Intel Motherboards - Showing 49 - 72 of 2517 Products
GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE (Z590 AORUS XTREME WB) LGA 1200 Intel ...
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5400(OC) / 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 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec+ESS ES9018K2M DAC+TI OPA1622 operational amplifier
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/...
- Model #: Z590 AORUS XTREME WB
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6386
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 Steel Legend WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-203
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860 CHALLENGER WIFI WHITE LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 8666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Model #: B860 CHALLENGER WIFI WHITE
- Item #: 9B-13-162-240
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM B860 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 ...
- Memory Standard: Support up to 8200+MT/s (OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-760
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX ...
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8933+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 Lightning WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-202
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX ...
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 LiveMixer WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-204
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860 Pro RS LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX Motherboard
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 Pro RS
- Item #: 9B-13-162-205
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860 Pro RS WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX ...
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 Pro RS WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-206
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR4, Dual ...
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ 5133(O.C.)/ 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/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MT/s memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: B760M DS3H AX DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-145-425
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860I Lightning WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 Mini ITX ...
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 9333+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 3 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860I Lightning WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-219
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860 Pro-A LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX Motherboard
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 Pro-A
- Item #: 9B-13-162-207
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE H810M GAMING WIFI6 GEN5 Intel LGA 1851 mATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 6400
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® Audio CODEC
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: H810M G WIFI6 GEN5
- Item #: 9B-13-145-622
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ Motherboard, Back-connect ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support 8800 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8800+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0 Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM • The DIMM slots on this motherboard have double-sided latches. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- PC...
- Model #: PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ
- Item #: 9B-13-144-704
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE W790 AI TOP Intel Xeon W Processor Motherboard (LGA4677), E-ATX, DDR5, 6x ...
- Memory Standard: Support for 5600(O.C.) / 4800 MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 4677
- Chipset: Intel W790
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 5 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 * The PCIEX16_4 and PCIEX16_5 slots become unavailable when an Intel Xeon W-2500/W-2400 series processor is used. * The PCI Express x16 slots support only graphics cards or NVMe SSDs. For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot.
- Max LAN Speed: 10Gbps
- Model #: W790 AI TOP
- Item #: 9B-13-145-573
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 4400
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
- Item #: 9B-13-119-691
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Intel Z790 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, three ...
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Buffer Supported: Un-buffered
- Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
- Model #: 90MB1MS0-MVAAY0
- Item #: 9B-13-119-782
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500 / DDR5 9600
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Support Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
- Item #: 9B-13-119-690
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-699
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-695
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-693
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel Core Ultra ...
- Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex NitroPath DRAM Technology DIMM FIT ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * 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/ download-center/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA...
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-728
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Model #: PRIME Z890-P WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-696
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode)
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-692
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series ...
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-698
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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.
Questions
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.

