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Compact Mini-ITX board, dark matte finish with silver heatsinks and integrated rear I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490I AORUS ULTRA Intel motherboard

SKU CH-T722-8C44Y

Mini-ITX board for 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs with dual M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and 64 GB DDR4 support

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel C
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor+PARADE PS175 chip: 1 x HDMI po
  • Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardIntel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 49
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Direct 8-phase digital VRM with 90A smart power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors
  • Extended MOSFET heatsink and multi-layer PCH M.2 heatsink with heatpipes for cooling
  • Dual M.2 slots with SATA and PCIe x4 support plus AORUS Next Gen Thermal Guard
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with Bluetooth 5 and AORUS antenna

Socket LGA 1200 Mini-ITX motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z490I AORUS ULTRA is a Mini-ITX board for Intel 10th generation Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA 1200 package. It uses the Intel Z490 chipset and fits compact builds that need full overclocking features.

Dual M.2 and 2.5 GbE LAN upgrade

Two M.2 sockets accept type 2260 or 2280 SATA and PCIe x4 drives, adding fast storage without using 2.5 inch bays. The Intel 2.5 GbE LAN chip delivers 2.5 Gbps wired throughput, a step up from 1 GbE. Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 supports 160 MHz channels and up to 2.4 Gbps wireless data rate.

Check CPU cooler clearance and memory height

The 8 phase digital VRM with 90 A smart power stages and extended MOSFET heatsink sits close to the socket, so verify cooler dimensions. Only two DDR4 slots exist, limiting maximum capacity to 64 GB. Rear I/O includes HDMI 2.0 at 4096x2160@60 Hz, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Direct 8-phase digital VRM with 90A smart power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors
  • Extended MOSFET heatsink and multi-layer PCH M.2 heatsink with heatpipes for cooling
  • Dual M.2 slots with SATA and PCIe x4 support plus AORUS Next Gen Thermal Guard
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with Bluetooth 5 and AORUS antenna

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ490I AORUS ULTRA
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+PARADE PS175 chip:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.0 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardIntel Core i9/i7 processors:
Support 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
Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors:
Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
Intel Optane ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220-VB codec
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Audio Channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN ChipsetIntel 2.5GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
BluetoothBLUETOOTH 5.1
Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 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
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x speaker header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorMini ITX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)6.7" x 6.7"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesI/O Controller:
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring:
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler 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:
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
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Questions about this item

What clearance does the LGA 1200 socket area need for a CPU cooler on this Mini-ITX board?

The board uses a Mini-ITX form factor with an LGA 1200 socket; check your cooler’s Mini-ITX compatibility and ensure it does not overlap the VRM heatsink or the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.

Which BIOS update method lets me flash the firmware on the Z490I AORUS ULTRA without a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed?

Use Q-Flash Plus: plug the power supply into the 24-pin and 8-pin connectors, insert a USB drive with the BIOS file into the dedicated rear USB port, then press the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear I/O panel.

What replaceable component protects the rear M.2 slot from heat, and how is it serviced?

The M2M_SB slot under the PCH uses a multi-layer heatsink with a heatpipe; if the thermal pad degrades, remove the heatsink screws, clean the surfaces, and apply a new pad of the same thickness.

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