ECS Z77H2-AX Golden Board Intel LGA 1155 Preview - Page 2

cadaveca · Apr 9, 2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLostSwede

What you've labelled as the ASM1081 USB 3.0 controller is an ASM1061 SATA 6Gbps controller...

Hrm. Could be. Which would power the eSATA ports. Odd that two SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports are missing from chipset, although one is likely matched with mSATA port.

15th Warlock · Apr 10, 2012, 12:13 AM

Thanks for the preview! That board sure packs a ton of bling! The thing that caught my attention though was the use of a PLX chip, making this an ideal choice for triple card configurations on Z77.

I have two questions, maybe you can help me with:

First, I didn't see a 3 way SLI bridge included in the board like other manufacturers included in previous models that support this feature, but I noticed three single SLI bridges, can you daisy chain those for multiple cards?

Second, how would you compare the quality of this board to the likes of Asus ROG line from both a hardware as well as software (UEFI BIOS) point of view?

Once again, thank you for your preview.

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you said testes

Freudian slip?

Steven B · Apr 10, 2012, 03:44 AM

Is it me or is their back panel different than yours: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pro...LanID=9#Socket 1155
In the manual it says there is only 1 eSATa ont eh backpanel, but I see two in your pics?

The way I now see is is that the mSATA port is also PCi-E so it uses a PCI-E lane from PCH and no the SATA port disabling thing. That way there is an even number of SATA ports, 2 in the rear are Intel Z77 PCH's SATA revision 2, and 2 in side are the same but not eSATA, 2 more are ASMedia SATA revision 3, and then 2 from PCh are SATA revision 2. mSATA is not connected to SATA subsystem and thus is also for mPCIE as well.

BTW I like your review!

cadaveca · Apr 10, 2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven B

Is it me or is their back panel different than yours: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pro...LanID=9#Socket 1155
In the manual it says there is only 1 eSATa ont eh backpanel, but I see two in your pics?

The way I now see is is that the mSATA port is also PCi-E so it uses a PCI-E lane from PCH and no the SATA port disabling thing. That way there is an even number of SATA ports, 2 in the rear are Intel Z77 PCH's SATA revision 2, and 2 in side are the same but not eSATA, 2 more are ASMedia SATA revision 3, and then 2 from PCh are SATA revision 2. mSATA is not connected to SATA subsystem and thus is also for mPCIE as well.

BTW I like your review!

That board in your link is a different product. There are two "Golden Board" products...one with the PLX PEX8747, and one without. Mine has the PLX chip.

cadaveca · Apr 10, 2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 15th Warlock

First, I didn't see a 3 way SLI bridge included in the board like other manufacturers included in previous models that support this feature, but I noticed three single SLI bridges, can you daisy chain those for multiple cards?

Second, how would you compare the quality of this board to the likes of Asus ROG line from both a hardware as well as software (UEFI BIOS) point of view?

I do believe you can just use the flexible bridges in the absence of PCB-based tri-SLI bridge. I don't run nvidia cards though, so I am not sure about that one, but it would expalin why they included so many.

As to the quality bit...physically, this board is pretty impressive. I wanted very specific features from Z77, and this board very much fits the bill for what I want for my personal rig. I haven't spent too much time in the BIOS yet, and haven't installed anything off of the budled disc yet, but you can be sure that those things, plus performance, will be covered in the full review in about a month from now. You'll probably see a whole lot more of this board too, because as it stands, it's going to get a lot of use as my daily driver.

15th Warlock · Apr 10, 2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cadaveca

I do believe you can just use the flexible bridges in the absence of PCB-based tri-SLI bridge. I don't run nvidia cards though, so I am not sure about that one, but it would expalin why they included so many.

As to the quality bit...physically, this board is pretty impressive. I wanted very specific features from Z77, and this board very much fits the bill for what I want for my personal rig. I haven't spent too much time in the BIOS yet, and haven't installed anything off of the budled disc yet, but you can be sure that those things, plus performance, will be covered in the full review in about a month from now. You'll probably see a whole lot more of this board too, because as it stands, it's going to get a lot of use as my daily driver.

You are very lucky to have that board as it seems like it's gonna be a very exclusive item! It's amazing how far ECS has come in terms of quality! Good luck with your new board and please share your thoughts once IB is available

Thanks for your reply

NHKS · Apr 11, 2012, 01:07 PM

ECS Fine Tuned Golden Board @ youtube (click)

Steven B · Apr 12, 2012, 02:15 AM

ahh okay so yours is the AX not the A2X my bad.

South_DL · Apr 12, 2012, 05:03 AM

What an ugly mobo, ECS on this leagues???, what else?

TheLostSwede · Apr 12, 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cadaveca

Hrm. Could be. Which would power the eSATA ports. Odd that two SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports are missing from chipset, although one is likely matched with mSATA port.

I think you'll find that two of the Intel SATA 3Gbps are for eSATA/mSATA and the two ports from the ASM1061 are for two additional internal SATA 6Gbps ports, not an unusual arrangement.

cadaveca · Apr 12, 2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLostSwede

I think you'll find that two of the Intel SATA 3Gbps are for eSATA/mSATA and the two ports from the ASM1061 are for two additional internal SATA 6Gbps ports, not an unusual arrangement.

No, it's not, however, the ASM1061 for the additional internal SATA 6Gb/s ports is under the PCH cooler, and was not pictured in my preview. THe one pictured in the preview is just below the rear I/O, near the board's left edge.

It actually seems there are two ASM1061 controllers..the one pictured above, is for the rear I/O eSATA. USB 3.0 on the rear I/O is provided by the Z77 PCH. The mSATA is controlled by Z77 PCH, and the secondary internal SATA 6 Gb/s ports are powered by yet another ASM1061 right near the SATA ports. One of the Z77 SATA ports is unused.

All thanks to a conveniently placed speck of dust.

I'll have everything proper on the full review, after IVB launch.

TheLostSwede · Apr 12, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cadaveca

No, it's not, however, the ASM1061 for the additional internal SATA 6Gb/s ports is under the PCH cooler, and was not pictured in my preview. THe one pictured in the preview is just below the rear I/O, near the board's left edge.

It actually seems there are two ASM1061 controllers..the one pictured above, is for the rear I/O eSATA. USB 3.0 on the rear I/O is provided by the Z77 PCH. The mSATA is controlled by Z77 PCH, and the secondary internal SATA 6 Gb/s ports are powered by yet another ASM1061 right near the SATA ports. One of the Z77 SATA ports is unused.

All thanks to a conveniently placed speck of dust.

I'll have everything proper on the full review, after IVB launch.

That explains it... oh well, such is life sometimes

m1dg3t · Apr 12, 2012, 07:46 PM

Nice preview dave, very concise, can we expect a review soon?

TheMailMan78 · Apr 12, 2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m1dg3t

Nice preview dave, very concise, can we expect a review soon?

I think......

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

All thanks to a conveniently placed speck of dust. I'll have everything proper on the full review, after IVB launch.

fullinfusion · Apr 13, 2012, 02:26 AM

Thanks Dave and Great review

And your 1 0f 200 Hmmm

Addy!!! where you live?

m1dg3t · Apr 13, 2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

I think......

Thanks! Missed that

Guess i should have read the entire thread and not just the preview

Dj-ElectriC · Apr 14, 2012, 07:40 AM

I can update that till now i have a very good experience overclocking with that board. ECS has clearly done a good job there.

cadaveca · Apr 14, 2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj-ElectriC

I can update that till now i have a very good experience overclocking with that board. ECS has clearly done a good job there.

They really have. ECS has come pretty far in making sure they meet enthusiast needs.

jumex · Apr 19, 2012, 04:29 PM

Ahh damn...ECS have had to make this sooner to help us with that !

Dj-ElectriC · Apr 19, 2012, 06:20 PM

im about to build a black-gold PC build based on the ECS golden board soon (with water cooling) but im still thinking hard if i should leave my amazing asus motherboard for it.

radrok · Apr 19, 2012, 06:40 PM

Your board is really good but the colour scheme is meh

EarthDog · Apr 19, 2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj-ElectriC

im about to build a black-gold PC build based on the ECS golden board soon (with water cooling) but im still thinking hard if i should leave my amazing asus motherboard for it.

You would be the first I bet!

Dj-ElectriC · Apr 19, 2012, 11:00 PM

Destiny has been sat. Ordered some shiny gold plated and black watercooling stuff from Performance PCS to match the color scheme. Please god forgive me for im about to sin.

cadaveca · Apr 19, 2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj-ElectriC

Destiny has been sat. Ordered some shiny gold plated and black watercooling stuff from Performance PCS to match the color scheme. Please god forgive me for im about to sin.

Me too. Yes, It's that good.

cadaveca · Apr 24, 2012, 12:31 AM

Happy to report the bridge chip works just fine with SNB chips, and allows triple VGAs @ x16/x8/x8.

IT's worth noting that the primary VGA is no longer the top slot in this config, and it switches to the second slot. Also, this is hte slot that retains the x16 PCIe link. PCIe 2.0 devices working just fine! Tri-SLI or TriFire on SandyBridge? You bet.

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Steven B Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 571 (0.20/day) Thanks: 11 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Is it me or is their back panel different than yours: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pro...LanID=9#Socket 1155 In the manual it says there is only 1 eSATa ont eh backpanel, but I see two in your pics? The way I now see is is that the mSATA port is also PCi-E so it uses a PCI-E lane from PCH and no the SATA port disabling thing. That way there is an even number of SATA ports, 2 in the rear are Intel Z77 PCH's SATA revision 2, and 2 in side are the same but not eSATA, 2 more are ASMedia SATA revision 3, and then 2 from PCh are SATA revision 2. mSATA is not connected to SATA subsystem and thus is also for mPCIE as well. BTW I like your review! Last edited by Steven B; Apr 10, 2012 at 03:59 AM.

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