GA-X399-AORUS-XTREME | Gigabyte Aorus Gaming Motherboard

Gigabyte GA-X399-AORUS-XTREME Motherboard

Features

AMD X399 AORUS Motherboard with 10+3 IR Digital PWM, Dual Intel® GbE LAN + AQUANTIA® 10GbE BASE-T LAN, Triple M.2 with Triple Thermal Guard, ALC1220-VB + ESS 9118 Audio, Intel® Dual Band 802.11ac WIFI, NanoCarbon Base Plated and I/O Shield Armor.

• Supports AMD 2nd Generation Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ and 1st Generation Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ Processors
• Quad Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 8 DIMMs, Up to 3600MHz+(OC)/ 3466MHz+(OC)
• Server-Class Digital Power PWM Design & Ultra Durableâ„¢ Solid Pin Power Connectors
• Cutting-edge Thermal Design with Fins-Array Heatsink and Direct Touch Heatpipe
• 4-Way Graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durableâ„¢ Design
• Triple Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with Triple Thermal Guard
• Dual Intel GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator + AQUANTIA® 10GbE BASE-T LAN
• ALC1220-VB Enhance 114dB(Rear)/ 110dB(Front) SNR in Microphone with ESS 9118 SABRE HiFi DAC
• Intel® Dual Band 802.11ac WIFI + Bluetooth 4.2
• RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone Digital LED Light Show Design, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Precise Digital USB Fuse Design for Stronger Protection
• Ultra Durableâ„¢ NanoCarbon Base Plate & I/O Shield Armor
• Rear Power/Reset/Clear CMOS Buttons
• APP Center Including EasyTuneâ„¢ and Cloud Stationâ„¢ Utilities

Overview

SPEC OVERVIEW

AORUS PERFORMANCE

AORUS CONNECTIVITY

AORUS AUDIO

AORUS STYLE

AORUS COOLING

AORUS ULTRA DURABLE

AORUS EXCELLENCE

X399 AORUS XTREME Design Concept

X399 AORUS XTREME stays faithful to AORUS design principles with the contour of its armor resembling the falcon’s dominant ascension into the skies, capturing the prowess and attitude of the falcon in flight. The LED zone on the I/O armor can be likened to the windshield of futuristic spacecrafts, symbolizing advancement and an eye into the future of technology.

Overwhelming Power. Indisputable Supremacy. Unrestrained Potential.

The AORUS X399 enthusiast motherboard with AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ Processor. Do everything, do it all at the same time, and do it without sacrificing responsiveness. Render. Stream. Compile. Encode. Work or Play. Real-World Productivity or Virtual Reality Entertainment. The AORUS X399 enthusiast motherboard has the power to overwhelm your most daunting workloads.

Supports 2nd Gen Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ CPUs

With up to 32 cores, the 2nd Generation of AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ processor can command 64 threads, the most multi-processing power that has ever been unleashed on a consumer desktop. Overwhelm your workloads with 64MB of L3 cache, without sacrificing.

Quad-Channel DDR4 for devastating memory bandwidth, 64 lanes of incredible PCIe Gen3 connectivity, and native USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gb/s support on a chipset. With every processor multiplier-unlocked to be configured as you see fit, GIGABYTE X399 AORUS XTREME is perfectly designed to support the 2nd Generation Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ 250W processor to offer you the latest advancements in motherboard technology.

AORUS PERFORMANCE

10+3 Digital Power Design

IR Digital PWM Provider for High Performance Power IC Solutions

X399 AORUS XTREME motherboard uses an all IR digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controllers and PowIRstage MOSFET, capable of providing at least 50A of power from each phase, for a total of 650A.

These 100% digital controllers and additional 8+8 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors 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 the new 2nd Gen. AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ processors.

10+3 Digital Power Design

• 50A IR3578 for each vCore Phase & each SOC phase
• Enhanced MOSFET top side cooling by exposed pad
• High current capacity MOSFET
• Lower temperature
• Server level reliability

Server Level Chokes

• AORUS X399 series motherboards feature Server Level Chokes.
• Server level reliability
• High current capacity
• New design reduces heat created by power loss and provides efficient power delivery to CPU VRM area.

Cutting-edge VRM Thermal Design

All Advanced Thermal Technology

X399 AORUS XTREME uses all advanced thermal technology, including Dual-Fan, Fins-Array Heatsink, Direct Touch Heatpipe, NanoCarbon Base Plate, while providing ultimate MOSFET cooling performance for content creators, enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.

Direct Touch Heatpipe & Fins-Array Heatsink with High Thermal Conductivity Pad

• X399 AORUS XTREME uses Fins-Array Heatsink which increases the heat dissipation area by 300% compared to traditional heatsinks of the same size. Direct Touch Heatpipe helps transfer heat from MOS to heatsink and fins.
• By using a high 5 W/mK thermal conductivity pad, it can transfer 2.7x more heat than traditional thermal pads in the same time period.

Dual-Fan Design

• Built-in dual 3cm fan to actively create airflow on MOSFET heatsink, efficiently cools down MOSFET temperature when using an all-in-one CPU cooler.
• Completely stops or runs with very low RPM in idle mode to extend the lifespan of fans and improve acoustic level.
• Automatically adjusts fan speed based on accurate VRM temperatures reported by a carefully placed thermal sensor.

NanoCarbon Base Plate

• A thin layer of NanoCarbon is coated on the base plate through electrostatic adhesion to enhance thermal radiation capability.
• By using the back side thermal pad, it can transfer heat from the back side PCB to the base plate, and the NanoCarbon base plate can dissipate heat passively.
• Effectively lowers backside PWM component temperature by 10%.

Integrated I/O Shield Armor

With an integrated I/O shield, building a GIGABYTE Ultra Durable PC is even easier and convenient. Users don't have to spend time to install the I/O shield, just plug it into the chassis and it's good to go! The excellent design of the integrated I/O shield provides added durability.

4-Way Graphics with Premium 48 PCIe Lanes Bandwidth

AORUS X399 motherboards feature a unique PCI Express design that utilizes 100% of all 48 lanes from the CPU when in a 4-Way or 3-Way graphics configuration providing the full bandwidth available and provide the best graphics bandwidth possible to the user.

Free NVMe RAID Support

NVMe RAID for AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ platform is now supported for free. By combining multiple NVMe SSDs together into a RAID 0, 1, or 10 array, it is possible to greatly enhance disk performance or data integrity. With a single GPU in the system, up to 8 NVMe SSDs array can be supported by AORUS X399 motherboards.

Triple PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Direct from CPU

AORUS X399 Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system’s potential.

AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard

M.2 Thermal Guards prevent throttling and bottlenecks on M.2 SSDs especially on high-end NVMe PCIe M.2 SSDs. Reduces and dissipates heat from M.2 SSDs to maintain high SSD performance.

Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises

Immersive VR Gaming Experience

• VR requires more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 90FPS or greater.
• Only Gaming PCs can provide the best VR experience.

Recommended configuration for VR Gaming PC*

• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 480 or greater, Compatible HDMI 1.4 video output
• CPU: AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢
• Motherboard: GIGABYTE X399 motherboards
• Memory: 8GB RAM or greater
• USB Ports: 3x USB 3.0 ports plus 1x USB 2.0 port or greater
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer

AORUS CONNECTIVITY

Dual Intel® GbE + AQUANTIA® 10GbE BASE-T + Intel® WIFI Networking

AQUANTIA® 10GbE BASE-T Networking

Next Generation Multi-Gig Gaming

The AQUANTIA ® AQC107 is a high-performance, backward compatible with 10GBASE-T/ 5GBASE-T/ 2.5GBASE-T/ 1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet Controller which is able to provide up to 10 GbE network connectivity, with 10 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking and is perfectly designed for media centers, workstations and gamers.

Dual Intel® i210AT GbE LAN Design

High Speed LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator

The GIGABYTE X399 AORUS XTREME motherboard come equipped with Dual Intel® i210AT GbE networking. The Intel® i210AT provides an ideal solution for customers looking for a full-featured Gigabit Ethernet for Desktop, Server, and Embedded Applications. The Intel® i210AT also supports advanced features such as Audio-Video Bridging, IEEE 802.1AS Precision Time Stamping, Error Correcting Code Packet Buffers, and Enhanced Management Interface options. Featured with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator, it provides an ideal solution for gamers who are looking for full-featured networking.

Faster and Better Coverage with Intel ® Dual Band 802.11ac WIFI+BT4.2 Module

The onboard 802.11ac WIFI module from Intel ® supports up to 867 Mb/s wireless networks and BLUETOOTH 4.2. The bonded 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual Band and 2T2R antenna expands your coverage.

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Header

Equipped with next generation connectivity onboard AORUS X399 Gaming Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C header for USB 3.1 Gen2 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.1 drive or charging your new mobile device.

Fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 Solution

The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 offers staggering 10Gb/s transfer speeds. 2x faster than USB 3.1 Gen 1 along with backwards compatibility with existing USB devices.

Connecting the Future - USB Type-Câ„¢

• The World's Next Universal Connector
• Reversible USB Type-Câ„¢ with USB 3.1 Gen 2

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.

AORUS AUDIO

ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes

All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec

ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.

New VB series audio controller stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).

No More Confusion

During In-Game Voice Chat

Microphone input with higher front dynamic range allows gamers to hear more clearly. No more misunderstandings, no more confusing GO! GO! GO! as NO! NO! NO!

AORUS STYLE

RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs Support

With AORUS Motherboards, RGB Fusion is even better with Digital LEDs.* RGB Fusion offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGBW / Digital LED light strips for their PC. Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion on AORUS Motherboards are now upgraded with Digital LED support. With external digital LED strips*, where each LED is digitally addressable, users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations.

AORUS Gaming Motherboards will support either 5v or 12v digital LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs comes with 9 new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.

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 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

Basic

Advanced

Supports RGBW & UV Light Strips

Independently Programmable Onboard Pin Header for RGBW/UV LED Strips Not bright enough? You can install standard 12V external RGB, RGBW or RGB/UV light strips on the RGBW pin header and control its color from the RGB Fusion software. Using a RGBW light strip with a dedicated white LED, users will experience brighter and more vibrant shades of colors.

RGBW Pin Header Support True White and RGB/UV LED Strips

RGB/UV Color

RGB/UV light strips can illuminate your PC with a fluorescent glow. With UV reactive cables, paint or liquid your PC can radiate with a luminous glow.

True White Color

RGBW light strips can produce a pure white color instead of mixing R/G/B to produce an inaccurate white.

Richer Color

With dedicated white LEDs, light strips can produce a richer and brighter color on the color scale.

RGB Calibration

Different light strips sometimes have different RGB pin definitions, RGB Fusion software can relocate each pin location for the best compatibility.

RGB Fusion (Advanced mode)

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.

Independent Control

Customized different color for different section of board

Synchronize with AORUS Graphics Cards

Synchronize colors with select AORUS video cards to complete the feel of your system.

Fully Customizable

Adjust lighting animation with color stops, color duration, transition period, and color effects.

Lighting Profile

Save, export and import profiles to quickly change effects based on your preference and to share with others.

Synchronize with RGB FUSION READY Peripherals

With a dazzling array of products supported, RGB Fusion is the software that brings it all together, letting your accessories synchronize to the same beat.

GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP

Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.

With a dazzling array of products supported, RGB Fusion is the software that brings it all together, letting your accessories synchronize to the same beat. Customize all your LEDs how you like — have them match, dazzle and impress.

AORUS COOLING

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.

• 8 Fan Pin Connectors
• 7 Temperature Sensors
• 2 External Temperature Sensors
• All Fan Pin Headers Upgraded to Hybrid

Fan Headers

• Interoperable Fans and Sensors
• Intuitive UI for Fan Control

Fan Pin Headers

• Temperature Sensors
• Thermal Sense Socket
• Different models have different number of fan pin headers and temperature sensors. Smart Fan 5 function may vary by model.

Intelligent Fan Control Design

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

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 sensors—giving you absolute mastery over your PC. 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.

AORUS ULTRA DURABLE

Solid Pin Power Connectors

Make Good Connection and Significantly Lower the Wires Capacity

Solid Pin Power connector advantages

• Larger contact area for electricity
• More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
• Ultra durable and longer lifespan

Ultra Durableâ„¢ 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

GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket

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.

Long Lifespan Durable Blackâ„¢ 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.

AORUS EXCELLENCE

GIGABYTE BIOS & Applications

EasyTuneâ„¢

GIGABYTE's EasyTuneâ„¢ 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.

@BIOS

The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system’s BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or 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.

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 system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

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.

TriDef ® SmartCam | Custom Stream Modding

To facilitate being the full streaming solution each AORUS motherboard includes TriDef ® SmartCam software, you are now able to remove backgrounds without the hassle of using a green screen. Through the SmartCam application you can now apply live filters, and fully control your background, not only while streaming, but also through other video applications such as Skype.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere

Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

Specifications