Here are the full specifications for the GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS Elite AX motherboard:
CPU:
- LGA1200 socket for 11th Gen Intel Core processors
- Supports Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Chipset:
- Intel Z590 Express Chipset
Memory:
- 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128GB (32GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
- Dual-channel memory architecture
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX8), supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x8
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIEX1_1/PCIEX1_2)
Storage:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Ethernet:
- 1 x Intel 2.5 GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
Wireless Communication:
- Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5.2
Audio:
- Realtek ALC1220 codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
USB:
- 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
- 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Other Features:
- Q-Flash Plus
- RGB Fusion 2.0
- DualBIOS
- Smart Fan 6
- Solid Pin Power Connectors
- Direct 8+4 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Ultra Durable PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot
- Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
The GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS Elite AX is a high-end motherboard designed for use with 11th Gen Intel Core processors. It offers a range of features for gaming and high-performance computing, including PCIe 4.0 support, dual M.2 connectors, Wi-Fi 6E, and Intel 2.5 GbE LAN. Additionally, it features RGB Fusion 2.0 for customizable lighting and Smart Fan 6 for advanced fan control. The board also includes Q-Flash Plus for easy BIOS updates and DualBIOS for added reliability.