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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard in dark finish with prominent VRM heatsinks, dual M.2 shields, rear I/O cover and AORUS branding

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE H470I AORUS PRO AX Mini-ITX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-1YD1-JF6SQ

Mini-ITX board for 10th Gen Intel Core, dual M.2 slots, WiFi 6, dual LAN and 64 GB DDR4

  • ProcessorSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 processor
  • ChipsetIntel H470
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor+PARADE PS175 chip: 1 x HDMI po
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Direct 5+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS for stable power delivery
  • Dual M.2 slots with heatsinks and Intel Optane memory ready
  • Onboard WIFI 6 2T2R with external AORUS antenna
  • Dual Intel LAN at 2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps with cFosSpeed

H470 Mini-ITX for 10th Gen Intel Core

This H470 Mini-ITX motherboard fits LGA 1200 processors from the 10th Gen Intel Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 families as well as Pentium and Celeron models. It uses a Direct 5+1 Phase Digital VRM with DrMOS and an extended MOSFET heatsink plus a multi-layered PCH M.2 heatsink with heatpipes and thermal baseplate. The board targets builders who want a compact yet capable platform for small-form-factor systems.

Two DDR4 slots with CPU-dependent speeds

Memory support tops out at 64 GB across two 288-pin DDR4 slots running in dual channel. With a Core i9 or i7 the board handles 2933, 2666, 2400 and 2133 MHz; with Core i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron it handles 2666, 2400 and 2133 MHz. ECC unbuffered DIMMs are also supported. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports and two M.2 sockets (one front, one back) provide storage expansion, both accepting 2260 and 2280 drives.

Check CPU cooler clearance and M.2 placement

Verify that your chosen CPU cooler fits the Mini-ITX layout and does not block the single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot or the front M.2 socket. The rear M.2 socket sits on the back of the PCB, so confirm your case allows access or has a cut-out. Rear I/O includes HDMI 2.0 for 4096x2160 at 60 Hz, dual Intel LAN (2.5 GbE and 1 GbE), WiFi 6 and USB 3.2 Gen 1. A pre-installed I/O shield and Q-Flash Plus simplify the build.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameH470I AORUS PRO AX
Processor
ProcessorSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 processors / Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1200 package
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel H470
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryIntel Core i9/i7 processors:
Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors:
Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
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
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB codec
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel 2.5GbE LAN chip
Second LAN controllerIntel GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s + 1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel 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 160 MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbit/s data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Bluetooth support5.1
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2260 or 2280 M.2 form factor for this board?

Both M.2 slots accept type 2260 and 2280 drives; the front slot also supports SATA SSDs, while the rear slot is PCIe only, so choose 2280 PCIe for the rear and either interface for the front.

What does the 2.5 GbE LAN rating mean for actual network throughput?

The Intel 2.5GbE controller provides a 2.5 Gbps link to the router or switch; real-world throughput will be below that ceiling and depends on cabling, switch port speed and the remote endpoint.

Which USB standard is implemented on the rear panel?

The board provides USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, which operate at up to 5 Gbps signalling rate for external storage and peripherals.

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