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Rectangular ATX motherboard in black with silver heatsinks and RGB lighting zones

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ELITE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8JS6-DETEY

ATX board for 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs with 12-phase digital VRM, dual M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN and RGB Fusion 2.0

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel C
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: 1 x
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardSupport for DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Dual M.2 slots with AORUS thermal guards keep SSDs cool
  • Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN provides 2.5 Gbps wired throughput
  • RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting syncs with compatible components

Socket and chipset

The GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ELITE uses the Intel Z490 chipset and an LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. Four DDR4 DIMM slots accept up to 128GB of dual-channel memory with overclocked speeds reaching 5000 MT/s. The board targets builders who want a full-size ATX foundation for gaming or workstation tasks.

VRM cooling and network

A direct 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages feeds the CPU, while an advanced thermal design uses optimised surface heatsinks to dissipate heat. Two M.2 slots each receive an AORUS Thermal Guard to keep storage temperatures in check. Smart Fan 5 hybrid headers provide fan-stop, PWM control and noise detection for quiet operation. A Realtek 2.5GbE LAN controller delivers 2.5Gbps wired throughput.

Connectors and daily use

Rear I/O supplies two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports and four USB 2.0 ports. Front-panel headers add one USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and four USB 2.0 connections. An integrated I/O shield simplifies installation. HDMI 1.4 output supports 4096x2160 at 30 Hz with HDCP 2.3. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed. Realtek ALC1200 audio handles 7.1-channel output and S/PDIF. RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting ties into the broader ecosystem.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Dual M.2 slots with AORUS thermal guards keep SSDs cool
  • Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN provides 2.5 Gbps wired throughput
  • RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting syncs with compatible components

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ490 AORUS ELITE
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors / Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1200 package
ChipsetIntel Z490
Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardSupport for DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 4933(O.C.)/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(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
* To support 3200 MHz, you must use XMP memory.
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x161 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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.22 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB/M2A_SB)
Intel Optane ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1200
Audio Channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN ChipsetRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Back I/O Ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesMulti-Graphics Technology:
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
I/O Controller:
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring:
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
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 Unique Features
Unique Features:
Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Cen

Questions about this item

How do I install a CPU into the LGA 1200 socket and which step is often missed?

Lift the retention lever, align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower the CPU gently without forcing it, then secure the lever; the step many miss is removing the plastic protective cover from the socket before placement.

What maintenance will the board need later, such as the CMOS battery or fan headers?

The onboard Realtek ALC1200 audio and 2.5 GbE LAN have no user-serviceable parts; only the CMOS battery on the board may eventually need replacement to keep BIOS settings and the system clock accurate.

What thermal limit appears first on the VRM during sustained heavy loads?

The direct 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages is cooled by an optimised surface heatsink; under prolonged full-load the VRM temperature rise is the first thermal boundary you will encounter.

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