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CPU
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
1. LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
Chipset
Chipset
Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
1. Intel^® Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory
14th and 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 Processors:
- Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200/ 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors:
- Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (648 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
1. Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules
2. 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
3. Dual channel memory architecture
4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
Onboard Graphics
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.

- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel^® HD Graphics support:
1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
  * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
  ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
  * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
Audio
Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure

7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
1. Realtek^® Audio CODEC
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
1. Realtek^® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
Wireless Communication module
Intel® Wireless- AC 9560 (PCB rev. 1.0)
- WIFI 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 5.1
- Support 11ac 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_4)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_3)
CPU:
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
  * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4)
Storage Interface
Storage Interface
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
CPU:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB, M2P_SB)
2. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB
USB
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, available through the internal USB headers
Chipset:
1. 1 x USB Type-C^® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2. 1 x USB Type-C^® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
4. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
3. 1 x CPU fan header
4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
5. 3 x system fan headers
6. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
7. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
8. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
9. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
10. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
11. 1 x front panel header
12. 1 x front panel audio header
13. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
14. 1 x USB Type-C^® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
17. 1 x serial port header
18. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
19. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
20. 1 x reset button
21. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
22. 1 x reset jumper
23. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
1. 1 x USB Type-C^® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
3. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
5. 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
6. 1 x DisplayPort
7. 1 x RJ-45 port
8. 3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
I/O Controller
iTE® I/O Controller Chip
1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control

* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Water cooling flow rate detection
5. Fan fail warning
6. Fan speed control
  * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS
BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
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
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
1. Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
  * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for Q-Flash Plus
4. Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
Bundled Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
2. LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm