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ATX motherboard, dark PCB with silver heatsinks and integrated I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX motherboard accessory

SKU CH-H2E8-3SGZP

ATX motherboard for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core with dual M.2 thermal guards, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, and 12+1 phase digital VRM

  • Ready for 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs with LGA 1200 socket
  • Stable power delivery via 12+1 phase digital VRM using 55A DrMOS
  • Dual M.2 slots protected by next-generation thermal guards for cooler storage
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 GbE LAN for fast wired and wireless networking
  • Q-Flash Plus updates BIOS without CPU memory or GPU installed

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Accessory

This new motherboard accessory fits the GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX board. It supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1200 socket. The Intel Z490 chipset provides an ATX form factor foundation. It is built for enthusiasts assembling a high-performance desktop system.

Ideal for builders needing robust power

Suits users who want a direct 12+1 phases digital VRM solution with 55A DrMOS. The design includes next generation VRM cooling fins and a direct touch heatpipe. Builders requiring integrated WiFi 6 and 2.5 GbE LAN will benefit. Not for buyers who need a different socket type or a smaller form factor board.

Dual M.2 slots with AORUS thermal guards

The board offers two M.2 connectors equipped with AORUS next generation thermal guards. This specification determines storage expandability and thermal management for high-speed drives. Additional features include USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports. The integrated I/O shield simplifies installation.

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Price $118.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ490 AORUS PRO AX

Questions about this item

How do I install the motherboard into the case, and what step do builders often miss?

Mount the board using the ATX screw pattern and connect the 24-pin ATX power plus the 8-pin CPU power; the step often missed is plugging in the 8-pin CPU power near the socket.

What maintenance or replacement will this motherboard need later?

The BIOS chip can be updated later using Q-Flash Plus without a CPU or memory installed; no other user-serviceable parts require periodic replacement.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy load?

The 12+1 phase digital VRM with 55A DrMOS and direct-touch heatpipe handles extended loads; thermal throttling of the CPU will occur before the VRM overheats.

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