AMD has unveiled two new members for its FX family of CPUs: the FX-9590, which AMD claims to be the world's first commercially available 5GHz CPU processor, and the FX-9370. The AMD FX-9000 series CPUs will be available initially in PCs through system integrators.The new 5GHz FX-9590 and 4.7GHz FX-9370 feature the Piledriver architecture, and are unlocked for easy overclocking. Additionally, these processors feature AMD Turbo Core 3.0 technology to optimize performance across CPU cores.The new AMD FX CPUs will be available beginning this summer. AMD new FX-9000 series CPU specifications Model Number of core Clock speed Architecture FX-9590 8 5GHz Piledriver FX-9370 8 4.7GHz Piledriver Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will present some of its leading power technologies at the CIRED conference and exhibition being held in Stockholm from June 10-13, 2013.CIRED is a biennial event and provides a key platform for the discussion of global trends, technologies and future developments in the electricity distribution sector, with delegates attending from all over the world. In addition to presenting a number of technical papers, ABB will exhibit a range of products that enable a stronger and smarter power network.A focal point will be the showcasing of UniGear Digital which combines medium voltage air-insulated switchgear with an innovative solution for protection, control, measurement and digital communication to enable a safe, flexible, eco-efficient and smart electrical network that can deliver power reliably and efficiently. Enabled with IEC 61850 communication protocol, UniGear Digital's advanced design and components help reduce resources and minimize environmental impact.Also on display will be the new SafeRing Air portfolio using 'dry air' as the insulation medium for applications up to 12 kV. The switchgear design is based on a completely sealed system with a stainless steel tank containing all live parts and switching functions. SafeRing Air is the arguably the most compact solution of its kind, making it ideal for use in compact secondary substations, light industry, building and infrastructure applications, among others.ABB will also showcase the latest developments in grid and network automation and distribution management addressing areas like fault management, outage response and reporting and network planning. Other exhibits include an active arcing fault protection system for dry-type transformers – or an Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch (UFES) that enhances safety and prevents serious damage caused by high pressure build up when an arcing faults occurs in an electrical installation. Energy storage solutions and the Gotland smart grid demonstration project will also be featured at the ABB pavilion.ABB (http://www.abb.com/) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

The LVC-5570D4-CA and the LVC-5770-7A are high performance ruggedized platforms ideal for integrating a range of in-vehicle data needs, including surveillance (both digital and analog), digital signage and video capture, vehicle location, and driver behavior monitoring."These two products are a perfect fit for multitasking in-vehicle computing," said Eric Chiu, Director of the Vehicle Computing Division at Lanner. "The modern passenger or freight vehicle needs a range of computing services, and the powerful LVC-5570 and LVC-5770 are built to cover security, entertainment, and performance monitoring. With a range of options to configure the I/O and the CPU, the LVC-5570 and LVC-5770 can be finely-tuned to meet the needs of vehicle operators."Conforming to the exacting MIL-STD-810G for both vibration and shock, and incorporating ignition control functionality, the LVC-5570 and LVC-5770 are built for in-vehicle use, which can also be deployed in conjunction with external CAN bus devices to provide a complete driver behavior monitoring platform, thanks to the on board GPS and G-sensor. Speed, acceleration, deceleration, vehicle orientation, and vehicle position can all be recorded using this system.The LVC-5770-7A is equipped with 8 PoE LAN ports, and functions as a highly capable Mobile NVR in conjunction with remotely-powered IP cameras. The LVC-5570D4-CA is more suited to analog video use, functioning as a Mobile DVR, and offers superb extensibility through its 4 mini-PCIe slots and 2 removable storage bays. With pin-to-pin compatibility a range of CPU options are available depending on the needs of the end user.

Apple has showed a sneak peek into the future of the pro desktop with a first look at the next-generation Mac Pro. Designed around a unified thermal core, the Mac Pro introduces a completely new pro desktop architecture and design that is optimized for performance. The new 9.9-inch tall Mac Pro features next-generation Xeon processors, dual workstation-class GPUs, Thunderbolt 2, PCI Express-based flash storage, and ECC memory,.The next-generation Mac Pro is architected around a unified thermal core that allows the desktop to efficiently share its entire thermal capacity across all the processors. Next generation Intel Xeon E5 processors with up to 12 core configurations deliver double the floating point performance. With two AMD FirePro workstation-class GPUs, the all-new Mac Pro is up to 2.5 times faster than the current Mac Pro and delivers up to seven teraflops of compute power, said Apple. The new Mac Pro also features PCIe-based flash storage that is up to 10 times faster than conventional desktop hard drives and includes four-channel ECC DDR3 memory running at 1866MHz to deliver up to 60GBps of memory bandwidth.With six Thunderbolt 2 ports that can deliver up to 20Gbps of bandwidth to each external device, Mac Pro is able to connect to external storage, multiple PCI expansion chassis, audio and video breakout boxes, and the latest external displays, including Ultra HD desktop displays. Each of the six Thunderbolt 2 ports supports up to six daisy-chained devices, giving users the ability to connect up to 36 peripherals. Thunderbolt 2 is completely backwards compatible with existing Thunderbolt peripherals.The next-generation Mac Pro will be available later in 2013.Apple next-generation Mac ProPhoto: Company

Apple has updated MacBook Air with all-day battery life, fourth-generation Intel Core processors with faster graphics, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and flash storage that is up to 45% faster than the previous generation. Apple also introduced redesigned AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations featuring 802.11ac Wi-Fi for up to three times faster performance, the company said.The new MacBook Air features fourth-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors that give the 13-inch MacBook Air up to 12 hours of battery life and up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback. The 11-inch MacBook Air delivers up to nine hours of battery life and up to eight hours of iTunes movie playback. MacBook Air now supports next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless performance that is up to three times faster when connected to an 802.11ac base station. New Intel HD Graphics 5000 gives MacBook Air up to 40% faster performance for gaming and graphics intensive apps, and new flash storage provides speeds up to 45% faster than the previous generation and nine times faster than traditional hard drives.The series features dual microphones, a FaceTime HD camera, a high-speed Thunderbolt port and two USB 3.0 ports. MacBook Air also supports dual displays and video mirroring while simultaneously supporting full native resolution on the built-in display.MacBook Air ships with OS X Mountain Lion, bringing Messages, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, AirPlay Mirroring, Dictation, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper to consumers' Mac. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X, the Mountain Lion makes it easier to keep users' content up to date across their Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.Apple also introduced redesigned AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations that feature three-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology with a maximum data rate of 1.3Gbps, almost three times faster than 802.11n. The new AirPort base stations include high-powered radios and a six-element beam-forming antenna array to maximize range and performance. With setup built right into OS X and iOS, users can create a high-speed Wi-Fi network in just a few clicks, and the intuitive AirPort Utility makes it easy to view and manage a network graphically. Featuring 2TB or 3TB hard drives, AirPort Time Capsule works in conjunction with Time Machine in OS X and can help wirelessly backup multiple Macs.The 11-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.3GHz processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.6GHz, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$999, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,199. The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.3GHz processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.6GHz, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$1,099, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,299. Configure-to-order options include a 1.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3GHz, up to 8GB of memory and up to 512GB flash storage.The AirPort Extreme is available for a suggested retail price of US$199. AirPort Time Capsule comes in two models: 2TB of storage for US$299 and 3TB of storage for US$399 (US).Apple MacBook Air with fouth-generation Intel processorPhoto: Company

First International Computer, Inc. (FIC), a world leader in the design and production of electronic devices, today announced a multi year technology collaboration and partnership to accelerate intelligent, flexible, cost efficient products and services for Machine to Machine (M2M) and enterprise markets both by FIC and Cluster Wireless, the world-leading expert in M2M solution.This partnership enhances FIC custom hardware products with programming flexibility during design, manufacturing, deployment, and post deployment phases, and accelerates time to market by using Cluster Wireless patent pending Cluster Wireless M2M Middleware. Cluster Wireless also provides Portfolio Management services to manage M2M deployments. The Portfolio Management services include enterprise grade Device Management, distributed architecture based Service Management, Sensor Management, Alarm & Fault Management, Application Management, and Device Diagnostics."Cluster Wireless M2M Middleware allows us to quickly build our hardware, and customize to a wide range of use cases" said Alex Dee, Vice President, FIC. "Cluster Wireless ability to download applications to the device allows us to adapt to customers' needs quickly"."We are pleased to partner with FIC, and help our customers in developing M2M products and solutions quicker. Our products and services ensure that customers can fine tune their devices to meet ever changing business requirements for M2M deployments" said Prem Kumar, CTO of Cluster Wireless.FIC demonstrates the Portfolio Management service through its own design Android tablet and the modeling house to show the data management, alarm, fault management, data usage tracking, sensor management and service, device management. By integrating the Cluster Wireless M2M solution, FIC provides its tablet with multiple applications on various devices.To learn more about FIC and Cluster Wireless M2M solution, visit FIC headquarters at No. 300, Yang Guang St., NeiHu, Taipei during Computex Taipei 2013 or contact us at e-mail: mkt@fic.com.twAbout Cluster WirelessCluster Wireless, LLC was founded in 2008 by ex-Qualcomm executives. Cluster Wireless has been designing and developing solutions for M2M market. Cluster Wireless brings total M2M solution to market with its products, services, and partners. For more Cluster Wireless information visit http://www.clusterwireless.com/About FICFounded in 1980, First International Computer, Inc. (FIC) is a world leader in the design and production of electronic devices now is focusing its core business on building automation system, tablet applications and wireless communication devices.FIC has a workforce of over 8,100 employees spread amongst 2 manufacturing/assembly sites and 4 branch offices.As an OEM/ODM supplier to many of the leading brands in North America, Asia and Europe, FIC has established itself as a pioneer of innovative products, supplying engineering expertise, advanced R&D and logistical services throughout the world.For the latest information on FIC products and services visit http://www.fic.com.tw/FIC partners with Cluster Wireless to deliver Intelligent M2M Solutions

As Chenbro moves into its thirtieth year of business, the company is ever more aware of how vital it is to infuse culture into the technology industry if products are to become an even greater part of people's lives. For this reason, the company has proactively promoted the concept of "combining technology with creativity" in its corporate culture over recent years. Chenbro would like to invite the Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company, which benefits from the company's sponsorship, to take the stage at the Computex Taipei 2013 computer show on the theme of "Prospering Together", and demonstrate the creative energy that happens when technology meets innovation.Visitors to the Chenbro booth at Computex 2013 in Taipei will not only gain an insight into the company's comprehensive product line, but will also be treated to most usual sight for Computex. In contrast to the customary ranks of showgirls and noisy displays, Chenbro will host a performance by Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company, part of the Lin Liu-Hsin Puppet Theatre Museum. The performance will use the artistry of traditional puppet theatre to demonstrate the vibrant energy that is generated when technology meets creativity.Culture must not be neglected in technological innovationNational Culture and Arts Foundation chairman Stan Shih and his wife have proactively supported the integration of the arts and culture into business over the last few years and kindly agreed to deliver the opening speech at Chenbro's opening press conference at Computex. Mr Shih noted that the Taiwan technology industry's beginnings in OEM work for European and American companies have resulted in product development being centered on the culture and requirements of the European and American markets; over the last decade, however, the Taiwan technology industry has continually strived to innovate and build brands, and should therefore reach back to its roots in the culture it knows best - Chinese culture - as the basis for inspiration, taking the high road by promoting the accomplishments of Chinese culture within the enterprise, while also supporting creative and cultural organizations that have quietly fostered culture within Taiwan; only in this way can we increase the value of our culture and improve the competitiveness of our businesses.Chenbro CEO Maggi Chen echoes Stan Shih's sentiments, commenting that Chenbro strives to "start out from the heart". Ms Chen stresses the need to return to the basics of manufacturing and product design, take to heart the voices of customers and create products that meet their needs; in order to stay as close as possible to customers' requirements, it is essential to incorporate aesthetics and the ability to appreciate culture into a company's corporate DNA; only then will the organization as a whole be able to grasp what users want from their lives and culture."Taking Chenbro chassis products as an example, a chassis is almost like a jacket - every detail from the design onward must correctly gauge its relationship with the user, in order to fit in with how people are used to using it and create the best possible product." Ms Chen went on to say that the only way to develop products that can become part of consumers' lives is to understand what touches people; for this reason, she has always strived to instill a greater appreciation of culture into the entire business organization of Chenbro.It was this conceptual background that led Maggi Chen (Chen Meiqi) to find herself deeply touched when she encountered the work of Dr Robin Ruizendaal, the director of the Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company, who left his home in the Netherlands more than twenty years ago to research traditional puppet theater culture in Taiwan. Ms Chen commented that if a foreigner could write plays and design sets for Taiwanese puppet theater for so many years, she felt she should make a contribution to promoting her own traditional culture as a Taiwanese person. For this reason, Chenbro has contributed NT$3.0 million in sponsorship over three years to Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company to help promote traditional Taiwanese culture. The company also regularly sends employees to volunteer at Taiwan Puppet Theatre to help its staff do their bit for traditional Taiwanese culture, as well as allowing them to immerse themselves in traditional culture and increase their own appreciation of the arts.Dr Ruizendaal, who speaks fluent Chinese, commented in his speech that Taiwan possesses both advanced technology and a beautiful traditional culture; for this reason, if Taiwanese companies are able to join forces with the arts and use the power of technology to create even more unique culture, it would bring Taiwan to an even better place.Culture and cultivation as a means of increasing soft powerChenbro consultant Tony Tsao (Cao Anbang) comments that thirty years ago, information in the global business environment was neither transparent nor symmetrical. At that time, Taiwan-based companies could essentially do business out of a suitcase; but as the IT industry has rapidly developed, in this age of symmetrical information, the value of each company and the specification of every product has become transparent. The old business model is no longer fit for purpose and Taiwan's technology industry cannot afford to remain stuck in the outmoded thinking of trying to beat competitors on specification alone; instead, it is vital to start out from the perspective of innovative design and culture, develop forms of art and craftsmanship that are truly one's own, and deliver both the quality and the prices that will enable businesses to conquer larger markets."As technology are culture are both parts of expressing life, if you want to develop innovative products, you have to start from a sound understanding of culture, and this is precisely why the entire world has been advocating the concept of soft power in recent years," notes Zheng Weichang, general manager of Chenbro. Mr Zhang explains that, faced with such trends, Chenbro has also been actively working to nourish the design and cultural elements of its company organization, an effort that began with fostering cultural appreciation and involvement amongst employees and extends right through to product design; Chenbro is striving to make technology a less cold, more vibrant business.Lin Yongtuan, deputy general manager at Chenbro, adds that the company has consistently been extremely competitive in manufacturing, including technologies for stamping dies, plastic molding, sputtering, and glass and plastic optical coatings; its hard power in all these areas has won the admiration of customers. Over the last few years, Chenbro has built on its existing hard power, while also changing its corporate philosophy to uphold and give back to society, to continue to support a variety of charitable and cultural activities; the goal of this effort is not only to make a contribution to Taiwanese culture, but also to inject the nourishing creative elements of art and culture into Chenbro's own design DNA, in order to make stuffy technology products a more vibrant and exciting affair.Chenro executives: General Manager Steven Chang (left) and CEO Maggi Chen (right)(From left to right) Maggi Chen, Stan Shih, Dr Robin Ruizendaal and Steven Chang

Delta Group today introduced its new education-focused Vivitek D755WTi interactive ultra-short throw digital projector at Computex Taipei 2013. Ideal for smaller spaces with big presentation requirements, the compact D755WTi can be easily installed in a space-limited classroom without compromising performance or user experience. The Vivitek D755WTi combines a native WXGA projection with ultra short-throw technology and interactive whiteboard (IWB) functionality. The D755WTi allow users to project larger images from shorter distances. From a distance of about 14.5-inches from the screen, this ultra-short throw projector can project a large 100-inch (diagonal) picture. The D755WTi offers full IWB functionality with the addition of two-way communication that allows for dual pen support for simultaneous use such as teacher/pupil, and learning collaboration. The Vivitek D755WTi features a brightness of 3000 lumens, a contrast of 5,000:1 and Texas Instrument's DLP1 BrilliantColor technology, ensuring stunning image quality. It can be easily integrated into a school's network, with the IT administration benefitting from the machine's system administration capability via RJ45. As is usual with Vivitek projectors, the D755WTi features multiple display connectivity ports, including HDMI, VGA-In, DisplayPort, Composite, Video Out, and more. At 5kg (11lbs), the D755WTi is compact in size and quiet in use less than 30dB (in ECO mode). It also has a convenient top-loading, sliding cover for quick and easy lamp replacement. Designed to be filter- and dust-free, the D755WTi enables cool and efficient operation, which eliminates the need to replace or discard filters. This fabrication keeps the projectors running at top energy efficient levels. Vivitek D755WTi will be featured at Computex Taipei 2013 in the Delta booth in the Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4F, L0118. Features - Vivitek D755WTi- Delivers up to a large 100" image from about 14.5-inches away- Built-in IWB functionality turns any surface into an interactive whiteboard- Dual pen support for simultaneous writing- 3000 lumens and 5,000:1 contrast ratio- 20 watts (10W x2) of total audio power- Energy efficient lamps that last up to 8000 hours- 3D ready with DLP Link and Blu-Ray 3D functionality- Top-loading, cover for quick and easy lamp replacement- Compact size at 287.7 x 374.5 x 126.6mm and weighing 5kg Vivitek D755WTi

Wilocity, a leading developer of 60GHz multi-gigabit wireless chipsets, is the first to bring standards-based, multi-gigabit wireless networking to the market, which deliver more than 10 times greater Wi-Fi performance and capacity. WiGig is clearly emerging as the next major innovative technology in the wireless industry and Wilocity is the industry leader in providing 802.11ad solutions. The first commercial shipments of end user products integrating Wilocity chipsets began earlier this year and ABI Research predicts that 802.11ad IC shipments will exceed one billion units by 2017. WiGig is here today and a must have technology in the product portfolio for any major original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Wilocity is at the forefront of bringing consumer and commercial products to market with our technology partners and customers. Wilocity is partnered with Qualcomm-Atheros and Marvell to bring tri-band solutions to market and we have received numerous awards and industry recognition for our advances and innovation in the 802.11ad space.In a world where device to device and cloud computing are becoming predominant usage models for mobile devices, a high performance wireless technology which can scale in a dense device environment is necessary. 802.11ad is a directional, multi-gigabit wireless technology which uniquely scales in multi-device environments without sacrificing performance and total capacity.Wilocity solutions are capable of supporting a wide range of applications, from I/O to video to networking, at wired-equivalent speeds, all while maintaining interoperability. Utilizing Wilocity's WiGig/802.11ad solutions, users will be able to change the way they interact with their computing devices, as tasks that used to take minutes or hours can now be done in seconds or minutes. The company's unique tri-band solution enables users to connect at whatever band offers the best available performance, delivering multi-gigabit data rates at 60GHz, while maintaining compatibility with hundreds of existing Wi-Fi products in the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands. Tri-band Wi-Fi also allows consumers to connect to 60GHz enabled devices, docks, displays and storage at multi-gigabit speeds, while maintaining enterprise-wide or whole home coverage with 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi. Also, due to the directional nature of 802.11ad which results in little to no co-channel interference, 802.11ad easily scales in total network capacity linearly as the number of devices increase; it is an excellent technology for dense user deployments such as hot spots and office environments.Wilocity's current product offering is targeted at notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles and tablets as well as peripheral devices such as docking stations, storage, displays and access points. The Wilocity chipset allows users to connect at speeds of up to 5Gbps and is compliant to both the IEEE802.11ad and the WiGig specifications. Wilocity has reference designs for PC modules available in half minicard (HMC) and M.2 (aka NGFF) form factors as well as a 60GHz radio module with antenna array. The PC modules are tri-band 2.4/5/60GHz capable and the first in the industry to integrate 802.11ad, BT4.0 and either 2x2 dual-band 802.11n or 2x2 802.11ac in the same form factor. Reference designs for accessories such as docking, access point and storage exist as well for evaluation.For more information about Wilocity products, please contact info@wilocity.com.

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, has launched its latest 8 series range of overclocking motherboards, designed to push the latest Intel 4th generation Core processors to new heights.GIGABYTE Z87X-OC and GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force motherboards debut a number of exclusive new and improved features that are designed specifically to help enthusiasts and overclockers get the most performance from their hardware, as well as the most enjoyable OC experience possible."We've tried to evaluate the experience of overclocking from as many different angles as possible in order to adapt features and design considerations that not only make it as easy as possible to push your hardware to its absolute max, but also make sure you are having a great time doing it," commented Hicookie, Chief Overclocking Evangelist, GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. "As an overclocker myself, these are the motherboards I would rely on to break world records."GIGABYTE Z87X-OC ForceThe GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force delivers a sublime OC experience without compromising on features. Support for maxed-out 4-way SLI and Crossfire graphics configurations is paired with an incredible 16 phase digital VRM for the CPU and memory. The GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force truly is peerless and utterly ruthless.GIGABYTE Z87X-OCDesigned specifically for the purpose of breaking OC records, the GIGABYTE Z87X-OC offers unique and exclusive OC features that have never been seen on a motherboard before. Giving pro and enthusiast overclockers the edge on LN2, the GIGABYTE Z87X-OC sits at the bleeding edge of technical possibility, pushing the outer limits of performance.Exclusive GIGABYTE Overclocking Features:OC IgnitionHitting the OC Ignition button allows continuous, uninterrupted power to all the motherboard's connected drives and system fans, without powering the CPU. This is useful in 'cold bug' situations when you need to heat the CPU to a bootable temperature, but want the system fans to keep spinning, reducing moisture build-up. By Maintaining SATA power, OC Ignition prevents damage to your drives as well as data loss for i-ram users. OC Ignition is also useful for testing water cooled systems and case mod demos without powering up the system.OC BraceOC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards from not showing up in the OS due to poor contact with the PCIe slot. OC Brace is a simple and elegant way to give robust installation support to full sized graphics cards in extreme multi-GPU configurations, including LN2 benching with cumbersome GPU pots that need stable, solid installation base over extended periods.OC TouchGIGABYTE OC Touch includes a range of easy to use buttons and switches featured exclusively on GIGABYTE OC motherboards.- OC Turbo: One touch overclocking button automatically loads an optimized overclocking profile. - OC Touch Buttons: Manually raise and lower the CPU ratio, change BCLK and ratio settings. - Settings Lock: Automatically remember your last successful settings, even after clearing CMOS. - Clear CMOS: Clear CMOS settings without losing your pre-configured profiles. - Reset Button: Reboots the system. - Memory Safe: Reduces DDR3 module timing to eliminate memory compatibility issues. - Direct to BIOS (DTB): Enter BIOS menu instantly after reboot without hitting the 'Del' button. - OC Tag: Load your customized settings at the touch of a button. After clearing CMOS, instantly apply your OC profile without having to manually adjust all your settings. - OC PCIe Switch: Manually turn on or off each installed PCIe lane of the motherboard. - OC Trigger Switch: Jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant. Use a low frequency during boot and OS optimization, then engage the Trigger Switch to instantly hit the target frequency. - BIOS Switch: User can select which BIOS they want to use. This feature allows user to 'compare' different version of BIOS in performance tweaking and bug solving. - DualBIOSTM Switch: Enable or disable GIGABYTE DualBIOSTM. Extreme Graphics Support: The GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force is prepped for maxed out 4-way SLI and Crossfire configurations with a PLX IC, giving each slot 8 lanes of PCIe gen 3.0 from the CPU.The GIGABYTE Z87X-OC takes a different approach, with optimized support for Premium 4-way Crossfire configurations utilizing additional PCIe lanes direct from the Intel Z87 PCH.OC PEG: OC Peg adds auxiliary power to the PCIe slots of your motherboard, improving system stability in extreme configurations. This is especially useful in power-hungry 4-way CrossFire configurations.OC PCIe Switch: Overclockers can manually turn on or off each PCIe lane of the motherboard, allowing users to effortlessly remove graphic cards from the system without the hassle of having to physically remove them. This is especially convenient for VGA overclocking on LN2 and water cooled systems.OC ConnectOC Connect positions two USB ports on the near side of the motherboard facing the overclocker. This makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms. Designed for extreme overclocking or system pretesting before installation inside a case, OC Connect addresses scenarios where accessing the rear panel IO can be an inconvenience.Gold Hardware15µ Gold Plated CPU SocketGIGABYTE 8 Series OC motherboards come equipped with a 15µ gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns for corroded pins and bad contacts.Gold Plated DDR and PCIe SlotsGIGABYTE 8 Series OC motherboards are equipped with gold plated DDR3 slots and PCI Express slots. This guarantees total reliability and longevity for your memory, graphics cards and motherboard, no matter how many times you switch them out.Gold Plated Solid Power ConnectorsGIGABYTE 8 Series OC motherboards feature 100% solid CPU and 24-pin ATX power connectors which are much more robust than standard connectors. These connectors are also gold plated, providing superior conductivity and signal transmission than standard implementations. Gold offers superior reliability and stability, being resistant to metal corrosion caused by frequent use overtime.Exclusive GIGABYTE 8 Series FeaturesGIGABYTE Ultra Durable 5 PlusGIGABYTE Ultra Durable 5 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards, building on previous generations of Ultra Durable design philosophy with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.All IR® Digital CPU Power DesignGIGABYTE Ultra Durable 5 Plus motherboards use industry-leading PWM controllers and PowIRstage ICs and from International Recifier. These components are 100% digital, offering incredible precision in delivering power to your 4th Generation Intel processor. Designed from the ground up to complement each other, these industry-leading PWM controllers and PowIRstage ICs from IR are optimized for cool and efficient operation, allowing users to get the absolute maximum performance from their next PC build.New GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS with Dashboard ModeTake control of how your BIOS looks and feels with the new GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS, a fully customizable user interface that allows you to adjust overclocking and performance settings in real-time. With smooth mouse control and shortcuts for fast navigation, the new and exclusive Dashboard Mode gives users complete access to all data related to your motherboard, including CPU, graphics and memory clocks, temperatures and voltages.New GIGABYTE App CenterGIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system. The GIGABYTE App Center is also customizable with three attractive color schemes.The GIGABYTE App Center Includes:- EasyTune - @BIOS - EZ Setup - Live Updates - USB Blocker - On/Off Charge 2 - Smart Recovery - Smart TimeLockNew GIGABYTE EasyTuneA revised and updated GIGABYTE EasyTune offers a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings, adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment with comprehensive system-related information displayed without the need to install additional software.Durable Black Solid CapacitorsGIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods, even in extreme performance configurations. This provides peace of mind for end users who want to push their system hard, yet demand absolute reliability and stability. With ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU loading, these exclusive capacitors also come in customized jet black, exclusively on GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards.GIGABYTE Advanced Fan ControlGIGABYTE 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 2GIGABYTE 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 LANGIGABYTE 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 LANThe 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.Gaming Headphone AmplifierGIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards feature a high capacity headphone amplifier which is able to drive 600Ω loads, allowing gamers to enjoy a fuller range of dynamic sound with crisper details and less distortion when using high quality professional headphones. Featuring a wide bandwidth, low noise, high slew rate and low distortion, GIGABYE 8 series motherboards are ideal for professional audio usage and gaming enthusiasts.GIGABYTE 8 Series Overclocking MotherboardsGigabyte 8 series overclocking motherboardsZ87X-OC Force motherboardZ87X-OC motherboardTo learn more about GIGABYTE 8 Series overclocking motherboards, please go to: http://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/336/oc.html*Features may vary modelAbout GIGABYTEGIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard and graphics card markets. On top of Motherboards and Graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include PC Components, PC Peripherals, Laptops, Desktop PCs, Network Communications, Servers and Mobile Phones to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to "Upgrade Your Life" with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit http://www.gigabyte.com/ for more information.