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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black PCB

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B760 AORUS ELITE AX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-6CMA-GP38J

LGA 1700 ATX board with 12+1+1 60A phases, four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB, triple PCIe 4.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5 GbE LAN and WiFi 6E

  • ProcessorSupport for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel B760
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupport for DDR5 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000
  • Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 128 GB across four DIMM slots
  • 12+1+1 phase digital power design with 60 A DrMOS for stable CPU delivery
  • Triple M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 support and dedicated thermal guards
  • 5 GbE LAN and WiFi 6E AX211 for high-speed wired and wireless networking

Socket and memory for 12th and 13th Gen Intel

The board uses the LGA 1700 socket and the Intel B760 chipset to support 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288-pin DDR5 slots run in dual channel and accept up to 128 GB total with a maximum of 32 GB per DIMM. Supported memory speeds range from 4800 MT/s up to 7600 MT/s when overclocked, and ECC un-buffered modules operate in non-ECC mode.

Power delivery and thermal layout

A 12+1+1 twin hybrid phase digital design uses 60A DrMOS to feed the CPU cleanly under load. Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks and an M.2 Thermal Guard dissipate heat from the power stages and the primary SSD slot. The six-layer PCB with double copper content helps spread warmth across the board, keeping temperatures steady during sustained workloads.

Connectivity, expansion and builder aids

One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ-Latch and Ultra Durable Armor holds a graphics card securely, while two additional x16 slots run at PCIe 3.0 x1 for add-in cards. Three M.2 connectors support 2280 and 22110 drives at PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide extra storage. Rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameB760 AORUS ELITE AX
Processor
ProcessorSupport for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel B760
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupport 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 MT/s memory modules
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2M_SB)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
Support for 11ax 160 MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbit/s data rate
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and 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.
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)
Rear panel ports1 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
4 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
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length30.5 cm × 24.4 cm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1700 socket without bending pins?

Align the triangle marker on the processor with the socket corner, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever until it clicks. The socket uses 1700 contacts; forcing the chip is the step most people get wrong.

Which components on the B760 AORUS ELITE AX will need replacement first under normal use?

The CMOS battery on the board typically lasts several years before the BIOS settings reset at boot. Fan headers support Smart Fan 6 curves, so case fans can be swapped individually when bearings wear out.

What thermal limit appears first on the 12+1+1 phase VRM with 60A DrMOS during sustained all-core loads?

The MOSFET heatsinks are fully covered and tied to a 6-layer 2X copper PCB, so VRM throttling usually arrives before the M.2 Thermal Guard saturates, especially with 13th Gen CPUs drawing high current.

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