Gigabyte H61N-USB3-B3 Motherboard Core Socket 1155 Intel H61 Express Mini-ITX SATA LAN (rev. 1.0)

Summary

GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards are the latest range of next-generation desktop motherboards based on the Intel H61 Express Chipset with support for 2nd generation \'Sandy Bridge\' Intel Core CPUs. Not only delivering Intel\'s industry-leading performance and advanced integrated graphics capabilities, GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards are equipped with a comprehensive range of unique features that offer mainstream PC users the most compelling platform on the market today. All GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards boast specific features that guard against system malfunction and ensure extended system longevity, including GIGABYTE DualBIOS to ensure that you never experience system failure due to BIOS corruption. Additionally, each USB port has its own dedicated power fuse that prevents unwanted USB port failure, helping to safe guard your important data during transfer. All Super4 motherboards also use Japanese made capacitors that guarantee system longevity with a minimum 50,000 hrs lifespan. Hybrid EFI Technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE\'s mature BIOS platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products with 3TB+ HDD support from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using GIGABYTE\'s @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE website. GIGABYTE DualBIOS is a patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS now supports 3TB+ (terabyte) hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and enables more data storage on a single hard drive. GIGABYTE Super Speed ensures that you\'re always on the cusp of PC performance, data transfer and device charging speeds. An integrated overclocking chip coupled with GIGABYTE\'s unique Ultra Durable 2 power technology, makes sure that your Intel Core processor is running at optimal performance levels. Additionally, GIGABYTE 3x USB power means better device compatibility and faster charging on USB connected devices like portable storage devices without needing to use two USB ports. The additional power provided by 3 x USB allows iPad, iPhone and iPod devices to charge up to 40% faster compared to standard USB implementations, while On/Off charge allows fast device charging even when your PC is on standby or turned off. 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.

Description

All GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards are equipped with the very best quality components that ensure that you PC is running at maximum power efficiency. Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs reduce energy wastage through unnecessary residual heat dissipation, while ferrite chokes reduce overall core energy loss with better energy storage and regulation. This all amounts to tangible energy savings which are beneficial for both end-users and the environment without impacting system performance. As the HD multimedia revolution continues to gain momentum, so too must hardware standards in audio quality. All GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards offer excellent 7.1 surround sound audio backed by a proprietary converter that which is able to achieve a 108dB noise ratio (SNR) playback quality. This means that users will enjoy a better audio experience with lower levels of noise and hiss when enjoying the latest HD content. GIGABYTE strongly believes that in 2011, HD audio playback is a standard specification, and as such, we have made Blu-ray audio playback a standard for all of our motherboards. All of GIGABYTE\'s 2011 motherboards feature higher capability audio solution with 108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback quality to deliver high-performance, multi-channel HD audio. SNR is a comparison of the amount of signal to the amount of noise such as hiss present in the signal (expressed in Decibels). A higher SNR equals a better audio experience. For example, 108dB, is a high audio specification, as this means the audio signal is 108dB higher than the level of the noise. GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards incorporate an Intel approved Intersil PWM controller that is VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) compliant. This means that it offers new features that include SerialVID (SVID) which transfers power management information between the processor and voltage regulator controller, allowing more robust and efficient signaling control between the CPU and PWM controller - hence, delivering a more energy efficient platform.

Features

Specifications

• CPU

Installed Processors (Max)-0 (1)
Processor-( ) (L1 Cache) (L2 Cache) (L3 Cache)
Supported Processor Manufacturer-Intel
Supported Processors-Intel Core i7 processors • Intel Core i5 processors • Intel Core i3 processors • Intel Pentium processors • Intel Celeron processors
Socket-Socket 1155

• Motherboard

Chipset-Intel \r H61 Express
Input/Output Controller-iTE IT8728
SATA Supported-Yes

• Rear Panel I/O Ports

VGA Port-1 x VGA
Digital Port-1 x DVI-D
HDMI Port-1 x HDMI
S/PDIF Port-1 x Coaxial S/P-DIF out • 1 x Optical S/P-DIF out
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 Keyboard Port
Mouse Port-1 x Mouse Port
RJ-45 Ports-1 x RJ-45 Port
USB Ports-4 x USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0
eSATA Ports-1 x eSATA

• Internal I/O Connectors

SATA Connectors-2 x SATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Connectors-1 x S/PDIF out Header
USB Connectors-2 x USB 2.0
Cooling Fan Support-1 x CPU Fan 1 x System Fan
Front Panel Connectors-1 x front panel header • 1 x front panel audio header
TPM Header-1 x TPM Header
Power Connector Port-1 x 24-pin ATX • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V

• Expansion

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

• Memory

Maximum Memory-16 GB\r 800/1066/1333 MHz\r DDR3
Memory Expansion Options-2 x 1.5V DDR 3 DIMM

• 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 32 Mbit flash • Use of licensed AWARD BIOS • 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 (Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.) • Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2 • Support for Smart 6 • Support for Auto Green • Support for ON/OFF Charge • Support for 3TB+ Unlock • Support for Cloud OC • Support for Q-Share
Jumpers-Clear CMOS jumper

• Environmental

Environmental-Operating Temperature - Humidity

• Physical

Form Factor-Mini ITX
Dimensions-17.0 cm\r(W) x 17.0 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.