GIGABYTE Z68AP-D3

One of the first ever in the world of motherboards equipped with an integrated bus mSATA for Intel SLC SSDs.The bus allows easy use of technology novelty Intel Smart Response, which is currently the highest supported motherboard chipset (Intel Z68) for Intel Sandy Bridge.The technology works so that you can fast SSD (just 20 GB) to use as a buffer cache memory of your main HDD.We talk about the operating system startup, acceleration of up to 20% performance increase in some applications up to four times compared to systems with only HDD!

The model fits into the category of motherboards, Gigabyte who in collaboration with LucidLogix Virtu allowed the use of technology.It is a revolutionary software application which allows switching between the integrated GPU and discrete graphics card without switching the monitor.This is very advantageous because suchwhen playing HD videos or browsing the web, richly make do with integrated GPU (iGPU), which has significantly lower power consumption and operating temperature than a separate graphics card, which is the activity iGPU goes to sleep.In contrast, in modern games at high resolution using DirectX 11 and multiple or AA in CAD, CAM impression to switch back to discrete graphics card.The entire process can be automated or pre-defined by the user (and totally disabled).Support goes for AMD Radeon graphics cards and NVIDIA GeForce.Virtu is currently optimized for dozens of applications and games, time will support grow.

The board also features Intersil PWM controller compliant Intel VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) to transfer power management information between the processor and voltage regulation unit.The result is a more economical power.The board has its place another patented technology from Gigabyte workshop.This is the DualBIOS 3TB + with support for booting from hard drives with a capacity of 3 TB and more without partitioning into smaller sections.Of course there is support for automatic renewal after the BIOS settings from the backup ROM.This can be very useful especially in poor or unsuitable BIOS update, or if it is damaged after a virus attack.It is worth mentioning theOn/Off Charge function that allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch from the USB port, without the computer was turned on.

Notable features of the closed proprietary Touch BIOS.This is a hot new product, the company started outfitting their Gigabyte motherboard.This innovative way to change system settings through the BIOS is exclusively touch-screens owners who have before tweaking the system in the classic BIOS respect, and can be daunting for them.With this touch Touch BIOS engineers have completely changed the interaction with the BIOS to the liking of users, which allows well-known user interface based on icons.In fact, the controls Touch BIOS is as easy as working with applications on your iPhone.There is an advanced audio codec 8 channel surround sound with high signal-to-noise ratio 108 dB, which means that the audio signal by 108 dB stronger than the noise level.

Specifications:

Supported processors:
Series: Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron (2ndgeneration Sandy Bridge)
Socket: LGA 1155

Chipset
Intel Z68 Express

Memory:
Type: DDR3
Slot: 4x DIMM
Frequency: 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 MHz
Connection mode: Dual-channel
Max.Capacity: 32 GB
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Expansion Slots:
2x PCI Express x16 (x16 + x4)
3x PCI Express x1
2x PCI

Video:
According wired processor (Intel Graphics 2000/3000)
LucidLogix Virtu support
Promoting the involvement of AMD CrossFireX (2-way)

Audio:
Realtek ALC889
7th1 HD

LAN:
Realtek 8111E
10/100/1000 Mbit/s

Internal interface:
1x mSATA
2x SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
4x SATA II (3 Gbit/s, support RAID 0/1/5/10)
3x USB 20 connector
1x S/PDIF output connector

External interfaces:
1x HDMI
1x COM
1x LPT
2x USB third0
4x USB 20
1x RJ-45
3x audio jack
1x optical S/PDIF output
1x PS/2 (Combo port mouse/keyboard)

Power:
1x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

Design:
ATX

Dimensions:
30.5 x 21.5 cm

Bundled software:
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)