Gigabyte GA-X58A-OC Motherboard Intel Core i7 Socket 1366 Intel X58 RAID SATA ATX Gigabit LAN

Summary

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. OC-Touch enables overclockers to quickly and easily get the best performance from their system. With onboard OC-Touch buttons, users are able to manually raise and lower the CPU ratio, change BCLK settings, and even change BCLK stepping to either 1MHz or 0.3MHz. These changes can be made at any time whether in the BIOS, DOS, or Windows and in real-time without the need for rebooting, so that users can quickly fine-tune to find their CPU\'s maximum frequency. The onboard 4G Ready button allows novice overclockers to automatically reach 4GHz, while advanced users can use it to get to 4GHz before continuing with OC-Touch to quickly find their CPU\'s best margin. Onboard voltage measurement modules are also included to help users to conveniently monitor component voltages. OC-PEG provides two onboard SATA power connectors for more stable PCIe power when using 3-way and 4-way graphics configurations. Each connector can get power from a different phase of the power supply, helping to provide a better, more stable graphics overclock. The independent power inputs for the PCIe slots helps to improve even single graphics card overclocking. For 4-way CrossFireX, users must install OC-PEG to avoid over current in the 24pin ATX connector. The entire board also features POScaps, helping to simplify the insulation process so overclockers can quickly reach subzero readiness.

Description

OC-Cool features a new LED lit thermal design and 7x 4-pin Smart Fan connectors to allow overclockers to easily control system-wide temperature. The OC-Cool heatpipe maximizes system convection to expel hot air out through the IO panel and optimizes passive cooling. OC-Cool LED lighting on the North and South Bridges further adds to the X58A-OC\'s coolness. OC-DualBIOS features an onboard BIOS switcher and LED indicator, allowing users to select one BIOS for normal use, and another one for overclocking. It can also act as a backup BIOS in case of BIOS failure during overclocking. With two BIOSes, users are able to save up to 16 different overclocking profiles - a very useful feature when overclockers want to update to a new BIOS, but don\'t want to lose their original settings. GIGABYTE motherboards boast SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an additional onboard host controller. With superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, users are able to experience a theoretical 10x improvement over USB 2.0. Additionally, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 assures users of long term use of their legacy USB 2.0 devices. GIGABYTE motherboards are High-Speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatible, delivering superfast 6Gbps link speeds for twice the data transfer rates of SATA Revision 2.0 (3 Gbps). When used in RAID 0 (Stripe) mode, they offer even faster data transfer rates of up to a theoretical 4x the speed of current SATA interfaces. GIGABYTE motherboards feature a 3x USB power boost, delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. GIGABYTE\'s unique USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. In addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops, and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery.

Features

Specifications

• CPU

Installed Processors (Max)-0 (1)
Processor-( ) (L1 Cache) (L2 Cache) (L3 Cache)
Supported Processor Manufacturer-Intel
Supported Processors-Core i7
Socket-Socket 1366/LGA1366/Socket B

• Motherboard

Chipset-Intel \r X58 \r ICH10R
Input/Output Controller-ITE IT8720
RAID Supported-Yes \r Chipset: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
SATA Supported-Yes

• Rear Panel I/O Ports

Audio Line In Ports-1 x Line in
Audio Line Out Ports-1 x Line Out
Microphone In Port-1 x Microphone Port
Keyboard Port-1 x PS/2
Mouse Port-1 x PS/2
RJ-45 Ports-1 x RJ-45 Port
USB Ports-2 x USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0

• Internal I/O Connectors

SATA Connectors-6 x SATA 3Gb/s • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
S/PDIF Connectors-1 x S/PDIF out Header
USB Connectors-1 x USB 2.0
Cooling Fan Support-1 x CPU Fan • 6 x System Fan • 1 x North Bridge Fan
Front Panel Connectors-1 x front panel header • 1 x front panel audio header
Other Connectors-2 x PCIe power connectors • 2 x heatsink LED power connectors • 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

• Expansion

AGP Slots--
PCI Slots-1 slot(s)\r- PCI
PCI-X Slots--
PCI Express Slots-4 slot(s)\r- , 2 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI Express x16(x8 mode) \r,

• Memory

Maximum Memory-24 GB\r Dual Channel DDR3
Memory Expansion Options-6 x 1.5V DDR 3 DIMM
Memory Bus Speed Range-800 to 2200 MHz

• Sound

Integrated Sound-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

• Network

Integrated Network-Realtek RTL8111E
Network Speeds Supported-10/100/1000 Mbps

• System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported-Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP

• System

BIOS-2 x 16 Mbit flash, Support for DualBIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Special 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 • Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2 • Support for Smart 6 • Support for Auto Green • Support for eXtreme Hard Drive • Support for Q-Share
Jumpers-Clear CMOS jumper

• Electrical

Power Connector-1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

• Environmental

Environmental-Operating Temperature - Humidity

• Physical

Form Factor-ATX
Dimensions-30.5 cm\r(W) x 26.4 cm\r(L) - Weight

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated it the product description, products come with a minimum 1 year RTB* warranty. Certain products have an increased warranty period please contact us if you wish to confirm warranty terms/duration.

*Warranty terms for certain products may require you to return your item directly to the manufacturer/supplier.