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

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ULTRA Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Z4CX-17TWT

Supports 10th-generation Intel processors with LGA 1200 socket, Z490 chipset and up to 128 GB DDR4 memory

  • Processor1. Support LGA1200 slot - 10th generation processor: Intel ®
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI-E x16 slot, supporting x16 operating specification (PC
  • SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
  • Supports 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA 1200 socket
  • Up to 128 GB DDR4 memory across four DIMM slots
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN for faster wired networking
  • Realtek ALC1220-VB audio with 7.1-channel and DTS:X Ultra support
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port on rear I/O for high-speed peripherals

Z490 AORUS ULTRA ATX platform

This Intel Z490 ATX motherboard uses the LGA 1200 socket for 10th generation Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. It targets builders who want a full-size board with robust power delivery and extensive rear I/O. Four DDR4 DIMM slots and a single PCI-E x16 slot running at x16 give room for a high-end graphics card and plenty of system memory. The board ships with an I/O shield and one SATA cable.

128 GB DDR4 capacity with six SATA III ports

Four memory slots support up to 128 GB of DDR4, providing headroom for heavy multitasking, content creation or large virtual machines. Storage connectivity centres on six SATA III interfaces, allowing multiple SSDs and hard drives in RAID configurations. The single PCI-E x16 slot handles the graphics card at full x16 speed, while additional PCI-E x1 slots accept extra controllers or capture cards. Memory and storage limits are defined by the chipset and slot count.

Intel 2.5 GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

Networking is handled by an integrated Intel 2.5 GbE controller supporting 2.5 Gbit, 1 Gbit and 100 Mbit links. Rear I/O includes one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and a second Type-C header for front-panel connection. Audio uses the Realtek ALC1220-VB codec with DTS:X Ultra support for up to 7.1 channels and DSD playback. The ATX form factor at 30.5 x 24.4 cm fits standard cases and leaves room for large coolers.

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Price $299.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineGIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ULTRA
Model nameGIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ULTRA
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntegrated Intel ® 2.5GbE network chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersBased on chipset:
1 USB Type-C ™ interface, support USB 3.2 Gen 2, need to be connected from the USB socket in the main board through the cable
2. 1 USB Type-C ™ interface in the rear window IO, supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2
3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) in the rear window IO
4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 in the rear window IO, 2 need to be connected from the USB socket in the main board via the cable)
Based on chipset + 2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
5.8 USB 2.0/1 interfaces (4 in the rear window IO, 4 need to be connected from the USB socket in the main board through the cable)

Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR4 memory work with the Z490 AORUS ULTRA?

The board has four DDR4 DIMM slots and supports up to 128GB total capacity, so your current DDR4 modules will fit and function.

How can I verify the 2.5GbE LAN is running at full speed after installation?

Check the network adapter properties in Windows or use ethtool in Linux; the link speed should read 2.5 Gbit/s when connected to a 2.5GbE switch or router.

Which accessories are included and what must I source separately?

The package contains the motherboard, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU cooler, mounting screws and any additional cables are not supplied.

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