Motherboards

Gigabyte X79-UD3 Motherboard Review

by Dexter K0938

Features and Specifications

 

P1010829

 

Lets take a look at the impressive list of features this board offers:

CPU Support:
  1. Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011 package package
  2. L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset: Intel X79 Express.
Memory Support:   
  1. 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.
  2. 4 channel memory architecture
  3. Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
  4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
  5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
Networking: 1 x Intel GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Audio: Realtek ALC898 Codec.
HD Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1 channel capable.
Supports Dolby® Home Theater
Supports S/PDIF Out
Expansion slots:
  1. 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 slot.
  2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)
    * The PCIEX8_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_2 slot. When the PCIEX8_2 slot is populated, the PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
    (All PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
  3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
    (All PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
  4. 1 x PCI slot
Crossfire/SLI Support: Support for 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology.
Storage connectivity:
  1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
  2. 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3/4/5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
  3. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
    * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

3 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips:

  1. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6/7/8/9) supporting up to 4 SATA 6Gb/s devices
  2. 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel, supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
  3. Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1
USB Ports: Chipset:

  1. Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)

2 x Fresco FL1009 chips:

  1. Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
I/O Controller:
  1. iTE IT8728 chip

 

 

Intel X79 Express Chipset

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Overview

Get the most out of your gaming and digital media content creation experience with Intel® X79 Express chipset and Intel® Core™ i7 processor based PCs. The unlocked processor in the LGA 2011 socket allow a customized performance experience of the platform by changing the processor core multipliers and DDR3 memory ratios. The Intel® X79 Express chipset delivers maximum processing power and premium digital surround sound exactly through a combination of smart features, giving extreme gamers and demanding enthusiasts exactly what they need.

More information can be found here : http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/x79-express-chipset.html

 

 

Features and benefits

Support for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family in LGA 2011 socket Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family in LGA 2011 socket only.
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise 3.0		 With additional Solid State Drives or Hard Disk Drives added, provides quicker access to digital photo, video and data files with RAID 0, 5 and 10, and greater data protection against a drive failure with RAID 1, 5, 10.
Intel® Identity Protection Technology Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) provides a simple way for websites and organizations to validate that a user is logging in from a trusted PC, protecting your account against remote takeover even if your username and password have been phished.
PCI Express* 2.0 Interface Offers up to 5 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices and networking with up to 8 PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports, configurable as 2 x1s and 1 x4 depending on motherboard designs.t
Intel® High Definition Audio Integrated audio support enables premium digital surround sound and delivers advanced features such
as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Hi-speed USB 2.0 provides greater enhancement in performance with a design data rate of up to
480 megabits per second (Mbps) with up to 14 USB 2.0 ports.
Intel® Integrated 10/100/1000 MAC Support for the Intel® Gigabit Network Connection.
Green Technology Manufactured with lead-free and halogen-free component packages.

 

 

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