H/W Monitoring	System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS	2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features	Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for Q-Share
Bundle Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System	Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm
Remark	Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website. Most hardware/software vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE websi

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* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. 

 

 

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