Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX DDR5 Motherboard
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Features
B760 Aorus Elite AX (Rev. 1.x)
- Intel® Socket LGA 1700: Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
- Unparalleled Performance: Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution (12 = 6+6 phases parallel power design)
- Dual Channel DDR5: 4 x SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Next Generation Storage: 3 x 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: Rear and Front USB-C® 10Gb/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.
12x 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
PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot
Reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 with lower impedance.
3 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)
DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that has memory overclocking capability up to 7600 and beyond. For DDR5 XMP Memory, all users need to do to attain high memory 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.
Memory overclocking and XMP profile support may vary depending on hardware configuration.
Gigabyte Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design
Programmable Mode
GIGABYTE's exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and control Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.
- Unlocked Native DDR5
- 100% Compatible
- Lower CAS Latency
- Higher Frequency Compatible
Secure Mode
MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDRS memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory IC.
- GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
- Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
- Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
- Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility
Memory overclocking capability will vary based on users' hardware configuration
Shielded Memory Routing
All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.
Impedance Optimized Topology
By optimizing memory trace width, length and style from HPC simulation to actual implementation, overall impedance is lowered between CPU memory controller and memory modules to achieve higher DDR5 speed.
Low Signal Loss PCB
Server grade mid-loss or low-loss PCB material is chosen to lower signal loss inside PCB and maintain DDR5 high speed signal transmission.
DDR5 Auto Booster
Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.
- Native 4800MHz Upgrade to 5000MHz
DDR5 Memory Upgrade
GIGABYTE BIOS offers pre-defined and retrievable profiles for users to get higher performance easily. The profiles are based on a database that is created by checking each memory IC and PMIC vendors to optimize the modules to unleash their full potential. This is a time saving feature to manually configure overclocked DDR5 memory kits.
- Instantly upgrade memory performance
- Overclock Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory to higher frequency easily
- No need to input dozens of memory parameters such as clock, voltage and timings
- Built-in wide variety pre-tuned profiles database for different memory IC vendors
XMP 3.0 User Profile
Define and create your own SPD profile into Native and XMP 3.0 memory modules or apply the pre-tuned profiles to XMP 3.0 User Profile. Two user-defined profiles can be saved, loaded either locally or from/to an external storage device.
- Two empty SPD profiles can be defined by users and carry to next computer
- Transfer DDR5 XMP Booster profiles into XMP 3.0 User Profiles
- Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
- Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
- SPD Re-defined or retrieve from database
- Performance Simulation
- Save/Load Profile
- Overclocked Performance
- Profile Clearance
Triple PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guard
AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their Systems' 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
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
- 5 W/mK Thermal Pad
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.
Enlarged Thermal Guard
Enlarged M.2 heatsink prevents high-speed, large-capacity PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs flash from throttling due to overheating.
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.
Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink
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.
2X Copper PCB
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 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
Rear and Front USB-C® 10Gb/s
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.
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.
UEFI BIOS
Friendly User Interface
The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favourites
Add constantly used items into the favourite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
Gigabyte Control Center
GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) is a unified software for all GIGABYTE supported products. It provides newly designed intuitive user interface to control all essential function.
- Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products
- Intuitive user interface for an eased experience
- Modularized control components only for installed hardware
- Auto update function to keep system up to date and support future products
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.
Specifications
Model Number | B760-AORUS-ELITE-AX |
CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* L3 cache varies with CPU |
Chipset | Intel® B760 Express Chipset |
Memory | Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1R x 8 / 2R x 8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1R x 8 / 2R x 8 / 1R x 16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
Audio | Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for S/PDIF Out |
LAN | Realtek® 2.5 GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) |
Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz carrier frequency bands Bluetooth 5.3 Support for 11ax 160 MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) |
Expansion Slots | CPU: 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x 16 (PCIE X 16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIE X 16 slot. Chipset: 2 x PCI Express x 16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x 1 (PCIE X 1_1, PCIE X 1_2) |
Storage Interface | CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110 / 2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4 / x 2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110 / 2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4 / x 2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2M_SB) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
USB | Chipset: 2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: 8 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
Back Panel Connectors | 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x audio jacks |
I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) 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 GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus |
Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software |
Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |