Marketing description

Based on the Intel X58 chipset, the Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 delivers all the killer next generation features that gaming enthusiasts and power users have been waiting for including Gigabyte's 333 onboard acceleration features with support for USB 3.0, Serial-ATA Revision 3.0 and a 3x USB power boost, as well as multi-GPU support for NVIDIA 3-way SLI and ATI CrossFireX and support for Intel's upcoming 32nm high performance processors offering a high level of future CPU headroom for users wanting to maintain cutting-edge levels of performance. With the memory controller integrated directly into the processor die, the Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 also supports triple channel DDR3 memory for blazing fast memory performance.

Key selling points

• Ultra Durable 3 technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
• Supports NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with super fast transfer rates
• 3x USB power delivery for greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices
• Provides Marvell SE9128 high speed SATA3 storage interface with super fast link speed
• Revolution energy saving design with DES Advanced featuring hardware based Dynamic 6-Gear switching
• Supports 3 channel DDR3 2100+ memory
• Scalable ability to both 3-way CrossFireX and 3-way SLI support for ultimate graphics performance
• Advanced 24+2+2 power phase design with VRD 11.1 support
• Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2 design provides unequaled heat conductivity
• Unique hardware control IC to provide more precision voltage control
• Onboard debug LED display simplifies motherboard troubleshooting
• Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection
• 2-Gigabit Ethernet LAN with teaming functionality
• Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience

Product features

• USB 3.0 support
  The Gigabyte X58A series motherboards support the latest generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an onboard NEC uPD720200 host controller. With super fast transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, users are able to experience an almost a 10x improvement over USB 2.0. Additionally, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 assures users of long term use of their legacy USB 2.0 devices. The onboard NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology also provides power management features that include increased maximum bus power and device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices.
• SATA 6Gbps support
  Yet another onboard feature of Gigabyte X58A motherboards are Marvell's SE9128 chips for high-speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatibility, delivering super fast 6Gbps link speeds for twice the data transfer rates of SATA Revision 2.0. When used in RAID 0 mode, Gigabyte X58A series motherboards offer even faster data transfer rates of up to 4x the speed of current SATA interfaces.
• 3x USB power boost
  Gigabyte X58A series 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.
• 24 phase power VRM design
  Gigabyte's cutting edge 24 phase power VRM design utilizes the highest caliber components to provide unadulterated, smooth power delivery for the CPU. Like a high performance sports car engine, Gigabyte's 24 phase power design enables the best delivery of power to supercharge your system, giving extreme users unparalleled overclocking ability and the lowest temperatures to reach maximum performance levels.
• Dynamic Energy Saver 2
  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.