CPU Support for Intel Core i 7 processors / Intel Core i 5 processors / Intel Core i 3 processors / Intel Pentium processors / Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package L3 cache varies with CPU (Some Intel Core processors require a graphic card, please refer gigabyte website "CPU support List" for more information.) Chipset Intel B75 Express Chipset Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 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. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support for non-ECC memory modules (Please refer " Memory Support List" for more information.) Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor: 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x 1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x 1200 1 x Display Port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x 1600 Audio Realtek ALC887 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 & enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek 8111DP chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support DASH standard Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, running at x 16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. * PCIE Gen.3 is dependent on CPU & expansion card compatibility. 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, running at x 4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot (The PCIEX4 & PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD Cross Fire X technology Storage Interface Chipset: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (SATA3 0) supporting up to 1 SATA 6 Gb/s device 5 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (SATA2 1~5) supporting up to 5 SATA 3 Gb/s devices Marvell 88SE9172 chip: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6~7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6 Gb/s devices Support for RAID 0 & RAID 1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Chipset: Up to 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) header) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports can support up to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 transfer speed Up to 8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) headers) Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 3 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 5 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x Display Port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/ Line Out/ Microphone) I/O Controller i TE I/O Controller 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 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for Dual BIOS Pn P 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a TPM Infineon TPM controller on board Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery 2 Support for Easy Tune * Available functions in Easy Tune may differ by motherboard model Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Support for EZ Setup Support for Cloud Station Support for Smart TPM * This feature is optional due to different regional policy Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Small Business Advantage Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm 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 may no longer offer drivers to support Win 9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.