gigabyte ga-z87x-oc rev 1.03
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC motherboard, revision 1.03, is built on the Intel LGA1150 platform with the Intel Z87 PCH. It supports dual-channel DDRIII memory across four DIMM slots. The system utilizes a Dual BIOS configuration for firmware redundancy. The embedded controller is an ITE8728, while audio is handled by the ALC892 codec. Networking is provided by an Intel 217V LAN IC. Power management includes an IR3563A PWM controller alongside IR3550, IR3570, and IR3598 power ICs. The board features a Renesas USB3.0 Hub for USB connectivity, an ITE8892 card reader controller, and an IT8790 fan controller. Integrated graphics are routed through the PCH HDMI/DP interface.
Technician FAQ
Q: What EC/KBC is used on the GA-Z87X-OC?
A: The motherboard uses an ITE8728 LPC I/O controller.
Q: What is the audio codec on this board?
A: The audio codec is an ALC892 connected via the Azalia bus.
Q: Does this board use a single or Dual BIOS configuration?
A: The GA-Z87X-OC uses a Dual BIOS configuration with SPI flash.
Q: What LAN controller is present?
A: The board features an Intel 217V PCI Express LAN controller.
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | GA-Z87X-OC |
| Revision | 1.03 |
| Date | Friday, May 10, 2013 |
| CPU Platform | Intel LGA1150 |
| PCH / Southbridge | Intel Z87 |
| EC / KBC | ITE8728 |
| Audio Codec | ALC892 |
| BIOS / SPI Flash | Dual BIOS |
| LAN IC | Intel 217V |
| RAM Type | DDRIII |
| RAM Architecture | Dual Channel (Channel A, Channel B) |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 4 DIMMs (2 per channel) |
| USB Hub IC | Renesas USB3.0 Hub |
| Charging IC | IR3563A |
| Power IC(s) | IR3550, IR3570, IR3598 |
| GPU Type | Integrated (PCH HDMI/DP) |
| Graphics Architecture | PCH HDMI/DP |
| Card Reader IC | ITE8892 |
| Fan Controller | IT8790 |
Technical Summary
The Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC motherboard, revision 1.03, is built on the Intel LGA1150 platform with the Intel Z87 PCH. It supports dual-channel DDRIII memory across four DIMM slots. The system utilizes a Dual BIOS configuration for firmware redundancy. The embedded controller is an ITE8728, while audio is handled by the ALC892 codec. Networking is provided by an Intel 217V LAN IC. Power management includes an IR3563A PWM controller alongside IR3550, IR3570, and IR3598 power ICs. The board features a Renesas USB3.0 Hub for USB connectivity, an ITE8892 card reader controller, and an IT8790 fan controller. Integrated graphics are routed through the PCH HDMI/DP interface.
Technician FAQ
Q: What EC/KBC is used on the GA-Z87X-OC?
A: The motherboard uses an ITE8728 LPC I/O controller.
Q: What is the audio codec on this board?
A: The audio codec is an ALC892 connected via the Azalia bus.
Q: Does this board use a single or Dual BIOS configuration?
A: The GA-Z87X-OC uses a Dual BIOS configuration with SPI flash.
Q: What LAN controller is present?
A: The board features an Intel 217V PCI Express LAN controller.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
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