Compatible with Raptor Lake-S processors
All motherboards with 600 and 700 series chipsets are compatible with Raptor Lake-S processors. Motherboards with 600 series chipsets may require a BIOS update to properly support Raptor Lake-S processors.
Unrivaled performance
With rapidly changing technological changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and the latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards feature enhanced power solutions, the latest storage standards and exceptional connectivity to ensure optimal gaming performance.
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance for next-generation Intel processors, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboards feature the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
PCIe 5.0 ready design
The PCIe 5.0 design supports twice the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 and provides full compatibility with the latest SSDs and GPUs that will be released in the next few years. The first PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot supports the latest M.2 25110 form factor. Rugged PCIe 5.0 M.2 connectors with a metal shield for greater durability.
Overclocking DDR5 to 8000MHz and beyond
AORUS offers a tested and proven platform with the ability to overclock memory to 8000 MHz and more. For DDR5 XMP memory, all users need to do to achieve high memory performance gains is to ensure that their memory module supports XMP and that the XMP feature is activated and enabled on the AORUS motherboard.
Advanced cooling
The unrivaled performance of GIGABYTE motherboards is guaranteed by an innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load and gaming performance.
GIGABYTE's new generation Fins-Array III delivers the highest thermal performance thanks to the use of Extended Irregular fins that fill the entire available space and significantly increase the surface area. The Fins-Array III heatsink surface area is larger than 2 full-size ATX motherboard PCBs, therefore it greatly increases the thermal efficiency and heat transfer efficiency.
The most powerful built-in M.2 heatsink ensures the incredible performance of your Gen 5 SSD without limits.
Wi-Fi 6E
The latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless solution with a new dedicated 6 GHz band enables gigabit wireless performance, ensures smooth video streaming, improved gaming experience, few dropped calls and speeds up to 2.4 Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range compared to BT 4.2 and faster transmission.
Marvell® AQtion 10GbE BASE-T network
Marvell® AQtion AQC113C is a high-performance, backward-compatible 10GBASE-T/5GBASE-T/2.5GBASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet controller that is capable of providing network connectivity up to 10GbE with 10 ports faster transfer speeds compared to a general 1GbE network and is perfectly designed for media centers, workstations and gamers.
Next generation Intel Thunderbolt™ 4
Powered by Intel's own Thunderbolt controller, the new Thunderbolt™ 4 protocol, which is accessible via two USB Type-C® connectors on the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS than USB3.2 Gen2x2! This incredible increase in bandwidth is also accompanied by support for various protocols such as DisplayPort 1.4a and compatibility with the USB4 standard, which is backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0, opening up a world of new possibilities.
DisplayPort 1.4 support makes Thunderbolt™ 4 a must-have for any enthusiast. Z790 AORUS XTREME can support two displays in 4K resolution at 60 FPS or one display in 8K resolution. Additionally, Thunderbolt™ 4 over USB Type-C® has revolutionary, industry-first features such as Power Delivery 2.0, compliance with the USB4 specification, and the ability to daisy-chain up to 10 devices thanks to the Z790 AORUS XTREME® dual USB Type-C ports.
Play by ear
ESSential HEX USB DAC reduces pre-ringing and provides higher reverb strength to achieve width and depth in the soundstage. The audio is clearly reproduced, making directional sounds clearer and more accurate when playing FPS games.
Using ESS' HyperStream® II and the innovative HEX DAC design, we'll immerse you in your favorite games or any sonic scenario like never before.
Hi-Res Audio certified, which means that the product is able to reproduce frequencies up to 40 kHz or more, ensuring the user always has the best sound quality. ESSential HEX USB DAC will make you experience more.
Complete digital-to-analog signal processing on the front-accessible USB Type-C ports eliminates any possibility of distortion and ensures excellent soundstage reproduction, so users can experience vocal coherence. Enjoy the depth of music and an immersive sound profile.
Personalization
GIGABYTE motherboards come with several useful and intuitive programs that help users control every aspect of the motherboard and provide a customizable lighting effect with a unique aesthetic that suits your unique personality.
The all-new 2.8-inch color LCD display displays real-time system information along with AORUS logo lighting patterns.
GIGABYTE Control Center
GIGABYTE Control CENTER (GCC) is the unified software for all supported GIGABYTE products. It provides a newly designed intuitive user interface to control all necessary functions.
A unified software platform for all products supported by Gigabyte
Intuitive user interface for ease of use
Modular control components only for installed hardware
Auto update feature keeps your system up to date and supports future motherboard products, and provides a customizable lighting effect with a unique aesthetic to match your unique personality
