Delivering power only when it’s neededThe number of active VRM power phases are automatically adjusted according to the CPU loading, allowing the most energy efficient of power phases.

Supporting future CPUsGIGABYTE’s Intel platform-based motherboards are designed with the latest VRD 11.1 (Voltage Regulator Down) power design specification. All new future Intel CPU requiresa VRD 11.1 designed motherboard in order to maximize power efficiency and energy savings

GIGABYTE Dynamic-6 Gear Switching Technology

Automatically adjusts the number of active power phases needed according to CPU loading

World's only motherboard energy saving technology with hardware-based Dynamic 6-Gear / 4-Gear Switching.

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Power PhasesPower Phases

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What is a Power Phase?

+ 12V (Vin)

MOSFETSwitch that allows or stops electric current to pass through an electric circuit forpower charging

MOSFETSwitch that allows or stops electric current to pass through an electric circuit forpower discharging

ChokeStores energy andregulates current (Reduces EMI)

Solid CapacitorStores & discharges electric current when needed

CPU

1 set Phase Power = 2 MOSFETs + 1 Choke + 1 Solid Capacitor

Hi-MOS

Low-MOS

A Voltage Regulator Down (VRD) is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level for the CPU.

What is a VRD?

New VRD 11.1 Design

Older VRD Design

Future CPU Support Yes No

Better power efficiency Yes No

GIGABYTE’s unique LED hardware design allows users to see the dynamic gear shifting in real-time

Heavy Loading Light Loading

GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced features multiple gears, allowing the CPU to maintain optimum power efficiency from light all the way to heavy loading.

Dynamic 6-Gear Switching automatically adjusts the number of active power phases needed according to CPU loading

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Gear 1

Gear 3

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Gear 4

Gear 6