You can use various graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 4.0 x16 and two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and Gen 2 ports allow you to experience enhanced transfer speeds for external storage devices as well as resource-demanding peripherals. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity allows you to connect to your wireless network for fast cable-free access. If you prefer a wired connection, a 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet port provides enhanced network performance, essential for competitive online gaming. Various addressable RGB headers allow you to set up custom lighting effects for a truly unique style.

Power Design

The Z590 AORUS PRO AX uses a 12+1 Phase Digital Power Design that maintains electrical stability for your components. Power Architecture works in conjunction with onboard digital PWM, high current capacity MOSFET, and tantalum polymer capacitor array to regulate power efficiency for your CPU, giving you optimal performance for your build.

Thermal Design

Fins-Array II, Direct-Touch Heatpipe II, and M.2 Thermal Guard II help dissipate heat, ensuring onboard components are protected against damage caused by excessive heat. Smart Fan 6 contains various cooling features that ensure proper thermal performance while staying cool and quiet. Install fans and water pumps with eight headers while nine internal temperature sensors monitor the motherboard and activate cooling fans when needed. Smart Fan 6 BIOS allows you to adjust when fans turn on and off, putting system controls in your hands.

PCIe 4.0 Hardware Design

When using an Intel 11th Gen CPU, you can experience enhanced PCIe performance across the printed circuit board. A single expansion port and M.2 connection can utilize PCIe 4.0 protocols for faster program loading and boosting overall system functionality.

XMP Support

Tap into Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) technology and overclock your RAM with ease. XMP allows you to load predefined profiles through the operating system, giving you optimal performance depending on your PC use.

Connectivity

The Z590 AORUS PRO AX is equipped with various ports designed to enhance your external device performance. A single USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port provides transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s, suitable for high-end audio and visual equipment. USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Type-A ports are also available for additional resource-demanding peripheral support. Additionally, you can connect keyboards and mice to the four USB 2.0 ports.

Wireless Connectivity

Designed for high-speed network connectivity by wireless means, the AORUS PRO AX provides Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capabilities that enhance upload and download speeds, suitable for online gaming. Additionally, you can utilize various wireless accessories such as controllers and headsets with Bluetooth 5.1 technology.

Hi-Res Audio

Producing clear audio with frequencies up to 40 kHz, you can dive into immersive sound suitable for intense gaming sessions. The SNR HD Audio and Smart Headphone Amp automatically detect the impedance of your headset, preventing low volume and distortion from taking you out of the game. The VB series audio controller ensures clear vocal quality for your team-based gaming sessions.

Designed for Durability

The solid and durable Z590 AORUS PRO AX motherboard uses PCIe Armor to reinforce the PCIe and RAM slots, providing extra strength for heavy components like graphics cards and reducing ESD interference. Solid-pin power connectors provide a larger contact area for electrical efficiency, prolonging the lifespan of your motherboard.

GIGABYTE BIOS

Easily adjust various aspects of your PC with intuitive BIOS software, designed to put you in control of your system. Easy Tune and System Information Viewer allows you to easily set overclocking parameters and monitor the status of your system. Download additional programs with the APP Center which gives you additional utilities for your build. Additionally, you can update the BIOS easily when building with Q-Flash Plus, which makes upgrading easy.

RGB Fusion 2.0

Embrace style and equip your build with a unique lighting aesthetic that signifies your personal style. Addressable RGB headers allow you to create unique lighting effects with the included RGB Fusion 2.0 software. The RGB Fusion App allows you to easily adjust lighting effects from an external device, allowing you to change settings easily without interrupting your game.

Specification

CPU

LGA1200 package:

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors / Intel® Core™ i7 processors / Intel® Core™ i5 processors

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors / Intel® Core™ i7 processors / Intel® Core™ i5 processors / Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors / Intel® Celeron® processors*

* Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family.

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

Intel® Z590 Express Chipset

Memory

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors:

Support for DDR4 5400 (O.C) / DDR4 5333(O.C.) / DDR4 5133(O.C.) / DDR4 5000(O.C.) / 4933(O.C.) / 4800(O.C.) / 4700(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4500(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4300(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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors:

Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 /Pentium®/Celeron® processors:

Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)

Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Onboard Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

• 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

Audio

• Realtek® ALC4080 codec
• High Definition Audio
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
• Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)

Wireless Communication module

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200

• WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
• BLUETOOTH 5.1
• Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate

* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

Expansion Slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

     * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16            slot.

     * The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors.

     * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU connector.

(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)*

     *Supported by 11th Generation processors only.

2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)

(PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Multi-Graphics Technology

Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies

Storage Interface

CPU:

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) *
• 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0* x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)(M2C_CPU)

*Supported by 11th Generation processors only.

Chipset:

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

USB

Chipset:

• 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
• 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header)

Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen1 Hubs:

• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 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 12V power connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
• 4 x system fan headers
• 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
• 2 x addressable LED strip headers
• 2 x RGB LED strip headers
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen2 support
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• 2 x temperature sensor headers
• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (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 DisplayPort
• 1 x RJ-45 port
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 5 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

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 APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

@BIOS

EasyTune

Fast Boot

Game Boost

ON/OFF Charge

RGB Fusion

Smart Backup

System Information Viewer

• Support for Q-Flash Plus
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Xpress Install

Operating System

Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm