| ASRock Announces the Z77 Extreme11 Motherboard |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 17, 2012 - 9:05 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Extreme11/ |
ASRock has announced the release of its Z77 Extreme11 motherboard, a high-end product equipped with eight SAS2/SATA-600 ports, an 8 + 4 regulator voltage circuitry, Japanese capacitors, a WiFi module that offers support for WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0, two Gigabit Ethernet ports with teaming function, 12 USB 3.0 ports (four from the onboard header and eight on the rear panel), one Firewire port, and one eSATA-600 port. In addition, the Z77 Extreme11 motherboard comes with three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, one mini-PCI Express slot, four DDR3 memory sockets, and an eight channel audio (Realtek ALC898). The Z77 Extreme11 motherboard has several of ASRock’s unique features, including a dehumidifier, which automatically dehumidifies the system when the computer is turned on. According to ASRock, after running the “Dehumidifier Function” for 20 minutes, the humidity reduces by about 40 percent. See below a demonstration video of the “Dehumidifier Function.”  click to enlarge
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| ASUS Introduces Motherboards for Trinity APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 25, 2012 - 8:40 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/News/9B2OL3CWD1F492Gx/ |
ASUS has announced their F2A85 series of motherboards based on the new AMD A85X chipset and FM2 socket, designed for the upcoming AMD’s second generation Accelerated Processing Units (APU), codename Trinity. F2A85 series motherboards come with a variety of ASUS-exclusive features, including Dual Intelligent Processors 3 (DIP3) with new DIGI+ Power Controls to save up to 65% in system energy, GPU Boost to enhance integrated graphics up to 17%, a worry-free USB BIOS Flashback tool and Remote GO! to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices. In addition to the ASUS exclusive features is a superior design built with high quality components. Examples include a more efficient and silent heat-pipe cooling design that provides better overclocking ability, along with Super Alloy Chokes that give the motherboard both a high current capability and low heat generation. In the table below we’ve listed the models launched and their main specs. Model | F2A85-V PRO | F2A85-M PRO | F2A85-M | F2A85-M LE | Chipset | AMD A85X | AMD A85X | AMD A85X | AMD A85X | CPU Socket | FM2 | FM2 | FM2 | FM2 | PCI Express Slots | | | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16/x4)[l1] 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI
| | Memory Sockets | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | SATA-600 Ports | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | SATA-300 Ports | NA | NA | NA | NA | eSATA Ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | USB 3.0 Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | USB 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | LAN Ports | 1 (Realtek 8111F) | 1 (Realtek 8111F) | 1 (Realtek 8111F) | 1 (Realtek 8111F) | Audio | 8-Channel (Realtek ALC892) | 8-Channel (Realtek ALC892) | 8-Channel (Realtek ALC887) | 8-Channel (Realtek ALC887) | Voltage Regulator Circuitry | 6+2 | 4+2 | 4+2 | 3+2 | Video Outputs | | | | |
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| Biostar Launches the Hi-Fi A85X Motherboard |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 19, 2012 - 9:19 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/news/news.php?S_ID=154 |
Biostar has officially launched the Hi-Fi A85X, a socket FM2 motherboard that comes with a sophisticated audio configuration. The socket FM2 will be used by the upcoming AMD’s APUs codename, Trinity. The Biostar Hi-Fi A85X features four DDR3-2400 memory sockets, three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16 + x8 + x4), three PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, one standard PCI slot, seven SATA-600 connectors, one eSATA connector, two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8111F), one HDMI and one VGA video output. Targeting audiophiles, the Hi-Fi A85X supports 7.1+2 audio format, i.e., eight channels plus two independent channels for audio streaming. On this motherboard, the audio is generated by the chipset using a Realtek ALC898 codec, which is an outstanding solution, providing an impressive 110 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the analog outputs, 104 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the analog inputs, and up to 192 kHz sampling rate for both inputs and outputs, with 24-bit resolution. This means you are able to capture and edit analog audio (e.g., converting LPs to CDs or MP3, converting VHS to DVDs or any other digital format, etc.) with this motherboard without adding any background noise. Biostar added an electromagnetic shield around the codec and added an on-board audio amplifier. In addition, the audio section of this motherboard was physically separated from the other components. This was done to minimize interference, improving audio quality. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| EVGA Launches its Z77 and Z75 Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 11, 2012 - 7:37 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.evga.com/articles/00690/ |
EVGA has expanded its motherboard line-up with the launch of two products based on the Intel Z77 and Z75 chipsets. - EVGA Z77 FTW: This motherboard supports 4-Way SLI, has two 8-pin CPU power connectors, 300% more gold content in the CPU socket, and a right angled 24-pin power connector. Designed from the ground up for overclocking, the EVGA Z77 FTW offers the flexibility and support that enthusiasts demand.
- EVGA Z77 Stinger: A mini-ITX motherboard designed to accommodate large cards, comes with overclocking features and native SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports. Coming soon.
- EVGA Z75 SLI: Features native USB 3.0, SATA-600 and 2-Way SLI + PhysX, besides a great deal of overclocking options.
In the table below we’ve listed the main specs for the already launched models. Model | EVGA Z75 SLI | EVGA Z77 FTW | Form Factor | ATX | E-ATX | Chipset | Intel Z75 | Intel Z77 | CPU Socket | 1155 | 1155 | PCI Express Slots | 1 x PCIe x16 or 2 x PCIe x8 + x4 | 5 x PCIe x16/x8, 1 x PCIe x1 | Memory Sockets | 4 | 4 | SATA-600 Ports | 4 | 4 | SATA-300 Ports | 6 | 4 | eSATA Ports | 2 | 2 | USB 3.0 Ports | 4 | 6 | USB 2.0 Ports | 4 | 4 | LAN Ports | 1 | 2 | Audio | 8 channel | 8 channel + Optical | Voltage Regulator Circuitry | 7+1 | 7+1 | Video Outputs | 1 x mini-DisplayPort | 1 x mini-DisplayPort | Suggested Price | USD 179.99 | USD 309.99 |
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| MSI Z77 MPower Motherboard Available |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 29, 2012 - 8:39 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com/news-media/news/1470.html |
MSI has announced the availability of the MSI Z77 MPOWER, its first OC Certified motherboard. OC Certified is MSI’s overclocking testing procedure where motherboards are tested for stability with a 24-hour stress test. All OC Certified tests are run at 4.6 GHz CPU speed, in a high-temperature room (30°C) without airflow from a CPU cooler. Better power stability is tested by running Prime95 for 24 hours in these conditions. The MSI Z77 MPOWER supports socket LGA1155 processors, features four DDR3 sockets, three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, four PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, two SATA-600 ports (with RAID support), four SATA-300 ports (with RAID support), six USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel, two USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, one Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek 8111E), eight-channel audio (Realtek ALC898), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, one DisplayPort, and one HDMI video output. The board has military-class components, and several of MSI’s proprietary technologies, including Click BIOS II and OC Genie II. MSI did not say the motherboard’s price. 
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| Gigabyte Launches the Z77X-UP7 Motherboard |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 28, 2012 - 8:18 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com/press-center/news-page.aspx?nid=1152 |
The Z77X-UP7 is the latest socket LGA1155 motherboard from Gigabyte targeted to extreme overclockers. It features a 32+3+2 voltage regulator circuitry, high end components, two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (or four PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots), one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, four DDR3 sockets, six SATA-600 ports, four SATA-300 ports, 10 USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, eight-channel audio, and two Gigabit Ethernet ports. With the onboard BIOS Switcher, users can manually select which BIOS chip to use (main BIOS or backup BIOS), allowing them to select one BIOS for normal use and the other specifically for overclocking. Users can also easily compare two different BIOS versions, a very useful feature when users want to update to a new BIOS but don’t want to lose their original settings. Onboard OC-Touch buttons allow overclockers to manually adjust the CPU ratio, BCLK settings as well as adjustments to the BCLK stepping ratio, to either 1 MHz or 0.3 MHz increments. These changes can be made in real-time, whether in BIOS, DOS, or Windows, without the need for rebooting so that users can quickly fine-tune their system and find their CPU’s maximum frequency. Onboard voltage measurement modules are also included to help users conveniently monitor individual component voltages. An onboard LN2 Mode switch allows users to quickly drop CPU frequency to x16 multiplier during extreme overclocking so that opening benching applications such as CPU-Z will not cause the overclock to fail. Information on pricing was not provided. 
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| MSI Introduces OC Certified Motherboard |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 7, 2012 - 8:47 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com/news-media/news/1464.html |
OC Certified is MSI’s overclocking testing procedure where motherboards are tested for stability with a 24-hour stress test. All OC Certified tests are run at 4.6 GHz CPU speed, in a high-temperature room (30°C) without airflow from a CPU cooler. Better power stability is tested by running Prime95 for 24 hours in these conditions. MSI’s first OC Certified motherboard is the Z77 MPOWER.
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| Biostar Officially Launches the Hi-Fi Z77X Motherboard |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 23, 2012 - 9:37 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/news/news.php?S_ID=150 |
Biostar’s newest Hi-Fi Z77X motherboard is a product based on Intel’s Z77 chipset, supporting all of Intel’s socket LGA1155 processors. This motherboard features an integrated technology called “Puro Hi-Fi Technology,” targeting audiophiles, HTPC enthusiasts, and high-end gamers. The Puro Hi-Fi technology utilizes audio components with an independent power design for a significant reduction in electronic noise and superb sound quality. The unique noise-blocking multi-layer PCB layout is ideal for exceptional clarity and high fidelity sound. It has a sampling rate of 192 kHz/24-bit which delivers high quality audio through an analog connection to your home theater system, multi-channel speakers, and high-end headphone. You can enjoy real Blu-ray grade high-definition sound in 7.1-channel surround sound. The Biostar Hi-Fi Z77X motherboard comes with four DDR3 memory sockets, two PCI Express x16 3.0 slots, one PCI Express x16 2.0 slot, three PCI Express x1 2.0 slots, two SATA-600 ports, four SATA-300 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8111F), and 8-channel audio (Realtek ALC898 codec; 7.1+2 channels, 24-bit resolution, 192 kHz sampling rate, 110 dB SNR for the outputs, and 104 dB SNR for the inputs). Information on pricing was not provided. 
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| ECS Announces a New Series of Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 23, 2012 - 9:34 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Media/NewsRoom_Detail.aspx?NewsID=151... |
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has announced a new series of motherboards based on Intel’s B75 Express chipset. There are three motherboards in the new ECS B75 series: the B75H2-D, the B75H2-M2, and the B75H2-M3. The B75H2-M2 and the B75H2-M3 are microATX boards, while the B75H2-D is a DTX board. These brand new motherboards are compatible with Intel’s Small Business Advantage (SBA) platform, which consists of hardware, software, and firmware for small businesses without a managed network. Intel’s SBA also includes applications to help manage security and productivity issues. In the table below we summarize the main specs for these new motherboards. Model | B75H2-D | B75H2-M2 | B75H2-M3 | Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 | LGA1155 | Form Factor | DTX | microATX | microATX | Memory Sockets | 2 | 2 | 2 | PCI Express x16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | PCI Express x1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Standard PCI | - | - | 2 | SATA-300 | 4 | 4 | 2 | SATA-600 | 1 | 1 | 1 | USB 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | USB 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 | 1 | 1 | VGA | Yes | Yes | Yes | DVI | Yes | Yes | No | HDMI | No | No | Yes | Audio | Realtek ALC666 | Realtek ALC666 | Realtek ALC666 |
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| Gigabyte Launches Dual Port Thunderbolt Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 6, 2012 - 8:14 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.us/press-center/news-page.aspx?nid=1140 |
Gigabyte has just launched three motherboards equipped with two Thunderbolt ports each, allowing the connection of up to 12 devices plus three digital displays simultaneously. Thunderbolt is a high-speed data connection technology that provides a maximum transfer rate of 10 Gbps. For more information about this technology, please read our “Everything You Need to Know About the Thunderbolt Connection” tutorial. The following Gigabyte’s motherboard models feature two Thunderbolt ports: - GIGABYTE Z77X-UP5 TH
- GIGABYTE Z77X-UP4 TH
- GIGABYTE Z77MX-D3H TH
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