Gigabyte G1 Sniper Z87 Motherboard Review

Internal SATA connections number six and follow the new SATA6 connection standard.  The black ports come directly from the Z87 chipset.   

The I/O panel features many common connections and a whole lot of gold ones for improved connectivity.  Along the panel you will find a single PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse port, two USB 2.0, four USB 3.0 and a single gold plated USB 2.0 For DAC connections.  There is a single RJ-45 network connection powered by a Killer Networks E2200, digital audio over optical, and five gold plated analog audio connections for multi channel sound.  Video connections are made possible over HDMI and Display Port.

Not surprising you will only find a minimum of accessories included in the box including manuals, driver disk, cables and G1-Killer branded I/O shield.  There is very little need for anything else and with fewer the items means lower cost.