• Supports New Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition
• Support for DDR4 XMP up to 3400MHz
• Genuine All Digital Power Design with IR Digital PWM & IR PowIRstage ICs
• Exclusive GIGABYTE OC Features
• Server level Chokes
• Gold Plating for CPU socket, Memory DIMMs and PCIe slots
• Extreme 4-way SLI and CrossFire support
• Turbo M.2 connector for up to 20 Gb/s data transfer
• SATA Express support for 10 Gb/s data transfer
• Intel gaming networking
• 2× copper PCB design
• Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in rear audio amplifier
• Long lifespan Durable Black Solid caps
• APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities
• Thunderbolt Ready
• GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS

Support for DDR4 XMP up to 3333MHz and Beyond

DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the frequency and timings of the supported memory modules to work in par with your CPU. With the X99 Champion Series, GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 3333MHz, and exclusively 3400Mhz for the X99-SOC Champion.

What is XMP?

The synchronization of the memory modules with the CPU is crucial for good performance of your system. DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge, memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased performance.

CPU
Support for Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA2011–3 package
L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset
Intel X99 Express Chipset

Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
4 channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 3400(O.C.)* / 3333(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Support for RDIMM 1Rx8 memory modules (operates in non-ECC mode)

Audio
Realtek ALC1150 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIE₁,PCIE₂)
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIE₃,PCIE₄)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots

Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire/NVIDIA SLI technology

Storage Interface
Chipset:
1 x M.2 PCIe connector
(Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4×2/x1 SSD support)
1 x SATA Express connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5)
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes only

USB
Chipset:
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports available through the internal USB header
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Chipset + Renesas uPD720210 USB 3.0 Hub:
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

Internal I/O Connectors
1×24-pin ATX main power connector
1×8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1×4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x OC PEG Power Connector
1 x SATA Express connector
10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)
3 x system fan headers
1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
1 x OC Panel connector (for future expansion)
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x CPU mode switch
1 x OC Trigger switch
1 x DualBIOS switch
1 x BIOS switch
Voltage Measurement Points

Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring
System voltage detection
CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
CPU/System/Chipset overheating warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control

BIOS
2×128 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features
Support for APP Center
@BIOS
Ambient LED
EasyTune
EZ Setup
Fast Boot
Cloud Station
ON/OFF Charge
Smart TimeLock
Smart Recovery 2
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install

Bundle Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel Smart Response Technology
cFosSpeed

Operating System
Support for Windows 10/8.1/8/7

Form Factor
E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm