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Compact Mini-ITX board, dark matte finish with silver heatsinks and integrated rear I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490I AORUS ULTRA Intel motherboard

SKU CH-T722-8C44Y

Mini-ITX board for 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs with dual M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and 64 GB DDR4 support

  • ProcessorSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel C
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • 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 8-phase digital VRM with 90A smart power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors
  • Extended MOSFET heatsink and multi-layer PCH M.2 heatsink with heatpipes for cooling
  • Dual M.2 slots with SATA and PCIe x4 support plus AORUS Next Gen Thermal Guard
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with Bluetooth 5 and AORUS antenna

Socket LGA 1200 Mini-ITX motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z490I AORUS ULTRA is a Mini-ITX board for Intel 10th generation Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA 1200 package. It uses the Intel Z490 chipset and fits compact builds that need full overclocking features.

Dual M.2 and 2.5 GbE LAN upgrade

Two M.2 sockets accept type 2260 or 2280 SATA and PCIe x4 drives, adding fast storage without using 2.5 inch bays. The Intel 2.5 GbE LAN chip delivers 2.5 Gbps wired throughput, a step up from 1 GbE. Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 supports 160 MHz channels and up to 2.4 Gbps wireless data rate.

Check CPU cooler clearance and memory height

The 8 phase digital VRM with 90 A smart power stages and extended MOSFET heatsink sits close to the socket, so verify cooler dimensions. Only two DDR4 slots exist, limiting maximum capacity to 64 GB. Rear I/O includes HDMI 2.0 at 4096x2160@60 Hz, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

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Price $153.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ490I AORUS ULTRA
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 count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryIntel Core i9/i7 processors:
Support for DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 4933(O.C.)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 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 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) (M2A_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 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 ALC1220-VB codec
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure7.1-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
Maximum network speed2.5 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 Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 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
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

What clearance does the LGA 1200 socket area need for a CPU cooler on this Mini-ITX board?

The board uses a Mini-ITX form factor with an LGA 1200 socket; check your cooler’s Mini-ITX compatibility and ensure it does not overlap the VRM heatsink or the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.

Which BIOS update method lets me flash the firmware on the Z490I AORUS ULTRA without a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed?

Use Q-Flash Plus: plug the power supply into the 24-pin and 8-pin connectors, insert a USB drive with the BIOS file into the dedicated rear USB port, then press the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear I/O panel.

What replaceable component protects the rear M.2 slot from heat, and how is it serviced?

The M2M_SB slot under the PCH uses a multi-layer heatsink with a heatpipe; if the thermal pad degrades, remove the heatsink screws, clean the surfaces, and apply a new pad of the same thickness.

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