This GIGABYTE motherboard features high quality components and 4 Phase CPU Power design with SATA 3Gb/s, as well as a host of unique high-end GIGABYTE features such as Ultra Durable 2 design, 3x USB Power and On/Off Charge for quick charging iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 design utilizes solid capacitors and ferrite core chokes with higher energy efficiency compared to more common iron core chokes. The 4 Phase CPU power design allows for more stable power delivery to the CPU, as well as help smooth out power ripple and noise which is important for clean CPU power delivery. The GIGABYTE motherboard features a 3x USB power boost, delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. The GIGABYTE USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. In addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops, and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery. The GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboard is equipped with solid capacitors which provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games. The 3D enhancement of GMA X4500 enables smoother HD playback and highly improves the realism and graphics performance for mainstream gaming. The Intel Clear Video technology delivers enhanced video playback, sharper images, and precise color control for a premium visual experience. The Hybrid EFI technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE's mature BIOS platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using GIGABYTE's @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE website. The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection. The Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless Internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents.