Specifications CPU Support for 7th & 6th generation Intel Core™ i 7 processors/ Intel Core™ i 5 processors/ Intel Core™ i 3 processors/ Intel Pentiumprocessors/ Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package L3 cache varies with CPU (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.) Chipset Intel B250 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a 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 the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4 2400 (O.C.)* / 2133 MHz memory modules * To support 2400 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 7th generation processor. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1 Rx 8/2 Rx 8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1 Rx 8/2 Rx 8/1 Rx 16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support 2400 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 7th generation processor. (Please refer " Memory Support List" for more information.) Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x 1200@60 Hz 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x 1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x 2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Audio Realtek ALC1220 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel Gb E LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, running at x 16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, running at x 4 (PCIEX4) (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ & 2-Way AMD Cross Fire™ technologies Storage Interface Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA & PCIe x 4/x 2 SSD support) 1 x SATA Express connector * The SATA Express connector is not compatible with regular SATA devices. 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors, for the installation notices for the M.2 & SATA connectors. USB 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) header) 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (2 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 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 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 Display Port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/ Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In) I/O Controller i TE I/O Controller Chip H/W Monitoring Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for Dual BIOS™ Pn P 1.0a, DMI 2.7, Wf M 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Unique Features Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. 3D OSD @BIOS Auto Green BIOS Setup Color Temperature Cloud Station Easy Tune Easy RAID Fast Boot Game Boost GIGABYTE HW OC APP ON/OFF Charge Platform Power Management RGB Fusion Smart Backup Smart Keyboard Smart Time Lock System Information Viewer USB (Universal Serial Bus) Blocker USB (Universal Serial Bus) DAC-UP 2 V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM&29256;&26412;) Intel Optane™ Memory Ready c Fos Speed Operating System Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on your processor model. * Please download the Windows USB (Universal Serial Bus) Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website & install it before installing Windows 7. Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm 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. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.