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ASUS, BIOSTAR, Gigabyte also Enabling H87 and B85 Overclocking Motherboards

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After the world found out the ability to OC a non-Z Intel 8 Series Chipset ASRock motherboard, other manufacturers are now following suit

 

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Source image: http://rog.asus.com/251652013/news/asus-bios-update-enables-h87-and-b85-overclocking-motherboards/

Additional: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/gigabyte-biostar-overclocking-h87-b85,23435.html

 

Press Release


TAIPEI, TAIWAN—15 JULY, 2013


ASUS Brings Haswell Processor Overclocking to H87 and B85 Motherboards

UEFI BIOS update for ASUS motherboards based on Intel H87 and B85 chipsets unlocks overclocking features for new 4th generation Intel Core K Series chips

 

Taipei, Taiwan (12 July2013) — ASUS today announced that the latest UEFI BIOS for its motherboards based on Intel® H87 and B85 chipsets unlocks previously inaccessible overclocking features for 4th generation Intel Core™ processors.

Before this update, the overclocking features of new Haswell ‘K Series’ processors could be enjoyed only with motherboards based on the Intel Z87 chipset. Now, however, performance enthusiasts can exploit the power of Haswell K Series processors using ASUS 8 Series motherboards like the ASUS H87M-PRO and B85-PRO.

 


Extra performance — no extra cost

The BIOS update is a free download for 10 ASUS motherboards — the H87-PRO, H87-PLUS, H87M-PRO, H87M-PLUS, H87M-E, H87I-PLUS, B85-PRO, B85-PLUS, B85M-E and B85M-G.

Once installed, the update enables frequency multiplier-based overclocking in one simple step for unlocked Intel K Series processors such as the Intel Core i7-4770K and Core i5 4670K. The BIOS also includes several features to make life simpler for PC users. A ‘Last Modified’ log makes it easy to determine when and how a particular setting was changed, and custom settings can be saved to a ‘favorites’ list for rapid switching to suit different applications.

 


All-around protection for superior reliability

All ASUS motherboards based on Intel 8 Series chipsets feature high-endurance 5X Protection technology for the ultimate in reliability and durability. DIGI+ VRM voltage regulation ensures precise digital control over power delivery to the processor for reduced energy consumption and enhanced stability, while resettable fuses protect I/O ports and DIMM slots from short circuits and voltage spikes.

Electrostatic-discharge guards also protect sensitive components from electromagnetic interference and high-quality solid capacitors that are industry-rated for a lifespan for over 50 years of continuous use under typical operating conditions (at 65 degrees Centigrade) — over twice as long as traditional electrolytic capacitors.

The newly enabled overclocking features for Intel Haswell K Series processors and the superior reliability of 5X Protection technology reaffirm the ASUS commitment to giving customers the best in PC performance at a price they can afford.

 

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS motherboards based on Intel 8 Series chipsets are available now. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. UEFI BIOS updates for ASUS motherboards based on Intel H87 and B85 chipsets can be downloaded from:


For more information, see www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Platform_Products

 

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Has Intel made a response about this or are they just going to let them have the features?

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Wow, wonder if these companies will start doing more 'gaming' level boards with these chipsets because of this. Think of the budget builds!

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this would really help with people that want to get into PC gaming and/or OCing.. but dont have the cash for higher end boards... But then again... if you can affoard intell generally you can afford a board to go with the chip heh

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Still confused on the whole K-series thing. Does Intel just "push a button" to unlock the CPU and sell it at a premium, or is there a binning process?

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