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CPU
CPU
LGA1200 package:
1. 11th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors / Intel^® Core™ i7 processors / Intel^® Core™ i5 processors
2. 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors / Intel^® Core™ i7 processors / Intel^® Core™ i5 processors / Intel^® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel^® Pentium^® processors / Intel^® Celeron^® processors*
  * Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel^® Smart Cache, Intel^® Celeron^® G5xx5 family.
3. L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information.)
LGA1200 package:
1. 11th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors / Intel^® Core™ i7 processors / Intel^® Core™ i5 processors
2. 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors / Intel^® Core™ i7 processors / Intel^® Core™ i5 processors / Intel^® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel^® Pentium^® processors / Intel^® Celeron^® processors*
  * Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel^® Smart Cache, Intel^® Celeron^® G5xx5 family.
3. L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information.)
Chipset
Chipset
1. Intel^® B560 Express Chipset
1. Intel^® B560 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory
1. 11th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors:
  Support for DDR4 4600(O.C.) / 4500(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4300(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
2. 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9/i7 processors:
  Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
3. 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium^®/Celeron^® processors:
  Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
4. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
5. Dual channel memory architecture
6. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
7. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
8. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
1. 11th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors:
  Support for DDR4 4800(O.C.) / 4700(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4500(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4300(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
2. 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9/i7 processors:
  Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
3. 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i5/i3 /Pentium^®/Celeron^® processors:
  Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
4. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
5. Dual channel memory architecture
6. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
7. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
8. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel^® HD Graphics support:
1. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
  * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
  * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
3. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
  * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel^® HD Graphics support:
1. 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz^(Note)
2. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
  * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
3. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
  * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
4. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
  * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time

(Note) D-Sub port, supported by 11th Generation processors only.
Audio
Audio
1. Realtek^® Audio CODEC
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first.
1. Realtek^® Audio CODEC
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
LAN
LAN
1. Realtek^® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
1. Intel^® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
  (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)*
  * Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
2. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
  (The PCIEX1 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
  * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)^(Note)
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
3. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1)
  (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
4. 1 x PCI slot
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
Multi-Graphics Technology
Multi-Graphics Technology
1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Storage Interface
Storage Interface
CPU:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_CPU)*
  * Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
Chipset:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB)
2. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready
* System acceleration with Intel^® Optane™ Memory can only be enabled on the M2P_CPU connector and with an 11th Generation Intel^® processor installed.
CPU:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)^(Note)
  (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
Chipset:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready
* System Acceleration with Intel^® Optane™ Memory enabled on the M2A_CPU connector only.
USB
USB
Chipset:
1. 1 x USB Type-C^® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
2. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
3. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
1. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
1. 1 x USB Type-C^® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
2. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
3. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
1. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x CPU fan header
4. 3 x system fan headers
5. 1 x addressable LED strip header
6. 1 x RGB LED strip header
7. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
8. 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
9. 1 x front panel header
10. 1 x front panel audio header
11. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
12. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
13. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
14. 1 x serial port header
15. 1 x parallel port header
16. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
17. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x CPU fan header
4. 3 x system fan headers
5. 1 x addressable LED strip header
6. 1 x RGB LED strip header
7. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
8. 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
9. 1 x front panel header
10. 1 x front panel audio header
11. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
12. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
13. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
14. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
15. 1 x serial port header
16. 1 x parallel port header
17. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
18. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.
Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors
1. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x DisplayPort
5. 1 x HDMI port
6. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
7. 1 x USB Type-C^® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
8. 1 x RJ-45 port
9. 3 x audio jacks
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2. 1 x D-Sub port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x DisplayPort
5. 1 x HDMI port
6. 1 x USB Type-C^® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
7. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
8. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
9. 1 x RJ-45 port
10. 6 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
I/O Controller
1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
H/W Monitoring
1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Fan fail warning
5. Fan speed control
  * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Fan fail warning
5. Fan speed control
  * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS
BIOS
1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
Unique Features
1. Support for APP Center
  * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
  @BIOS
  EasyTune
  Fast Boot
  Game Boost
  ON/OFF Charge
  RGB Fusion
  Smart Backup
  System Information Viewer
2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
3. Support for Q-Flash
4. Support for Xpress Install
1. Support for APP Center
  * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
  @BIOS
  EasyTune
  Fast Boot
  Game Boost
  ON/OFF Charge
  RGB Fusion
  Smart Backup
  System Information Viewer
2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
3. Support for Q-Flash
4. Support for Xpress Install
Bundled Software
Bundled Software
1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
2. Realtek^® Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
2. cFosSpeed
Operating System
Operating System
1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
Form Factor
1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
Note
Note
Supported by 11th Generation processors only
Remark
Remark
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.