Unleash the power of your Intel Core i3/5/7 CPU with the Biostar T-Series TH55XE! The Biostar T-Series TH55XE makes a perfect microATX foundation for your Socket H CPU. Featuring support for Socket H (LGA 1156) Core i3, i5, i7, and Pentium G6-series CPUs with Intel's H55 chipset and up to 16 GB of DDR3-2000 memory, this motherboard provides excellent HD media performance. The TH55XE boasts VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI output, giving you incredible flexibility and support for multiple displays. Add storage and optical drives to the IDE channel and five Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s ports. Integrated 7.1-channel HD audio, IEEE 1394a FireWire, and up to ten USB 2.0 ports virtually eliminate the need for add-on cards! With advanced technology like Biostar G.P.U. (Green Power Utility), the TH55XE enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases when your CPU is under light loads and the G.P.U. Power Indicator LEDs indicate real-time power saving! The Biostar T-Series TH55XE is the right choice for your new Microsoft Windows 7 system, but also supports Windows XP and Vista. Once you've got the OS loaded, install Biostar exclusive software like T-Overclocker and O.M.G. (Overclocking Matrix Genie) to push your system to the edge! Get yours today, order now! Features/Specifications: * Biostar T-Series TH55XE Intel H55 Socket 1156 mATX Motherboard * General Features: * Socket 1156 / Socket H * mATX form factor * Intel H55 single chip architecture * Supports up to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM * Supports Dual Channel DDR3-2000(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333/800 * Realtek RTL 8111DL Gigabit 10/100/1000 Controller * Realtek ALC888 7.1-Channel HD Audio * Five (5) Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s channels * One (1) IDE channel * No floppy channel * Biostar Dura-MAX Technology * Biostar G.P.U. (Green Power Utility) Technology for energy savings * Biostar T-overclocker utility * 7-phase power design * 100% X.D.C. Japanese solid capacitor * Optimized for Microsoft Windows 7 * Supports multiple displays * CPU integrated graphics performance tunable via BIOS * Lead-free components (RoHS compliant) * 24-pin ATX power connector * 8-pin ATX12V v2.2 power connector * Expansion slots: * Two (2) PCI slots * One (1) PCI Express x16 2.0 slot * One (1) PCI Express x4 2.0 slot * I/O Ports: * Two (2) PS/2 ports * One (1) S/PDIF out * One (1) HDMI w/HDCP * One (1) dual link DVI-D * Four (4) USB 2.0 ports * One (1) IEEE 1394a (FireWire) port * One (1) eSATA II 3.0Gb/s port * One (1) RJ-45 LAN connector * Line in, line out, microphone jacks * Side, rear, c/sub jacks * Internal Headers: * One (1) 4-pin CPU fan header * Two (2) 3-pin System fan header * One (1) 25-pin Parallel printer header * One (1) 9-pin Serial header * One (1) IEEE 1394a header * Three (3) USB 2.0 headers [Six (6) ports] * One (1) CIR header * Front panel audio header * Front panel header (Power LED, On/Off, Reset, HDD LED, Speaker) * CPU Support: * Intel Core i7 LGA 1156 (Socket H) Processors * Intel Core i5 LGA 1156 (Socket H) Processors * Intel Core i3 LGA 1156 (Socket H) Processors * Intel Pentium LGA 1156 (Socket H) Processors * Regulatory Approvals: * FCC * CE * RoHS compliant Package Includes: * Biostar T-Series TH55XE Intel H55 Socket 1156 mATX Motherboard * I/O shield * User Manual * Drivers and Utilities CD * Three (3) SATA cables * One (1) 4-pin Molex to SATA power adapter