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GIGABYTE Z790 UD AX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Triple M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
$265 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  • Model #: Z790 UD AX
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU60100
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ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PRO WIFI MB INTEL 13TH12TH GEN DDR5 WIFI 7
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ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS (WI-FI) LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$161 .56
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC S1200A Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: TUF GAM B460M-PLUS W
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUF1911
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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700 (Intel 12th&13th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
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GIGABYTE W480M VISION W LGA 1200 Intel W480 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$357 .65
  • Memory Standard: Intel Xeon W-1290/W-1270 series processors / Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Intel Xeon W-1250 series processors / Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules * To support ECC, you must install an Intel Xeon processor. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel W480
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: W480M VISION W
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUB3717
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR4, ...
$326 .89
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
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  • Model #: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU79945
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME X LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) Intel Z790 X EATX ...
$1,421 .32
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips DTS Sound Unbound High Definition Audio 2-channel Support for S/PDIF Out * The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be used one at a time.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790 Express Chipset
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS XTREME X
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUD9712
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS TACHYON LGA 1700 Intel Z790 Extended ATX Motherboard
$588 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 8333(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS TACHYON
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93230
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MSI PRO X299M-A PRO LGA 2066 Intel X299 USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$294 .66
  • Memory Standard: X-series processor support DDR4 4133+(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports maximum support 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD + 8 x SATA HDD.
  • Model #: X299M-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS78219
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$585 .31
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z690-F GAM
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS87040
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ASUS TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING S LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX ...
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Model #: TUF B360M-PLUS GAM S
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU11742
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte Intel H370 Aorus Gaming 3 ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard
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MSI
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MSI PRO B365M PRO-VH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$65 .43
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
  • Model #: B365M PRO-VH
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53602
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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 14th &12th&13th Gen)ATX gaming ...
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Techn...
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU10069
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte Ultra Durable Z490 UD LGA-1200 Comet Lake DDR4 ATX Desktop Motherboard
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GIGABYTE AORUS B560M AORUS ELITE LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$168 .28
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / DDR4 5133(OC) / DDR4 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (11th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B560M AORUS ELITE
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUD9714
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ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 (Intel®11th/10th Gen) Micro ATX Gaming ...
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: TUF GAM B560M-PLUS W
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU10536
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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 LGA1700(Intel 14th& 13th & 12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$440 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR4:5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5066(OC)/ 5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KTX7550
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GIGABYTE Z590I VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$358 .12
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (11th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590I VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93068
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ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 Intel H610 (LGA 1700) mic-ATX motherboard, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2 ...
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ASUS Pro WS W790 SAGE SE Intel W790 (LGA 4677) CEB, PCIe 5.0,7 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots,M.2 ...
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC Registered Memory* * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up ...
  • Model #: Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE
  • Item #: 9SIVR6NKUY6853
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GIGABYTE B760M AORUS PRO LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard With DDR5, 2* M.2, ...
$238 .36
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • PCI Express x16: 1 PCI-E x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and x4 operating specifications (PCIEX4)
  • Audio Chipset: Integrated Realtek® audio chip
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B760M AORUS PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS74821
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Intel Motherboard Questions and Answers

Introduction

A compatible Intel® motherboard is an essential component when assembling a desktop with an Intel processor. The motherboard determines what type of processor you can use, how many data storage drives you can install, the maximum amount of system memory supported, and more. To help you find the ideal Intel motherboard for your desktop build, NeweggBusiness answers several common questions about motherboards.

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What is a motherboard chipset?

A motherboard chipset is a collection of components on the motherboard designed to integrate the processor with the rest of the system hardware. The chipset has a major impact on overall system performance and device compatibility. For each family of Intel processors, a different chipset is typically used. When shopping for an Intel motherboard, you will have to ensure that its chipset is compatible with the processor you intend to use.

What does CPU socket type mean?

The CPU socket is the component on the motherboard that holds and locks the processor in place. In order for a processor to be installed onto a motherboard, they both must have the same socket type. For example, an LGA 1150 processor can only be installed onto an Intel motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.

However, having the same socket type does not necessarily mean that the processor and motherboard are compatible. Sometimes, multiple generations of processors can have the same socket type but use different chipsets.

What is the difference between PCI and PCIe®?

Both PCI and PCIe are computer expansion card standards that are used by devices such as video cards, sound cards, network adapters, and more. PCIe is a newer standard designed to replace PCI and is not backwards compatible. It is capable of faster data transfer rates, which allows for better performance from expansion cards.

Many ATX form factor Intel motherboards will have a combination of both PCI and PCIe expansion slots. Unfortunately, some motherboards—mainly small form factor motherboards such as Mini ITX—only have one PCIe slot due to space limitations.

What is BIOS?

It is an acronym that stands for Basic Input/Output System and is the very first program that starts when a computer is powered on. Stored on the motherboard, BIOS is the intermediary that interconnects the components and launches the operating system. The interface for BIOS is rather limited because it is mainly text based with a small color palette. Many motherboards include BIOS, though there is now a transition to the newer Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).

What is UEFI?

Like BIOS, UEFI is an intermediary for the main operating system and the hardware. It is designed to replace BIOS as the standard operating system included on AMD and Intel motherboards. Compared to BIOS, UEFI is much more user friendly and secure, supports larger hard drives, reduces startup times, and more. Many new Intel motherboards now include UEFI instead of BIOS, though such motherboards may sometimes be advertised as having UEFI BIOS.

By NeweggBusiness Staff