GIGABYTE Advanced Fan Control
GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards provide up to 9 strategically placed
onboard system fan connectors, including a CPU OPT fan that can be
connected to a water pump and configured for continuous full speed
operation. The new GIGABYTE EasyTune app also offers comprehensive system fan controls with individual airflow settings provided by a
dedicated digital controller.
GIGABYTE On/Off Charge™ 2
GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology is revised and upgraded on GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards, with comprehensive and enhanced charging support for a broad range of devices
that include those that run both iOS and Android. Users can enjoy fast AC charging over USB
on mobile devices, even when the PC is turned off.
High ESD Protection for USB and LAN
GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing
advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports,
both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a
dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your
system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.
Intel® Gigabit LAN
The latest GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards come equipped with Intel® Gigabit LAN networking, a popular choice with gamers that features several performance-enhancing features such
advanced interrupt handling to help reduce CPU overhead and Jumbo Frame support for
extra large data packets.
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