GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards support the Intel Core processors, bringing together a unique blend of features & technologies that offer the absolute ultimate platform for your next PC build. From high current capable digital power delivery, performance-enhancing caching technologies, exclusive high-end audio features, advanced networking & device charging, gold plated hardware connectors & of course, killer good looks, GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards are in a class of their own. GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN & USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN & USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges & even direct lighting strikes.