Bundled Applications
Included Applications
- App Center
- @BIOS
- Easy Tune
- Easy Setup
- ON/OFF Charge2
- USB Blocker
- Live Update
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
- Intel® Rapid Start Technology
- Intel® Smart Connect Technology
- Intel® Smart Response Technology
- Killer Network Manager
The GIGABYTE APP Center provides a centralized location for all the GIGABYTE Windows-based utilities. The @BIOS applet can be used to backup and update the board BIOS. The EasyTune utility can be used to configure board settings, including bus speeds and voltages. The EZ Setup applet houses driver configuration utilities. The ON/OFF Charge 2 applet allows for configuration of USB port charging characteristics for attached devices. The USB Blocker applet is a security mechanism allowing you to block specific types of USB devices and access. Live Update gives you an easy way to keep all your GIGABYTE windows utilities up to date.
EasyTune
The GIGABYTE EasyTune applet provides access to board information concerning the CPU, memory, and attached device. Additionally, board settings, including voltage, bus speeds, ratios, and memory timings can be manually manipulation through the easy to use GUI interface. Speed presets are also available for automated overclocking using the applet.
Smart QuickBoost section, default presets page
Smart QuickBoost section, Advanced setttings page
Smart Fan section, default presets page
Smart Fan section, Advanced settings page
System Alert section
3D Power section
Hardware Monitor popout
Killer Network Manager
The Killer Network Manager applet provides the user with settings and monitoring tools for configuring the on-board Killer NIC adapter for optimal use. The Overview and PC Monitor screens show network statistics for the network adapter, while the Applications and Network pages give the user control over adapter operation and application based traffic prioritization. The Advanced tab houses application-specific settings.
PC Monitor page
Applications page
Network page
Advanced page
SoundBlaster Pro Studio
The SoundBlater Pro Studio audio applet provides easy access to advanced configuration options for the integrated audio ports and audio controller chipset.
Hey guys, thanks for the
Hey guys, thanks for the great reviews. They are really helpful, much appreciated.
I’m relatively new to pc gaming but I am addicted. It is vastly superior to consoles and I will never go back. I started with a gaming laptop in 2011 and I am ready to upgrade to a monster Desktop.
I have been researching all year and I know CES is around the corner and I will wait until after for some news BUT I’m tired of waiting. I am planning on placing an order month.
I want to build a MONEY IS NO OBJECT gaming rig based on the Z87 platform with the Nvidia 780 Ti classified card. I was hopeing for a 6GB card but again I’m tired of waiting.
The trouble I’m having is deciding on the motherboard.
What is the BEST motherboard out there for gaming.
Features I would like:
Good on board audio
Upgraded NIC on board for low latency (I’m a BF4 fenatic)
Good overclocking
Maximus extreme, Formula, Gigabyte Sniper or Msi Gaming???
Thank you.
The Sniper may offer you the
The Sniper may offer you the best mix of features since it has the upgradable OP-AMP so you can customize the audio experience and the integrated Killer NIC allowing for network traffic tweaking. However, any of the board's mentioned would give you a good gaming experience.
Make sure to pair the board with a good CPU and a strong PSU as well.
Good luck…
Morry,
This is a fantastic
Morry,
This is a fantastic review Morry! Objective and extraordinarily detailed. As with Ryan, Josh and and Allyn, I have an immense amount of respect for your journalistic integrity, professionalism and the top-tier reviews you publish. You’re handwork does not go unnoticed. I just wanted to articulate my appreciate for your devotion to PCper and it’s audience. not only you but the top-tier reviews you publish.
Question:
I’ve been eyeing parts and so far I’m rather interested in the feature set of the ROG Hero motherboard. What do you think of Asus’s “entry-level” ROG board? Would you suggest anything else at the ~$200 price level? So far I haven’t found anything with such a rich feature set and great software suite.
– Stewart Graham