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    BIOSTAR Also Shows Off Micro-ATX Hi-Fi H170Z3 with Dual Memory Type Support

    In addition to the Hi-Fi B150Z5, BIOSTAR unveiled the micro-ATX Hi-Fi H170Z3. Based on the H170 Express chipset, which has the same feature-set as the Z170, minus CPU overclocking and multi-GPU; the Hi-Fi H170Z3 offers a 7-phase CPU VRM, two each of DDR3 and DDR4 memory slots (you can use any one type at a given time), supporting up to 16 GB of dual-DDR3-1600 and up to 32 GB of dual-DDR4-2133; a single PCI-Express 3.0 x16 and PCIe 2.0 x1; two legacy PCI slots; and storage options that include SATA-Express, two SATA 6 Gb/s, and M.2 (10 Gb/s). An 8-channel Hi-Fi onboard audio, gigabit Ethernet, and six USB 3.0 ports, make for the rest of its modern connectivity.
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    ECS Unveils L337 Z170 Claymore and Blade

    ECS unveiled two socket LGA1151 motherboards based on the Z170 Express chipset, under its L337 line of gamer-centric products - the ATX Z170-Claymore, and the micro-ATX Z170-Blade (pictured in that order). The two pictured below are pre-launch versions, the company didn't finalize their heatsink design or color-scheme. The Z170-Claymore features a 12-phase CPU VRM, four DDR4 DIMM slots, and five PCI-Express x16 slots. Of these, three are wired to the CPU (x16/NC/NC or x8/x8/NC or x8/x4/x4); and two are gen 2.0 x4, wired to the Z170 PCH. Storage connectivity includes six SATA 6 Gb/s, one SATA-Express 16 Gb/s, one M.2, two USB 3.1, six USB 3.0, Realtek-made gigabit Ethernet and HD audio, and 2-way SLI support. The Z170-Blade, on the other hand, is a micro-ATX board with a 9-phase CPU VRM, two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots (x16/NC or x8/x8), one PCIe 2.0 x1, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, an M.2 slot; 6-channel HD audio, and gigabit Ethernet, making up the modern connectivity. Two USB 3.1 and six USB 3.0 ports make for the rest of it.
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    http://www.techpowerup.com/213147/ec...and-blade.html
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    Asus demos Z170 Pro: Digital VRM for CPU and RAM, USB 3.1, 802.11ac

    Asustek Computer this week demonstrated one of its upcoming LGA1151 mainboards for Intel Corp.’s “Skylake” microprocessors at Computex 2015. The Asus Z170-Pro motherboard is a high-end, but not the flagship, platform powered by the Intel Z170 core logic from the company. While the new mainboard in many ways resembles last year’s Z97 Deluxe, it supports a number of features that make it considerably more advanced than anything available before.
    Asustek Computer and other leading producers of mainboards have been using digital voltage regulator modules (VRM) with multiple phases for central processing units (CPUs) in order to ensure smoother fluctuations of power delivery for many years. The Asus Z170 Pro also [presumably] features a 16-phase digital VRM for microprocessors, but in addition to that it has a digital VRM for memory modules in a bid to ensure stable power delivery for maximum overclocking potential. While power consumption of modern DRAM is not high, enhanced overclocking capability will clearly attract a lot of attention to the Z170 Pro. Moreover, it is highly likely that other members of Asustek’s Z170 family will also feature digital VRM for memory. Digital VRM for DRAM is not something completely new, Asus has been using it on its Deluxe mainboards for a couple of years, but for some reasons did not use it on its Intel X99 platforms.

    Since Intel’s Z170 core-logic features 20 PCI Express 3.0 lanes in addition to 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes in the “Skylake-S” microprocessor, the whole platform boasts with 36 PCIe 3.0 lanes in total, allowing to create ultimate multi-GPU and multi-SSD systems. The Asus Z170 Pro features three PCI Express x16 slots for graphics cards or solid-state drives, four PCI Express x1 slots and six Serial ATA-6Gb/s ports. In addition, the motherboard is equipped with a Serial ATA Express port as well as an M.2 port powered by PCI Express 3.0 x4 with up to 4GB/s bandwidth for ultra-high-end solid-state drives. Keeping in mind that the Intel Z97 chipset only features eight PCIe 2.0 lanes (4GB/s of bandwidth in total), improvements of the Z170 on the platform level are evident.

    Just like in case of the Asus Z97 Deluxe/USB 3.1, the Asus Z170 Pro features two USB 3.1 ports, Crystal Sound 2 audio with EMI shielded circuitry, trusted platform module, 5-way automatic performance optimization capability, integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8-channel audio, HDMI and DP outputs, and so on.
    For some reason, Asustek Computer decided to use all-new radiators on its performance-mainstream Z170 Pro motherboard. Typically, Asus’ mainstream platforms use heat-spreaders for core-logic and VRM that are made of brass and feature appropriate yellow colour. The new cooling devices use colours found on Asustek’s Intel X99-based products.

    Expect Asustek’s Z170 Pro mainboard to launch in August, 2015, along with Intel Corp.’s Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K “Skylake-S” processors. Pricing remains unknown.
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    http://www.kitguru.net/components/mo...-3-1-802-11ac/
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    Gigabyte's Fleet Of 100 Series Motherboards May Hint At DX12 Multi-GPU Capabilties

    Like everyone else, Gigabyte isn't waiting for the launch of a new processor (Intel Skylake) to show off what it's put into the accompanying platform. Models from the high-end Z170 to the low-cost B150 were on display at the company's suite at Computex 2015.

    The top model in its presentation, Gigabyte's Z170-HD3, carries a mid-market model title suffix yet still includes a trio of SATA Express connectors, an M.2 slot, and Gigabyte DualBIOS.
    B150M-D3H H170-HD3 Z170-HD3 H170-D3H H170M-DS3H Z170M-D3H
    Form Factor Micro ATX ATX ATX Micro ATX Micro ATX ATX
    Expansion Slots 2x x16*, 2x PCI 2x 16*, 1x x1, 2x PCI 2x 16*, 1x x1, 2x PCI 2x x16*, 2x PCI 2x x16*, 2x PCI 2x 16*, 1x x1, 2x PCI
    Memory Slots 4 4 4 4 4 4
    Storage SATA 6Gb/s,
    16Gb/s SATA-E
    32Gb/s M.2
    SATA 6Gb/s,
    16Gb/s SATA-E
    32Gb/s M.2
    SATA 6Gb/s,
    16Gb/s SATA-E
    32Gb/s M.2
    SATA 6Gb/s,
    16Gb/s SATA-E
    32Gb/s M.2
    SATA 6Gb/s,
    16Gb/s SATA-E
    32Gb/s M.2
    SATA 6Gb/s,
    16Gb/s SATA-E
    32Gb/s M.2
    *unspecified lane count

    Unfortunately, that's all we have for now. We're still awaiting complete details, such as lane count, although it appears that all of these motherboards have 16 lanes dedicated to the upper PCI-Express slot and fewer than 8 lanes to the secondary slot. Thus, when it says "dual graphics capable," it probably doesn't mean SLI or CrossFire support, because the two slots will be over two different buses.
    However, we suspect that it may have something to do with the Explicit Asynchronous Multi-GPU capabilities that will be coming in DX12.
    We'll learn more when we have some boards on our test bench.
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    Gigabyte’s mainboards for ‘Skylake’ to integrate Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 type-C

    Gigabyte Technology has announced that some of its upcoming mainboards for Intel Corp.’s code-named “Skylake” processors will support the Thunderbolt 3 technology as well as USB 3.1 type-C ports. Gigabyte is one of the largest makers of mainboards in the world and its support of the new standard is hard to overestimate.
    To enable Thunderbolt 3 with up to 40Gb/s of bandwidth and USB 3.1 with up to 10Gb/s transfer-rates on select Intel 100-series mainboards, Gigabyte plans to use the code-named “Alpine Ridge” controller. At present, the “Alpine Ridge” is the only chip that supports Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, PCI Express and DisplayPort technologies.
    Intel’s “Alpine Ridge” chip uses four PCI Express 3.0 lanes of the company’s 100-series core-logic and DisplayPort capabilities from the processor. Thanks to the fact that maximum bandwidth supported by the controller is around 4GB/s, the chip can handle simultaneous and uninterrupted 10Gb/s bandwidth over two USB 3.1 ports. Gigabyte’s upcoming mainboards featuring Intel 100-series chipsets will feature both USB type-A receptacles compatible with classic USB devices as well as USB 3.1 type-C receptacles designed for newer peripherals.

    In the first quarter of 2015 Gigabyte Technology sold 4.7 – 4.8 million mainboards. The decision of the company to use “Alpine Ridge” controller on its motherboards represents a major success for the chip. Thanks to adoption of the controller by Gigabyte, its rivals will likely follow and release their platforms with “Alpine Ridge”, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1.
    It is expected that LGA1151 mainboards for Intel “Skylake” processors will hit the market in August or September. Their pricing will depend on exact features and configurations.
    The Thunderbolt 3 combines three interconnection technologies: SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2 and PCI Express 3.0. The new technology supports maximum bandwidth of 40Gb/s, it can deliver up to 15W of power to any bus-powered device. The Thunderbolt 3 relies on passive copper cables with up to 2 meters length to provide maximum bandwidth of up to 20Gb/s for Thunderbolt, USB 3.1 and DisplayPort interconnections. For 40Gb/s transfer-rates more expensive active copper cables are required. Thunderbolt 3.0 ports can also be used for charging.

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    Miracle diet shrinks Skylake mobo to a size Mini-ITX

    Intel hasn't lifted the curtain on the its next-gen Skylake processors, but motherboards designed for them are popping up at Computex this week. ASRock's pint-sized Z170 Gaming-ITX/AC looks like it strikes a nice balance for small-form-factor PCs.
    The board has the requisite PCIe x16 slot for graphics, plus full-sized DIMM slots for DDR4 memory. Six SATA ports are plainly visible, two of them part of a SATA Express connector. The spec sheet also lists an "Ultra M.2" slot that's likely mounted on the board's underbelly and linked to four PCIe Gen3 lanes.
    Despite the board's gamer branding, there's no Killer hardware in sight. The Gigabit Ethernet controller and 802.11ac Wi-Fi card both come from Intel. The requisite Realtek audio is backed by DTS Connect, which can encode multi-channel game audio for digital output. Around back, you get Type-C and Type-A USB 3.1 ports along with a selection of traditional USB 3.0 fare.
    ASRock's Z97 Mini-ITX boards are very affordable, so I wouldn't expect this one to break the bank.
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    Pictured: MSI Z170A PC Mate motherboard

    Computex 2015 - Steering away from the extreme MSI Dragon Gaming series is this consumer MSI Z170A PC Mate motherboard complete with Intel Z170 Express Chipset compatibility and more.


    Featuring two PCI-E slots capable of supporting 2-Way crossfire applications, also on offer is 4 DIMMs running in Dual-Channel with DDR4 memory at 3300Mhz (overclocked) and one M.2 SATA (32G/bs).

    With storage on the mind, MSI has also added six SATA (6G/bs) ports, two USB 3.1 Gen2 connections, fix USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 offerings alongside a single Gigabit LAN port.

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    BIOSTAR shows off new Gaming Z170X motherboard

    Computex 2015 - Complete with Intel 6th generation processor support, BIOSTAR has unleashed its new sleek Gaming Z170X motherboard to the public.


    Supporting four DDR4 RAM sticks running at up to 3200 MHz with three PCI-E x16 slots and two PCIe M.2 slots (32G/bs), also on offer is three SATA Express options (16G/bs) and one USB 3.1 Type-C port.

    Designed in an ATX form factor size, this motherboard sports a 2GbE LAN capability, listed as both Killer and Intel powered.




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    ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Motherboard Pictured Up Close

    Here's one of the first pictures of ASRock's flagship socket LGA1151 motherboards from its mainline Z170 Extreme series, the Z170 Extreme7. This board offers an exhaustive feature set, and should appeal to gamers and overclockers alike. The board draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX, 8-pin EPS, with no other auxiliary inputs. The LGA1151 socket is wired to four DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 MHz memory; and three PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots (x16/NC/NC or x8/x8/NC or x8/x4/x4); the fourth PCIe x16 slot is electrical x4, wired to the PCH. There's also an mPCIe slot; which will seat a WLAN+Bluetooth card on the /ac variant of this board.

    The Z170 Extreme7 is the first motherboard to feature three M.2 slots, all three of which are PCIe gen 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s). Other storage options include three SATA-Express 16 Gb/s, and ten SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The board features two USB 3.1 ports, one each of Type-C and Type-A; and eight USB 3.0 ports, four on the rear panel, four by headers. Display outputs include one each of dual-link DVI, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2. The onboard audio is an ASRock designed Purity Sound III solution, which combines a Realtek ALC1150 CODEC with ground-layer isolation, a headphones amp, and audio-grade capacitors. Other features include dual-BIOS (manual switching), and a high-quality plastic sheath running along its I/O area.
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    http://www.techpowerup.com/213201/as...-up-close.html
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    High-value ASRock Z170 Extreme4 Motherboard Detailed

    ASRock is seeking to strike a cost-features sweet-spot around the $130-150 mark with the new Z170 Extreme4 motherboard. ASRock didn't finalize the board's heatsink design, but showed it off at Computex. This ATX form-factor, socket LGA1151 motherboard based on Intel's Z170 Express chipset, features four DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3400 MHz memory. A 10-phase VRM powers the CPU. The board draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors; and with this generation, is appears that ASRock has finally got the onboard electrical distribution right; with the board lacking any additional power inputs.

    Expansion slots include two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 (x16/NC or x8/x8), one PCI-Express x16 (electrical x4) wired to the PCH, and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Much like the beefier Z170 Extreme7, this board offers three SATA-Express 16 Gb/s ports, but just one M.2 (32 Gb/s) slot; and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. All other essentials for this generation are covered, with two USB 3.1 ports (one each of Type-C and Type-A), and eight USB 3.0 (four on the rear panel, four by headers); 115 dBA SNR onboard audio with a headphones amp and ground-layer isolation; and a single gigabit Ethernet interface (Intel controller).
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    http://www.techpowerup.com/213204/hi...-detailed.html
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    Boas!
    Esta será para ai com 80% de certezas a minha próxima board...

    Ou sera a ASrock Z170 Gaming...

    Serão estas 2 a minha escolha para a próxima geração...

    Cumprimentos,

    Pr3lude
    My Specs: .....
    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D :-: Board: MSI B550M BAZOOKA :-: RAM: 64 GB DDR4 Kingston Fury Renegade 3600 Mhz CL16 :-: Storage: Kingston NV2 NVMe 2 TB + Kingston NV2 NVMe 1 TB
    CPU Cooling Solution: ThermalRight Frost Commander 140 Black + ThermalRight TL-C12B-S 12CM PWM + ThermalRight TL-C14C-S 14CM PWM :-: PSU: Corsair HX 1200 WATTS
    Case: NZXT H6 FLOW :-: Internal Cooling: 4x ThermalRight TL-C12B-S 12CM PWM + 4x ThermalRight TL-C14C-S 14CM PWM
    GPU: SAPPHIRE
    NITRO+ AMD RADEON RX 7800 XT - 16 GB :-: Monitor: BenQ EW3270U 4K HDR


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    Gigabyte details premium Z170 platforms: DDR4, 32Gb/s M.2, 16Gb/s SATAe, Thunderbolt 3

    Gigabyte Technology at Computex revealed details about its upcoming premium mainboards based on the Intel Z170 core-logic designed for the Intel’s “Skylake” microprocessors. As expected, the new motherboards will provide rather extreme capabilities when it comes to overclocking, multi-GPU and high-performance storage.
    Gigabyte’s premium Intel Z170-based motherboards for LGA1151 microprocessors will all support dual-channel DDR4 memory sub-system, 2-way/3-way/4-way multi-GPU, one or more M.2 slots for solid-state drives with 32Gb/s (4GB/s) maximum bandwidth, one or more SATA Express connectors with 16Gb/s transfer rate, NVMe protocol, Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 network controller (G1 Gaming-branded only), Intel “Alpine Ridge” controller for Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s) and USB 3.1 (10Gb/s) with type-C receptacle, HDMI 2.0 outputs and advanced 7.1-channel audio.

    The top-of-the-range Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 mainboard features multi-phase all-digital voltage regulation module (VRM) for CPUs, four PCI Express x16 slots for graphics cards and solid-state drives (shielded for maximum reliability and piece of mind), two M.2 32Gb/s slots for high-end SSDs, three SATA Express connectors with up to 16Gb/s transfer rate, Creative SoundBlaster ZxRi integrated audio, Intel “Alpine Ridge” controller for TB3 and USB 3.1, Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 network controller, water-cooling ready heatsink for VRM and so on.
    Other Gigabyte Gaming G1 mainboards will be less expensive and will feature lower number of PCIe x16 slots, less M.2 and SATAe connectors, Creative SoundCore 3D audio and so on.
    For customers with budget constraints, Gigabyte will offer GA-Z170X-UD5 TH UltraDurable-series motherboard that will feature all key premium capabilities (such as, 10-phase digital VRM, 3-way multi-GPU, M.2 32Gb/s, SATAe 16Gb/s, TB3, USB 3.1, GbE, etc.), but will come without advanced capabilities and design elements aimed at gamers and modders.

    Gigabyte will release its Intel Z170 mainboards with LGA1151 sockets in August or September, when Intel rolls-out its unlocked “Skylake-S” processors. Prices will be disclosed at launch.
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    EVGA readies Z170 Classified mainboard for extreme overclockers

    EVGA Corp. is working on two new mainboards based on Intel Corp.’s Z170 chipset for the upcoming Core-series “Skylake” processors. One of the mainboards is designed for gamers with overclocking ambitions and will not be too expensive. The other one is aimed at hardcore enthusiasts, who demand to have a no-compromise solution.
    Although EVGA Corp. offers only five or six mainboard models in total, a lot of performance enthusiasts admire the brand. Perhaps, that is because the company was co-founded by Andrew Han, a co-founder of legendary Epox. Or maybe because in mid-2000s EVGA acquired product design team from Epox and became a new legend itself. In any case, new motherboards from the company are highly-anticipated by many. Based on what KitGuru’s Leo Waldock saw at Computex, EVGA’s Intel Z170-based platforms look very promising.

    EVGA Z170 FTW: Premium mainboard at reasonable price
    The EVGA Z170 FTW mainboard for LGA1151 processors will be aimed at gamers who demand to have something considerably better than average, are willing to overclock their central processing units (CPUs) and install more than one graphics adapters as well as a high-performance solid-state drive.
    The Z170 FTW mainboard features 10-phase digital CPU voltage regulation module (VRM), four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots, four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, a PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot for high-end SSDs or other add-in-boards, an M.2 connector for SSDs (presumably connected using PCIe 3.0 x4 bus to the chipset and featuring up to 4GB/s bandwidth), six SATA 6Gb/s ports, integrated Creative Core 3D 7.1-channel audio, Gigabit Ethernet, NVMe and so on. It is unknown whether the motherboard supports USB 3.1 like advanced platforms from competing makers.
    The EVGA Z170 FTW mainboard has sophisticated overclocking capabilities, it even has an additional 6-pin PCI Express power connector to provide maximum stability for PCIe x16 slots. Still, do not expect too lot from it.
    EVGA’s Z170 FTW should be a good thing for the money (the Z97 FTW is sold for $149 now), but is not developed to be an absolute performance champion. The purpose of the product is plain and simple: it should allow building premium multi-GPU systems with high-end storage, but cost a reasonable amount of money.
    EVGA Z170 Classified: Engineered to overclock
    For many years EVGA’s Classified series has been a darling of extreme overclockers and benchmarkers. The EVGA Z170 Classified for Intel Core i7 “Skylake-S” LGA1151 processors will not be an exception. The mortherboard is designed from the ground up to provide maximum functionality and extreme overclocking potential.
    Built on an 8-layer printed circuit board, the EVGA Z170 Classified has two 8-pin EPS12V power connectors to ensure maximum stability in CPU power supply, 12-phase digital CPU VRM, sophisticated voltage regulation module for DDR4 DIMMs as well as an extra 6-pin PCI Express power connector to stabilize power supply to PCIe x16 slots. The motherboard comes in EATX form-factor and requires spacious chassis. The design of the mainboard is tailored for using liquid nitrogen or liquid helium cooling, so expect a series of records using this platform.
    The EVGA Z170 Classified has four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots, five PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, a PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot for high-end SSDs, an M.2 connector for high-end M.2 2280 SSDs (presumably connected using PCIe 3.0 x4 bus to the chipset and featuring up to 4GB/s of bandwidth), an M.2 connector for tiny M.2 2240 SSDs, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, two SATA Express ports, integrated Creative Core 3D 7.1-channel audio, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, NVMe and so on. It is unknown whether the motherboard features USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3, but since EVGA recently added a USB type-C port to one of its Intel X99-bases solutions, this is a possibility.
    The EVGA Z170 Classified has everything that even a very demanding enthusiast can desire. The thing that is absent on the motherboard is another M.2 2280 connector in order to run two high-end SSDs in RAID 0 mode to get absolutely incredible performance. Nonetheless, if you want to build a maxed-out system based on Intel’s “Skylake-S”, this is a mainboard to consider. Obviously, the EVGA Z170 Classified will not be affordable (the Z97 Classified costs $299), but ultimate performance comes at an ultimate price.
    Availability and pricing
    Just like other Intel Z170-based mainboards for LGA1151 processors code-named “Skylake”, the EVGA Z170 FTW and the EVGA Z170 Classified will become available in August or September, when Intel releases its Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K central processing .
    EVGA will announce prices of its new motherboards at launch, but expect them to be comparable to current-generation solutions for Intel LGA1150 processors.
    Noticia:
    http://www.kitguru.net/components/mo...-overclockers/
    http://www.portugal-tech.pt/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=566&dateline=1384876765

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    How to make a motherboard (GIGABYTE Nanping Factory Tour)

    Background


    During Computex, I was offered a chance to go see how a motherboard is actually produced. GIGABYTE invited me and other media on a trip to see one of their three factories. We were bused off to the Nanping factory in Taiwan. To understand how a motherboard is made, it's important to understand what a motherboard is.


    A motherboard is a PCB which facilitates the harmonious interactions between different ICs and components. Computer motherboards consist of a PCB with traces, chipsets (such as Intel's Z97 PCH), other ICs (SuperIOs, Network, Audio, Clock Generators, PWMs, etc.), electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, MOSFETs, diodes, etc.), and physical interfaces (PCI-E ports, audio jacks, USB ports, header, jumpers, buttons, etc.). The job of a motherboard manufacturer such as GIGABYTE is to acquire the hardware and knowledge to produce motherboards that keep up with consumer demand.

    image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...otherboard.jpg
    image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...otherboard.jpg


    GIGABYTE's Nanping factory handles only a portion of GIGABYTE's total product output, and GIGABYTE has other factories in China. The Nanping location produces over 400K motherboards a month (about five million a year), which is only about a quarter of GIGABYTE's total motherboard sales each year. The Nanping location also produces a lot of other products such as video cards, servers, laptops, and phones just to name a few. Since its opening 15 years ago, GIGABYTE has been very proud of its Nanping location.


    How It's Made

    image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...otherboard.jpg
    image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...otherboard.jpg


    On the left is a floor by floor layout of the factory. We were only shown a few floors and only a section of each floor. On the right is a quick summation of the entire manufacturing process.


    I made this diagram to show the hardware side of making a motherboard. There is also an extensive software side, where the BIOS and software for the motherboards is developed and then refined after the product has been launched. In this article, I will focus on the hardware production side of things, specifically the SMT (Surface Mount Technology), DIP (Dual in-line Package), and Q/A (quality assurance).

    image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...otherboard.jpg
    image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...otherboard.jpg


    GIGABYTE tests each board individually as well, and some products are put through burn-in tests to ensure they operate within GIGABYTE's standards. GIGABYTE also has an AS/RS (auto storage and retrieval system) which will store components and products in a totally automated warehouse.



    Todo o artigo:
    http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/72...our/index.html


    Excelente artigo sobre a construção das motherboards da Gigabyte.
    http://www.portugal-tech.pt/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=566&dateline=1384876765

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    Intel's upcoming Z170 chipset will see motherboards with USB Type-C

    According to an industry insider, we can expect some big things from the upcoming Z170 chipset from Intel, alongside the new processors that will include the flagship Core i7-6700K processor that will launch a week after Windows 10.


    Our source has said GIGABYTE will be the first to the market with the 100 series motherboards, with the Z170, H170, B150 and H110 chipsets to launch between August and September, with some boards including Killer NIC chips, USB Type-C and GIGABYTE should be a world-first with PCIe shielding, and much more.

    Noticia:
    http://www.tweaktown.com/news/46155/...ype/index.html
    http://www.portugal-tech.pt/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=566&dateline=1384876765

 

 
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