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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490 GAMING X Intel motherboard

SKU CH-MZ5M-MPB16

LGA 1200 ATX board with Intel Z490 chipset, four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, dual M.2 and six SATA ports, plus HDMI 1.4 video and Intel gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel C
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: 1 x
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core i9 to Celeron CPUs via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4600 MHz overclocked with i9/i7 processors
  • Two M.2 slots for SATA and PCIe SSDs in 2242/2260/2280/22110 sizes
  • Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support
  • HDMI 1.4 output up to 4096x2160 at 30 Hz with HDCP 2.3

LGA 1200 Z490 ATX board for 10th Gen Intel Core

The GIGABYTE Z490 GAMING X fits 10th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA 1200 package. It uses the Intel Z490 chipset and provides an HDMI 1.4 port that supports 4096x2160@30 Hz with HDCP 2.3. The board is aimed at builders who want a standard ATX foundation with integrated graphics output.

Straightforward ATX install with dual M.2 slots

Mounting follows the usual ATX pattern and the 24 pin plus 8 pin power connectors sit in standard locations. Two M.2 connectors accept 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths for SATA and PCIe x4 or x2 SSDs. The primary PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot runs at x16 and should hold the graphics card for best performance; three x1 slots are also available.

Check CPU cooler clearance and memory compatibility

Verify that your cooler fits the LGA 1200 socket keep out zone and does not block the first DDR4 slot. Memory support depends on the processor: Core i9 and i7 allow overclocked speeds up to 4600 MHz, while Core i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron are limited to 2666 MHz. The board tops out at 128 GB across four 288 pin slots in dual channel mode.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ490 GAMING X
Processor
ProcessorSupport 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
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryIntel Core i9/i7 processors:
DDR4 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
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, 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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks
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 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.1 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the HDMI 1.4 port is outputting 4096x2160@30 Hz after build?

Connect a display via the HDMI port, boot into the OS, open display settings and verify the resolution reads 4096x2160 at 30 Hz; the Intel HD Graphics driver will report the active mode.

Which cables or modules are not included and must be purchased separately for a working system?

The board ships with SATA cables and an I/O shield; you must buy a 10th Gen LGA 1200 CPU, DDR4 DIMMs, storage drives, a graphics card if the CPU lacks integrated graphics, and a power supply.

Should I choose the M.2 slot supporting 22110 length or the one limited to 2280 for my SSD?

Use the M2A_SB slot for 22110, 2280, 2260 or 2242 drives; use M2M_SB only for 2280, 2260 or 2242 drives — both accept SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSDs.

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