GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards provide all the advanced overclocking features users have come to know and love about the GIGABYTE P67 series motherboards including increasing processor core ratios, increasing DDR3 memory ratios and increasing power and current limits. In addition, GIGABYTE Z68 motherboards also allow users to increase the graphics core clock speed, for even greater graphics performance.

GIGABYTE's cutting edge 16 phase power VRM design utilizes the highest caliber components to provide unadulterated, smooth power to the CPU. The innovative 16 phase power VRM has been designed and engineered to deliver fast transient response times through quick and seamless power delivery during extensive CPU loading variations. In addition, heat from the VRM is effectively reduced by spreading the load between the 16 power phases, resulting in a cooler, more stable platform.

GIGABYTE's proprietary Dual CPU Power Technology allows CPU VRM power phases to split evenly into 2 sets of power engines that operate in tandem. This allows 1 set of power phases to rest while the other is active as opposed to a traditional power design where all the power phases are always active. As such, GIGABYTE Dual CPU Power effectively halves the amount of work done by each set of power phases to significantly increase motherboard durability and reliability.

Like the pistons and cylinders of a car engine, the design of the motherboard Voltage Regulator Module (VRM), component quality and number of power phases greatly affects motherboard performance. GIGABYTE engineers were first to realize not only the importance of using the best quality components for this critical area, but also that with more power phases, there can be more power available to your CPU. GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards with their new redesigned VRM, promise to deliver first class system performance and power stability. With only the best quality components and unique design, incorporating Dual CPU Power and Power Phase Boost with Multi-gear Switching, your CPU can enjoy better power than what was available from previous motherboards.

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.

A traditional Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) consists of a Choke, Capacitors, MOSFETs and a Driver IC. By incorporating the MOSFETs and driver IC in accordance with the Intel^®Driver-MOSFET specification, we can achieve higher power transfer and increased efficiency at higher switching frequencies to satisfy the growing power requirements of today's processors. Driver-MOSFETs also help to reduce VRM real estate requirements in the CPU zone.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 design, featuring 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers which dramatically lowers system temperature by delivering a more efficient spreading of heat from critical areas of the motherboard such as the CPU power zone throughout the entire PCB. GIGABYTE’s Ultra Durable 3 also lowers the PCB impedance by 50%, which helps to reduce electrical waste and further lowers component temperatures. A 2oz Copper layer design also provides improved signal quality and lower EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), providing better system stability and allowing for greater margins for overclocking...more

The GIGABYTE EZ Smart Response utility is a simple application that allows users to quickly and easily configure their system for Intel^®Smart Response Technology. In the past, enabling Intel^® Smart Response meant users needed to enter the BIOS in order to configure their system for RAID mode, which then required a complete reinstall of the operating system. Once that processes was complete, users then needed to install the Intel^®Rapid Storage Utility as well as configure Intel's Smart Response Technology. GIGABYTE EZ Smart Response does all of this automatically, without users having to perform a complicated install process. This allows them to quickly and effortlessly enjoy a significant boost in system performance...more

* The EZ Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series Processor.

Navigating through the BIOS to change system settings can be a daunting task for users not familiar with control “F”functions and mouse-less navigation. While some EFI BIOS try to address this with a mouse friendly environment, many implementations still lack a certain ease-of-use necessary for most people. With GIGABYTE Touch BIOS™, GIGABYTE engineers have completely re-imagined how users can interact with their BIOS, allowing for a more intuitive user experience. In fact, with a touch screen monitor, GIGABYTE Touch BIOS™ is as easy to use as most apps on your iPhone.

Technologia Hybrid EFI łączy zalety zwykłego BIOS-u, jak stabilność oraz kompatybilność z innymi produktami, ze wsparciem 3TB+ HDD z technologii EFI. Dzięki temu GIGABYTE może zaoferować to, co najlepsze dzięki szybkiem i prostej aktualizacji BIOS-u z użyciem narzędzia GIGABYTE's @BIOS, które jest dostępne za darmo na stronie GIGABYTE.

GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ jest opatentowaną technologią, która automatycznie odzyskuje dane z BIOS’u w sytuacji, gdy zostanie on uszkodzony. 2 fizyczne kości BIOS’u zapewniają podwójne zabezpieczenie przed utratą najważniejszych danych. Proces przywracania BIOs’u nie wymaga przy tym żadnej ingerencji użytkownika.

Technologia GIGABYTE On/Off Charge pozwala na ładowanie iPhone, iPad oraz iPod Touch bez względu na to czy twój PC jest włączony czy wyłączony. Pochodząca od entuzjastycznie przyjętej technologii 3x USB Power, On/Off Charge pozwala na uzyskanie większej mocy z portów USB niż standardowo, tak aby ładowanie poprzez PC było tak szybkie jak przy użyciu ładowarki...więcej
Uwaga: Ze względu na ograniczenia w niektórych telefonach komórkowych, możliwa jest konieczność podłączenia telefonu do systemu PC zanim przejdzie on w tryb S4/S5 pozwalający na szybkie ładowanie za pomocą portów USB z funkcją On/Off Charge. Czas ładowania może się różnić w zależności od modelu

Built-in Visuals GIGABYTE Z68 motherboards offer support for several 2nd generation Intel^®Core™ Built-in Visual Features.

Intel^®Quick Sync Video
Up to 2X faster media processing than any other solution for incredibly fast conversion of video files for portable media players or online sharing.

Intel^®InTru™ 3D
Users can enjoy the ultimate 3D visual experiences–seamlessly–from their PC. Now you can watch their favorite 3D movies with Blu-ray Stereo 3D playback using active shutter 3D glasses. It delivers it all in 1080p full, high-definition resolution on the TV over HDMI 1.4.

Intel^®Insider
Allows users to view premium 1080p HD content on their GIGABYTE Z68 series system.

Switchable Graphics with LucidLogix Virtu GPU Virtualization


GIGABYTE Z68 motherboards are enabled with LucidLogix Virtu GPU Virtualization technology which allows users to dynamically switch between their built-in graphics and their high-end, 3D discrete graphics cards. This is ideal for gamers who require high-resolution gaming and still want to enjoy the built-in media features of 2nd generation Intel^®Core™ processors. In so doing, switchable graphics helps to dramatically reduce PC graphics power consumption.

HDMI ™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interfejs służący do przesyłania cyfrowego, nieskompresowanego sygnału audio i wideo, który zapewnia przpustowość łącza do 5 GB / s i 8-kanałowy dźwięk najwyższej, a wszystko za pomocą jednego kabla. HDMI ™ jest w stanie transmitować wysokiej jakości, nieskompresowane cyfrowe wideo i audio, zapewnia renderowanie treści cyfrowych do 1080p bez strat jakościowych związanych z użyciem analogowych interfejsów i ich konwersją. Ponadto HDMI ™ jest kompatybilny z HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), umożliwia odtwarzanie Blu-Ray/HD DVD i innych zabezpieczonych cyfrowo nośników.

Płyty główne GIGABYTE wspierają technologię SuperSpeed USB 3.0 dzięki dodatkowemu wbudowanemu kontrolerowi. Z transeferem danych do 5 Gbps użytkownik może cieszyć się 10-krotnie szybszym przesyłaniem danych w porównianiu ze standardem USB 2.0. Kompatybilność ze standardem USB 2.0 zapewnia możliwość korzystania z posiadanych już urządzeń USB 2.0.

Turbo USB3.0 – Boosts Performance by Up To 10%

When GIGABYTE's Turbo USB3.0 feature is enabled, it provides the fastest possible USB3.0 performance by allocating PCIe lanes to directly connect the CPU and USB 3.0 controller chip. This provides approximately 10% better performance than when it is disabled and USB 3.0 traffic is directed through the chipset.
Note: Turbo USB 3.0 utilizes 8 PCIe VGA lanes, so it is only possible to enable it with a single graphics card running at PCIe x8 on P67 chipset motherboards, or while using Intel^® HD Graphics from the CPU (i.e. no VGA card) on H67 chipset motherboards. It is an option for high bandwidth users.

Płyty główne GIGABYTE wspierają technologię 3xUSB power boost, zapewniając lepszą kompatybilność i większą moc dla urządzeń USB. USB power desing od GIGABYTE umożliwia także wydajną regulację napięcia w całym zakresie, co znacznie poprawia kompatybilność urządzeń USB. Specjalne bezpieczniki gwarantują mniejsze spadki napięcia, co zapewnia większą stabilność oraz obfite dostawy energii.

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.

Dolby Home Theater^®places listeners in the middle of the action, giving their PCs a powerful set of tools to deliver a cinema-style experience in vivid surround sound.

• Delivers vivid surround sound for music, movies, and games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphones
• Designed to automatically deliver the best possible listening experience

Wszystkie płyty główne GIGABYTE z serii 7 są wyposażone w wysokiej jakości układ dźwiękowy Realtek ALC889 lub wyższy, zapewniający doskonałą jakość dźwięku HD. Układ Realtek ALC889 charakteryzuje się wysokim współczynnikiem tłumienia szumów 108dB (108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio / SNR). SNR jest wartością wynikającą z porównania ilości sygnału do ilości szumu wyrażoną w Decybelach. Im wyższy współczynnik SNR, tym lepsza jakość dźwięku. Przykładowo: 108dB jest doskonałą specyfikacją dźwięku, wartość ta oznacza, że sygnał audio jest o 108dB silniejszy niż poziom szumu.

AutoGreen technology can automatically save power for you simply by your bluetooth cell phone when you are away from your computer.

The ErP (as known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of new European Union's environment regulations. ErP established is based on the concern of environmental issues regards electronic devices been gained popularity and how to improve energy efficiency for better and greener life. GIGABYTE presents standard motherboards to help you effectively improving system performance and saving more energy.

GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 incorporates a host of intelligent features that use a proprietary hardware and software design to considerably enhance PC system energy efficiency, Reduce power consumption and deliver optimized auto-phase-switching for the CPU, Memory, Chipset, VGA, HDD, and fans with a simple click of button.

GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards are equipped with the much anticipated Intel^®Smart Response Technology, allowing users to experience system performance similar to SSD only systems. Intel^®Smart Response technology works by using intelligent block-based caching of frequently used applications to improve system performance and responsiveness. In fact, GIGABYTE Z68 motherboards with Intel^®Smart Response Technology are able to outperform hybrid drive systems by more than 2X (PC Mark Vantage) and HDD-only systems by as much as 4X (PC Mark Vantage).

* 4X+ Faster than HDD-only system in PC Mark Vantage(HDD Score)

GIGABYTE Hotkey OC allows users to create and save various profiles that can be adopted for different benchmarks. Hotkey OC then allows users to jump between these profiles on the fly so that the best profile for each segment within the benchmark can be used to optimize scores and boost overall performance. So, for example, when running 3DMark 06, the 1st profile might be optimized for graphics and can be used for the first two graphics tests, then, the next two tests can utilize the 2nd profile which might be optimized for CPU tests, and one could jump back to the 1st profile again for the final two graphics (shader) tests...more