Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X Motherboard
Z490M-GAMING-X | GigabyteThis product has been discontinued
The Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X motherboard supports 10th gen Intel Core processors and LGA 1200 CPU sockets, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x4, 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x M.2 slot, 6 x SATA 6GB/s ports, back panel features 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, Intel GbE LAN, Realtek ALC1200 codec and a micro-ATX form factor.
Please note: The Intel Z490 chipset uses the new 1200 socket which is only compatible with Intel Core 10th Gen processors, available from the 13th May 2020.
Please note: The Intel Z490 chipset uses the new 1200 socket which is only compatible with Intel Core 10th Gen processors, available from the 13th May 2020.
Features
Specifications
CPU | Support 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 L3 cache varies with CPU |
Chipset | Intel® Z490 Express Chipset |
Memory | 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules To support 3200 MHz, you must use XMP memory. 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 |
Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. Support for up to 2 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 512 MB |
Audio | Realtek® ALC1200 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out |
LAN | Intel® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) |
Expansion Slots | 1 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 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
USB | Chipset: 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers |
Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button |
Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks |
I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. |
BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Unique Features | Support for APP Center Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. @BIOS EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON/OFF Charge RGB Fusion Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install |
Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed |
Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
Remark | Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website. |
Backed by a 3 year Gigabyte warranty.