Multi-light zones are equipped with high brightness RGB
LEDs, namely the CPU, Memory, Armor, Audio, PCI-Express and Accent LED PCH
Overlay. When its all set and done, your system will shine like never before.
With the all new RGB Fusion software, users have access to
different preset LED lighting configurations with choice of colors. You can even
set the LEDs to synchronize with your favorite music or have them change colors
to indicate the CPU temperature. For true lighting experts there is an Advanced
Mode, which can be fully customized by individual area with its own effects and
color transitions, along with specific duration and transition times.
When using RGB/UV LED strips, users can give their systems a fluorescent
glow with the use of UV reactive liquid, neon braided cables, and acrylic paint
for a wicked-looking gaming PC.
No need to worry when choosing light strips as AORUS
motherboards support a wide variety of RGBW/-UV light strips on the market
thanks to the RGB Fusion software that allows users to redefine the pin location
for the R/G/B Signal.
AORUS brings even more color and life to your system with an Accent LED PCH
Overlay. This overlay complements the RGB Fusion technology in AORUS
Motherboards adding more flare and style to your gaming machine. With the
swappable overlay users can utilize different patterns and designs to make their
system their own.
AORUS AMP-UP Audio now offers ESS SABRE with a DAC that
adopts the concept of a high-end audiophile sound system design into a micro
system within the motherboard. It provides a pure yet powerful sound, resonating
classical orchestra or blasts in your virtual warzone.
Automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether
earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal audio dynamicspreventing
issues such as low volume and distortion.
USB DAC-UP 2
AORUS improves upon USB DAC-UP technologies with USB DAC-UP 2.
USB DAC-UP 2 continues to provide clean, isolated and low-noise power while
adding the ability to compensate for voltage drop.
Virtual reality pioneers and gamers alike can rest assured that their
expensive accessories and peripherals will not encounter connectivity or power
deficiency issues with the AORUS USB DAC-UP 2. With Gaming Gear drawing large
amounts of power and having firm specification requirements USB DAC-UP 2 is up
for the challenge.
Creative SoundBlaster 720
Creatives latest top-of-the-line audio engine takes your PC audio to the next
level. These comprehensive tools backed by leading technology and algorithms in
audio will enrichen your experience, whether its streaming, gaming, listening to
music, or other entertainment needs.
Scout Radar
Expand your vision with the worlds first smart gaming companion that enables
you not only to hear your enemies from further away but also to visualize and
see where enemies are on the radar through your mobile device.
Scout Mode
This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further
away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage.
Creative SoundBlaster 720 Software
Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its
performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their
fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the
motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that
support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the
motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.
Fan Stop
Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop map any fan to stop
completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops,
based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperatureall of it can be
customized to your liking.
Hybrid Fan Pin Headers & Temperature
Sensors
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Assume complete control over your liquid cooling
setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate and
water-temperature through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers or external thermistor
sensorsgiving you absolute mastery over your PC.
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All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the
type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage
mode.
New Smart Fan 5 Software
Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage
scenario.
For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger
thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.
Interoperable Sensors and Fans
Each fan can be customized to operate at different speeds according to any
defined temperature source input (except the CPU fan).
Fan Curve
Customize fan curves based on specific temperatures with the intuitive
graphical UI.
System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you
access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and
processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures
get too high or record your systems behavior; these are the possibilities of the
System Information Viewer.
Server-Class Digital Power Design
AORUS X299 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design
from International Rectifier which includes both 4th Generation
digital PWM Controllers and industry-leading 3rd Generation
PowIRstage controllers. These 100% digital controllers offer
incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry
and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute
maximum performance from their new Intel Core X-series CPUs.
IR Digital PWM & IR PowLRStage ICs
This new generation of IR digital power controllers and
PowIRstage ICs feature Isense technology, which provide more precise
current sensing accuracy. This helps evenly distribute the thermal loading
between the PowIRstage ICs, preventing the overheating of each
individual PowIRstage, resulting in longer lifespan and better
reliability.
Server Level Chokes
AORUS X299 series motherboards feature Server Level Chokes.
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Server level reliability
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High current capacity
- New design reduces heat created by power loss and provides efficient power
delivery to CPU VRM area.
Turbo B-Clock
Built-in Advanced Performance Tuning IC
Turbo B-Clock Tuning IC in the X299 series motherboards enable overclockers
to have the ability to change their BCLK frequency to a desired value of their
choice. With the new linear range adjustment option of the Tuning IC, ranges
from 90MHz to 500MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to
the 5% ranges of traditional straps.
*Turbo B-Clock overclocking range may vary
according to CPU capabilities.
High-Bandwidth(HB) SLI Bridge
Take your gaming performance to a whole new level by configuring
multiple GeForce GTX cards with a High-Bandwidth(HB) SLI Bridge.
AORUS SLI Bridge wtith RGB Fusion
AORUS SLI Bridge is not included. Product features may
vary by model.
Immersive VR Gaming Experience
To create a seamless VR experience AORUS Motherboards offer the best features
to make your virtual reality feel like your actual reality. With technologies
such as NVMe support via M.2 or U.2 and a one piece metal shielding to brace for
heavier discrete graphics cards it's obvious that AORUS has the tools you need
to start your journey in VR. To set the mood AORUS Motherboards include RGB
Fusion to put you in the center of action.
Performance Fueled by OPTANE
The AORUS X299 Platform is the first enthusiast platform that supports Intels
latest Optane technology. Optane fuels storage performance by acting as a cache
drive giving users a significant boost compared to traditional mechanical
drives.
Triple NVMe PCIe x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
With a high-end platform that is already so feature-filled triple M.2 support
is a rarity. AORUS Gaming Motherboards has focused on delivering this technology
to enthusiasts who want to maximize their systems potential. With Triple M.2s
available on the X299 AORUS Gaming Series, configuring RAID Arrays have never
been simpler.
U.2 Adaptor (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4)
The new Intel 750 series SSDs offer an incredible increase in performance
over SATA drives. Using the NVMe protocol which takes advantage of the fast
bandwidth of PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes (32 Gb/s), the drives are a clear advantage for
users looking to boot their OS faster, load their games in a flash and access
large files without waiting. By implementing the U.2 Adaptor to support the 2.5
Intel 750 Series drive, AORUS ensures that the users can benefit from the best
performance.
Note : U.2 Adaptor is purchased separately. SSDs and
cables not included.
Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4333MHz and
Beyond*
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper
compatibility with profiles up to 4333MHz 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.
What is XMP?
DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as
frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge,
memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of
the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased
performance.
* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory
module. Please visit www.aorus.com to see the complete validated memory support
list. Product features may vary by model.
Broad DDR4 Compatibility with Support List of 1000+ DDR4
Validated!
AORUS partners very closely with memory vendors from around the world to
ensure that modules offered by popular memory brands are compatible with AORUS
Motherboards. AORUS has verified over 1000+ different modules to ensure
performance in a AORUS built system.
Refreshed BIOS Easy, Smart, and Friendly
The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most
optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has
been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting
up their new system.
* Photos are for reference only. Product features may
vary by model.
GIGABYTE APP Center
The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps
that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple,
unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to easily launch all
GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and
download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS.
EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users
to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and
voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it
takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost
when you need it the most.
Overclocking to Boost Your Frame Rates
Get the highest levels of performance from your PC with easy-to-use GIGABYTE
overclocking features.
3D OSD
3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during
games, allowing you to easily get a hold of your system information without
switching between screens.
Dual Killer + Intel Networking
Automatically prioritize your networking needs over the fastest available
connection for high quality, lag-less and uninterrupted gaming connectivity.
USB with Precision Digital Fuse
Utilizing a digital fuse, motherboards are able to avert against over-current
damage by reacting faster, with greater precision, and avoid unexpected voltage
from external devices.
Digital Fuse Design
Activates when the current reaches its trigger point, this design is much
more precise than traditional fuses.
USB3.1 Header
Equipped with next generation connectivity onboard AORUS X299 Gaming
Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. Onboard headers for USB
3.1 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.1 drive or charging your new
mobile device.
Pure Speed AORUS Extreme USB3.1 Motherboards
The ASMEDIA3142 USB 3.1 controller utilizes 2 PCIe Gen3 lanes, offering a
total of up to 16 Gb/s, which means you have extra bandwidth to take full
control of the 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 ports. With twice the bandwidth compared to its
previous generation, and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much
improved USB 3.1 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.
Ultra Durable Memory Armor
AORUS' exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against
PCB distortion and twist, plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible
ESD interference.
Start Sulfurization Protection
Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating
chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these
occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an
Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new
meaning.
GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS Design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive
technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial
components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a
'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to
virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the
update process.
@BIOS
The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your systems BIOS from within
Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can
automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE serversor you can
update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save
your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup
your BIOS to an image.
CPU-Free USB BIOS Updates
AORUS Q-Flash Plus allows users to update to the latest
BIOS using a thumb drive without the CPU or Memory needing to be
installed.
Updating your BIOS on your AORUS motherboard can be done in
a flash even without memory or CPU onboard. Utilizing the EC Controller, the
BIOS on your AORUS Motherboard can now be updated through Q-Flash Plus even if
your system is unable to boot. A LED next to the EC controller will notify you
once the procedure is complete and you are ready to boot your system normally.
Long Lifespan Durable Black Solid Caps
AORUS motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors
that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods, even in
extreme performance configurations. With ultra-low ESR no matter how high the
CPU load, this provides peace of mind for end users who want to push their
system hard, yet demand absolute reliability and stability. These exclusive
capacitors also come in customized jet black, exclusively on AORUS motherboards.
Easy to Install "G Connector" Design
The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as
space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G Connector, you can
connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next
PC and saving you some frustrations.
Specifications
CPU
- Support for Intel Core X series processors in the LGA2066
package
- L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more
information.)
Chipset
- Intel X299 Express Chipset
Memory
- 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory.
*
Support for up to 512 GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs.
*
Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
- 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory.
*
Supported when using a 16-lane CPU.
- 4 channel memory architecture.
* Supported when using a 44-lane or
28-lane CPU.
- Dual channel memory architecture.
Supported when using a 16-lane CPU.
- Support for DDR4 4333(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.) / 2800(O.C.) /
2666(O.C.) / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
- Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
- Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
- Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please
refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)
Audio
- Realtek ALC1220 codec
- ES9018Q2C chip
- Support for Sound BlasterX 720
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
- 1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1)
- 1 x Rivet Networks Killer E2500 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
(LAN2)
Wireless Communication module
- Killer Wireless-AC 1535
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
*
Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and
equipment.
Expansion Slots
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
(All of
the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
* The PCIEX4_1
slot shares bandwidth with the M2M_32G connector. The PCIEX4_1 slot becomes
unavailable when a device is installed in the M2M_32G connector.
* Refer to
"1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire/NVIDIA SLI Configuration," for the
installation notices for the PCI Express x16 slots.
Storage Interface
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD
support) (M2P_32G)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD
support) (M2M_32G)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G)
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* The M2M_32G connector
must work with an Intel VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID
configuration.
* Refer to "1-10 Internal Connectors," for the installation
notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
Multi-Graphics Technology
- Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way* /2-Way
NVIDIA SLI technologies
* Supported when using a 44-lane or
28-lane CPU.
- Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 3-Way* /2-Way AMD CrossFire
technologies
* Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
USB
Chipset+2 ASMedia
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controllers:
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port available through the internal USB header
- 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2
support
Chipset+Realtek
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back
panel
Chipset+Realtek
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
- 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
- 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
- 4 x system fan headers
- 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
- 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header
- 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector
- 1 x digital LED strip extension cable header
- 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers
- 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x Intel VROC Upgrade Key header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 header
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x Thunderbolt add-in card connector
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
- 1 x power button
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x ECO button
- 1 x OC button
- 2 x temperature sensor headers
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x RJ-45 ports
- 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In,
Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller
H/W Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Overheating warning
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is
supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS
- 2 x 128 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
- Support for DualBIOS
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
* The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0
flash drive.
- 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.
3D
OSD
@BIOS
AutoGreen
BIOS Setup
Color Temperature
Cloud
Station
EasyTune
Easy RAID
Fast Boot
Game Boost
GIGABYTE HW OC
APP
ON/OFF Charge
Platform Power Management
RGB Fusion
Smart
Backup
Smart Keyboard
Smart TimeLock
Smart HUD
System Information
Viewer
USB Blocker
USB DAC-UP 2
V-Tuner
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Xpress Install
Bundle Software
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- Intel Optane Memory Ready
Operating System
- Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm 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.
