GIGABYTE H55/H57 USB 3.0 motherboards
USB3.0 onboard acceleration
GA-H55M-USB3 GA-H57M-USB3

Experience a new world of Hi-Def multimedia entertainment and SuperSpeed data transfer with the all new GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards. Supporting the latest Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5 and Core™ i3 LGA 1156 socket processors featuring the industry’s first on-die integrated graphics processor, the GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards provide exceptional high definition content playback unmatched by previous integrated graphic solutions. Delivering the very latest connectivity options, the GIGABYTE H55/H57 series support a wide range of display interfaces including VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort as well as providing support for next generation data transfer and storage capabilities including USB 3.0, allowing you to transfer a 25 Gigabyte HD movie in as little as 70 seconds.

Leveraging the success of the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 3 design featuring 2x copper PCB and delivering a host of cutting-edge features including innovative Smart6™ PC management tools, Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 power saving utilities, DualBIOS™ and support for Energy Using Products Directive (EuP), the GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards provide a powerful, yet power efficient multimedia platform.

Whether you are a home theater PC enthusiast wanting the highest quality entertainment experience, or just wanting to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster in all its full HD glory, GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards have all the features to make your night at the movies a memorable one. The only thing missing is the popcorn.

Watch the Flash demo
 
 
World's first USB 3.0 logo certified solution from NEC
 
Utilizing the new generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface from NEC with a 10x data transfer speed boost over USB 2.0, USB 3.0 features dual-simplex transfer for simultaneous data transfer from PC to USB device for improved data transfer efficiency.
 
Faster Data Transfer
  Transfer of 25GB HD movie
 
lower is better
 
70 sec
 
 
13.9 min
(834 sec)
   
 
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
 
Better data transfer efficiency
   
   
 
  Dual Simplex
   
   
 
 
Dual direction at the same time
 
USB 3.0 Device              
   
      USB 3.0 PC
Data transfer between USB device and PC is bidirectional. Data is both sent and
received between USB device and PC simultaneously, hence improving the data
transfer efficiency.
 
USB 2.0
Half Duplex transfer
   
   
 
 
Only one direction at a time
 
USB 2.0 device                
   
              USB 2.0 PC  
   
Data transfer between USB device and PC is in only one direction. Data is either being sent or received at any one time – can't be sent and received simultaneously.
Watch the Flash demo
 
Utmost compatibility with 3x
USB power boost
 
The 3x USB Power Boost from GIGABYTE is designed to deliver the utmost compatibility and stability for USB devices, such as external storage devices or optical drives, by supplying sufficient power through a single USB port. This will help free-up USB ports for using multiple USB devices on one motherboard.
 
*3x USB power from USB 2.0 ports is available with certain models only.
 Please consult the motherboard retail box or the official GIGABYTE website for more details.
 
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Intel H55/H57 Models

Model
CPU Support  
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
CPU Socket
LGA1156
LGA1156
LGA1156
Chipset 
Intel H55 chipset
Intel H55 chipset
Intel H55 chipset
Onboard Graphics
Intel HD Graphics*
Intel HD Graphics*
Intel HD Graphics*
Graphics Interface

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
HDMI / DVI

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
HDMI / DVI / Display Port

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
HDMI / DVI / Display Port

Memory Type
Channel DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Memory DIMM
2*DDR3 (Max 8 GB)
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB)
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB)
Expansion Slots
1*PCI-Ex4
3*PCI-Ex1 + 3*PCI
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI
ATA connector
4* Serial ATA 3Gb/s+1*e-SATA 3Gb/s
7*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA
7*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA
SATA RAID
N/A
0, 1, JBOD (JM363)
0, 1, JBOD (JM363)
USB
8*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0
10*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0
10*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0
Audio / 1394/ LAN
8-channel HD/ 1*GbE
8-channel HD/ 1*1394/ 1*GbE
8-channel HD/ 1*1394/ 1*GbE
Features & Software
USB 3.0, USB 3x power,Smart6, UD3,
DES 2, ErP Ready
USB 3.0, USB 3x power, Smart6, UD3, DES 2, DX10, Dolby, ErP Ready
USB 3.0, USB 3x power,Smart6, UD3, DES 2, DX10, Dolby, ErP Ready
Form Factor (mm)
Mini-iTX (170x170)
ATX (305x210)
mATX (244x244)

Model
CPU Support  
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
CPU Socket
LGA1156
LGA1156
LGA1156
Chipset 
Intel H55 chipset
Intel H55 chipset
Intel H55 chipset
Onboard Graphics
Intel HD Graphics*
Intel HD Graphics*
Intel HD Graphics*
Graphics Interface

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
DVI, HDMI

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
DVI,HDMI, DisplayPort

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
DVI, HDMI

Memory Type
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Memory DIMM
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB)
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB)
2*DDR3 (Max 8 GB)
Expansion Slots
1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1 + 4*PCI
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI
ATA connector
6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA
5*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA
6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA
SATA RAID
-
-
-
USB
12*USB2.0 
12*USB2.0 
12*USB2.0 
Audio / 1394/ LAN
8-channel HD/ - / 1*GbE
8-channel HD/ 2*1394/ 1*GbE
8-channel HD/ - / 1*GbE
Features & Software

Smart6, UD3 Classic, DES 2, DX10,
EuP Ready

Smart6, UD3 Classic, DES 2, DX10, Dolby, ErP Ready

Smart6, DES 2, DX10, Dolby,
ErP Ready

Form Factor (mm)
ATX (305x210)
uATX (244x230)
uATX (244x210)

Model
CPU Support  
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors
CPU Socket
LGA1156
LGA1156
LGA1156
Chipset 
Intel H57 chipset
Intel H55 chipset
Intel H55 chipset
Onboard Graphics
Intel HD Graphics*
Intel HD Graphics*
Intel HD Graphics*
Graphics Interface

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
HDMI / DVI / Display Port

2*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
HDMI / DVI / Display Port

1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot 
-

Memory Type
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Memory DIMM
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB)
2*DDR3 (Max 8 GB)
2*DDR3 (Max 8 GB)
Expansion Slots
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI
1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1 + 2*PCI
ATA connector
7*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA
5*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA
6* Serial ATA 3Gb/s
SATA RAID
0, 1, 5, 10 (H57)/ 0, 1, JBOD (JM363)
N/A
N/A
USB
12*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0
12*USB2.0
12*USB2.0
Audio / 1394/ LAN
8-channel HD/ 1*1394/ 1*GbE
8-channel HD/ 1*GbE
8-channel HD/ 1*GbE
Features & Software
USB 3.0, USB 3x power,Smart6, UD3,
DES 2, ATI CrossFireX,DX10, Dolby,
ErP Ready
USB 3x power, Smart6, DES 2,
ErP Ready
USB 3x power, DES 2, ErP Ready
Form Factor (mm)
mATX (244x244)
mATX (244x210)
mATX (244x210)

                          *Requires a processor with Intel HD Graphics Technology.
                          *
*Available features vary by model. Please visit the GIGABYTE website to see a complete listing of motherboard model features.
 

 

H55 Video

 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fP8kNsyqOo
 
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxur5b85MrA
 
 
 

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