Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X LGA 1200 Micro-ATX Motherboard
Level up your gaming experience with the Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X LGA 1200 Micro-ATX Motherboard. Designed for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators who want to pack a lot of power into a small form factor, this micro-ATX motherboard is powered by the Intel Z490 chipset and supports 10th generation Intel processors with the LGA 1200 socket. It takes full advantage of the PCIe 3.0 data bandwidth using a PCIe 4.0-grade hardware design to deliver high performance for tasks such video editing, 3D rendering, and more. Up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM, reaching 4400 MHz when overclocked, can be installed across four memory slots. The motherboard also features advanced cooling and supports one M.2 SSD and up to six SATA III storage drives, which can be put into RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 configurations. Its two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots can accommodate 2-Way and Quad-GPU AMD CrossFireX configurations to maximize your system's graphical capabilities for high frame rates, connecting 4K monitors, and faster video rendering times. Alternatively, the built-in DisplayPort and HDMI port allow you to take advantage of integrated CPU graphics. An additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot is available alongside two Thunderbolt 3 headers for compatible expansion cards.
Connect compatible peripherals to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports to transfer data at up to 10 Gb/s. The Z490M GAMING X also features a cFosSpeed-optimized Gigabit Ethernet port and delivers deep and immersive 7.1-channel surround sound through the Realtek ALC1200 codec. You can customize your computing experience using the addressable RGB headers to connect light strips, which can be synced with other Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0-compatible peripherals such as mice and keyboards using the desktop software or mobile app. Windows 10 64-bit is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's features.
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Storage and Memory
- One M.2 slot is available, supporting up to type 22110 SATA and PCIe NVMe SSD.
- Six SATA III headers are available for hard drives and 2.5" SSDs.
- RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported.
- Intel Optane memory modules are supported, which enhance mechanical disk drives by caching frequently accessed data.
- Up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4-4400 (OC) memory can be installed across four slots.
Enhanced Cooling
- A large, specially designed grooved heatsink, optimizes airflow.
- The thick thermal pad work to deliver lower MOSFET temperatures.
- Thermal guards help to quickly dissipate heat from the M.2 solid-state drives to avoid speed throttling.
- Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange fan headers to correspond with the thermal sensors located across the motherboard so that the system stays cool while maintaining a high level of performance for games and other demanding applications.
- Fan Stop lets you to take control of your computer's noise level by allowing specified fans to halt when the system drops to a designated temperature level. These settings may be customized according to your preferences.
- Hybrid Fan Headers automatically detect the connected liquid- or air-cooling systems, enabling Smart Fan 5 to monitor information such as flow-rate.
Electrical Performance
PCIe 4.0 Hardware Design
Designed for Durability
- Gigabyte's double locking brackets keep PCIe slots securely affixed to the motherboard.
- A stainless steel shield reinforces the PCIe connectors, providing extra strength to support heavy graphics cards.
- The memory slots include stainless steel shielding, which is designed to prevent bending, twisting, and distortion in addition to protecting against possible electrostatic interference.
- Solid plated ATX 24-pin and 8-pin power connectors deliver a stable power supply to key components.
- This motherboard features resistors with an anti-sulfur layer that help prevent sulfur compounds in the air from causing electrical malfunctions.
- An integrated I/O shield makes the motherboard installation process easier.
- With the Q-Flash Plus feature, you can update the BIOS without having to install a CPU or video card. Simply copy the new BIOS file to a USB flash drive, insert it into the designated port, then press the Q-Flash button.
AMD CrossFireX Support
Immersive Audio
- The Realtek ALC1200 audio codec provides vibrant 7.1-channel surround sound.
- High-quality, durable capacitors help to deliver clear sound to audio equipment.
- A noise guard separates sensitive audio components from areas that may cause distortion and noise.
Network Performance
- The Gigabit Ethernet port provides a fast network connection with high-speed data transfers using compatible devices.
- The cFosSpeed network traffic management application to automatically allocate bandwidth so that the highest network priority goes to games or specified applications.
USB 3.2 Gen 2
RGB Fusion 2.0 Lighting
Gigabyte Z490 M GAMING X Specs
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1200 |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| Thunderbolt | None |
| Display | 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Audio | 6 x 3.5 mm |
| Ethernet / Controller | 1 x Intel Gigabit |
| PS/2 | 1 x PS/2 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x 288-Pin |
| Memory Support | DDR4 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4300, 4400 MHz |
| Maximum Capacity | 128 GB |
| Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
| ECC Support | Non-ECC, ECC (Non-ECC Mode) Unbuffered |
| SATA | 6 x SATA III |
| M.2 | 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x2, PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified)) |
| U.2 | None |
| Optane Memory Support | Yes |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port) 2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port) |
| Multi-GPU Support | 2-Way, Quad-GPU AMD CrossFireX |
| Air Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin CPU 3 x 4-Pin System |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24-Pin Mainboard 1 x 4-Pin ATX 1 x 8-Pin ATX |
| Security | TPM Module |
| LED Header | 4 x RGB |
| Audio | 1 x Speaker 1 x S/PDIF |
| Diagnostics | Clear CMOS, Flash BIOS |
| Add-On | 2 x Thunderbolt Card Header |
| Legacy | 1 x Serial |
| ROM | 256 Mb |
| I/O Connection Headers | AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC1200 (7.1-Channel) |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10 (64-Bit) |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| Dimensions | 9.61 x 9.61" / 24.4 x 24.4Â cm |
| Package Weight | 2.835 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.8 x 10.6 x 2.8" |
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