GIGABYTE INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today launched their highly anticipated Z68 series motherboards, based on the Intel Z68 Express Chipset and supporting the new 2nd generation Intel Core processors. Delivering the very best that Intel 6 series chipsets have to offer, including a significant performance boost with Intel Smart Response Technology, the first ever mSATA drive connectors on a standard desktop PC motherboard,and GIGABYTE's proprietary Touch BIOS technology, GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards put users in the driver seat, allowing them to take total control over how their system operates and performs to best match their individual computing needs. 11 models are available now, with more than 9 additional models, including at least 4 mSATA versions, to be introduced in June, 2011.
"GIGABYTE is excited to introduce a complete range of Z68 Express Chipset enabled motherboards that deliver exceptional performance and a multitude of unique features like Touch BIOS and onboard mSATA that help them stand out from the crowd," commented Richard Chen, VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at GIGABYTE. " Intel has really raised the bar with the performance potential and rich feature set of the Z68 chipset, and as such, we fully expect the Z68 chipset to be the number one choice for users wanting to build their next Intel 6 series-based system."
"We are very pleased to see the exciting new lineup of GIGABYTE motherboards based on the Intel Z68 Express Chipset," said Zane Ball, Intel General Manager of Desktop Platforms. "These high quality boards will enable users to unleash the full performance and features of our 2nd generation Intel Core Processors."
GIGABYTE Z68 motherboard models
Discrete Graphics Options
Z68X-UD7-B3
Z68X-UD5-B3
Z68X-UD4-B3
Z68X-UD3P-B3
Z68X-UD3R-B3
Z68X-UD3-B3
Z68A-D3-B3
Integrated Graphics Options
Z68X-UD3H-B3
Z68A-D3H-B3
Z68MX-UD2H-B3
Z68MA-D2H-B3
Integrated Graphics Options with onboard mSATA – coming soon
Z68XP-UD3
Z68XP-D3
Z68AP-D3
Z68P-DS3
Additional models that are not included above are also planned for introduction before the end of Q2, 2011.
