Gigabyte B760M Aorus Pro AX DDR4 Motherboard

On sale! (normally $329) The Gigabyte B760M Aorus Pro AX DDR4 Motherboard supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors and LGA 1700 sockets, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0 and 3.0 compatible expansion slots, 2 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 9 x rear USB ports, 4 x front panel USB header ports, Realtek 2.5Gb LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Realtek HD audio codec and a micro-ATX motherboard form factor.

Warning: This product contains a button battery - If swallowed, a lithium battery can cause severe or fatal injuries with 2 hours. - Keep batteries out of reach of children. - If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Features

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B760M Aorus Pro AX DDR4 (Rev. 1.0)

• Intel® Socket LGA 1700：Support 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
• Unparalleled Performance：Twin 14*+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
• Dual Channel DDR4：4*DIMMs with XMP Memory Module Support
• Next Generation Storage：2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
• Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard：To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
• EZ-Latch Plus：M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
• Fast Networks：2.5GbE LAN & Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
• Extended Connectivity：Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s, DP, HDMI
• Smart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Q-Flash Plus：Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

Unparalleled Performance

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.

Twin Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

14* VCORE Twin Phases - 60A DrMOS

To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance

1 VCCGT Phase - 60A DrMOS

For CPU integrated GPU performance

1 VCCAUX Phases

Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller

*7+7 phases parallel power design

PCIe 4.0 Design

2 x PCIe 4.0 Slots

Reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16/x4 with lower impedance.

2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors

M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with lower impedance.

* Product uses PCIe 4.0 grade materials, actual support varies by CPU.

• 3.3x Higher - PCIe 4.0 Slot - Slot Signal Stability(Based on PCIe 4.0 differential impedance specification)

DDR4 XMP

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 5333MHz and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5333MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module. Please see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.

Shielded Memory Routing

All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.

2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2

Dual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2

AORUS Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.

• Up to 64 Gb/s(Theoretical Bandwidth) - PCle 4.0 x4 M.2
• 7000 MB/s(NVMe SSD Read Performance) - 2nd Gen PCIe 4.0 SSD

Hybrid Cores Optimization

With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new "CPU Upgrade" in BIOS profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.

Gaming

• Deactivate all E-Core
• Zero compromise on gaming performance
• Up to 20% lower CPU package power
• Up to 5°C lower CPU temperature

Max Performance

• Activate all P-Core and E-Core
• Maximize full multi-cores performance

Outstanding Thermal Design

GIGABYTE Motherboards' unparalleled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.

Thermal Design

• 6mm Heatpipe
• 5 W/mK Thermal Pad

Fully Covered Thermal Design

High coverage MOSFET and integrated moulding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB

2X Copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.

M.2 Thermal Guard

The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

3X Large Surface

Increased surface area up to 3X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

Real One-Piece Build

TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors' multi-piece design.

Multi-Cut Design

TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

M.2 Thermal Guard

With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises

• Cooler - Aorus M.2 Thermal Guard
• Hotter - Without Thermal Guard

2X Copper PCB

3% Cooler by Implementing 2X Copper PCB Design

By adopting 2X copper on PCB inner layer, it lowers the components' temperature at least 3% by turning the PCB into a super thin PCB size copper heatsink to dissipate the heat from the components effectively, due to it’s high thermal conductivity and lower impedance.

• 2x Copper PCB Layer - 0.07mm Copper

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.

• PWM/DC Fan Headers
• Internal Temperature Sensors

Connectivity - 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E

GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.

Smart Antenna

• 2X signal strength compared to traditional antenna design.
• AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting.

New 6GHz Signal Design

All new antenna supported 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz.

Multiple Angle & Magnetic Base

Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location.

Wi-Fi 6E Bring You the Ultimate VR Experience!

Wi-Fi 6E brings faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and better battery life for VR devices, which means streaming VR games wirelessly from your PC to your VR device offers a lot smoother and has higher quality video.

• Wi-Fi 6E compared to Wi-Fi 5 provide…
• 40% faster speed for smoother gaming/streaming experience
• 50% higher resolution for video game related content
• Better battery life for VR devices

Wi-Fi 6E Advantage

Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current Wi-Fi environment nowadays because too many devices all use existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, and it cause unreliable connection and slower speed. Wi-Fi 6E is extended standard to Wi-Fi 6, and it use dedicated 6GHz band that it provides not only brand new frequency to transfer data, but also spacious spectrum for future more devices. With Wi-Fi 6E, users can enjoy faster connection and stronger signal than before.

• 6 GHz- WIFI 6E
• 5 GHz - WIFI6, WIFI 5, WIFI4, 802.118a
• 2.4 GHz - WIFI4, 802.11b, 802.11g, Bluetooth

2.5GbE LAN

First Adopter on 2.5 GbE LAN Onboard

2X Faster than Ever

• Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
• Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s

Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

SuperSpeed 20 Gb/s

• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - Up to 20Gb/s

*Theoretical Bandwidth

Front USB-C® 10Gb/s

Connecting the Future - Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®

USB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.

• Upto 2x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Up to 10Gb/s

*Theoretical Bandwidth

Hi-Fi Audio

High-End Audio Capacitors

AORUS motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

AORUS motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analogue audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Personalization

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

RGB Fusion

RGB Fusion Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.

Light Strip Support

• RGB LED x2
• Digital Addressable LED x2

UEFI BIOS

Friendly User Interface

The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

Ultra Durable

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.

DIY Friendly

EZ-Latch

With GIGABYTE EZ-Latch, you can DIY your PC in no time, quick and easy.

PCIe EZ-Latch

Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.

M.2 EZ-Latch Plus

Attach and remove your M.2 module with ease.

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS Easily without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card.

With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!