Motherboard manufacturer, Biostar, has released the Hi-Fi B85S1, the company’s newest motherboard based on Intel’s B85 single chip architecture. The motherboard supports Intel’s 4th generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1150 package and is designed in a Micro ATX form factor with 2 channel DDR3 slots for 16GB.
BIOSTAR’s Hi-Fi B85S1 offers a business-rich option at a value price and includes the company’s Hi-Fi technology, a built-in headphone amplifier, and Super LAN Surge Protection. Being an Intel B85 chipset based system, it comes with features like Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST), for faster system boot and shorter application load time, and Intel Small Business Advantage (Intel SBA), which delivers business-centric security protection, such as Intel Smart Connect Technology and after-hours virus scans and data backup.
The BIOSTAR Hi-Fi B85S1 also comes with support for Direct3D 11.1 and HDMI. It has Blu-ray audio and provides a higher audio output of 24 bit/ 192KHz. In addition, the motherboard includes a “Double Hi-Fi” integrated AMP designed to allow users to enjoy the same high quality of sound, whether the sound source output is set to the front or rear of the PC.
The motherboard boasts 100% solid capacitors and Super Durable Ferrite Chokes to bring users the benefits of higher current capacity, lower energy loss, and better power stability. It is Windows 8 ready, and supports BIO-Remote2 and BIOS Online Update features as well as Charger Booster function for charging of cell-phones.
The Hi-Fi B85S1 is priced at $59. For more information, visit http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=794.
