EXTREME POWER DESIGN
To unleash the full potential of the latest Intel 11th Gen CPU, the motherboard requires the best CPU power design. With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, Z590 AORUS MASTER is a true beast among motherboards.
Power Design
- 90A Smart Power Stage for Each vCore Phase
- High Current Capacity MOSFET
- Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Array
- Lower Temperatures
- Improved Transient
Z590 AORUS MASTER uses an pure digital CPU power design which includes a digital PWM Controller with Smart Power Stages and is capable of providing 90A of power from each phase for a total of 1620A. This 100% digital controller, new Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Array, and additional 8+8 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision and stability in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum overclocking performance from the new 8-core 11th Gen. Intel Core processors.
Improved Transient Response
By using brand new VRM design and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor Array, Z590 AORUS motherboard transient response and stability is highly improved under overclocking and heavy loading condition.
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
GIGABYTE understands that our customer won't stop chasing better computer performance, and strive to deliver that in our products. For the Z590 series, protective and optimized memory trace enhance the performance; faster read and write speed save time and improve efficiency; and generous M.2 Storage with thermal guards ensure unthrottled read and write performance. Future upgrades to the Z590 are made possible by the use of PCIe 4.0-ready components.
Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 5000MHz and Beyond
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5000MHz 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.
PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guards
AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their Systems' potential.
ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION
Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by the enhanced thermal solution that incorporates Fins-Array II, Heatpipe II and Thermal Guards II. The comprehensive solution delivers excellent heat dissipation. The Z590 AORUS MASTER stays cool on VRMs and M.2 SSD even on full loading, making it most suitable for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.
Fins-Array II
Fins-Array II uses brand new louvered stacked fins technology which is usually only used on industrial equipment that need compact heat exchangers. It has a special secondary fins structure that enhances heat transfer performance.
Direct-Touch Heatpipe II
With an extra large 8mm heat pipe and made from a new manufacturing process to narrow the gap between the heat pipe and heatsink, new Direct-Touch Heatpipe II greatly helps transfer heat on MOSFETs.
AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard II
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a new thermal solution for large capacity M.2 SSD devices with double side flash. The M.2 Thermal Guard II uses a double-sided heatsink design and prevents throttling and bottlenecks on high speed M.2 SSDs by dissipating heat before it becomes an issue.
Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.
NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY
A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. Z590 AORUS MASTER provides all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.
Intel 802.11ax WIFI 6E
Intel latest Wireless solution 802.11ax WIFI 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM
To Elevate Your Sound Experience with ESS SABRE Audio DAC and DTS.
- ESS SABRE reference DAC ES9118 :Hyperstream Dynamic Range (SNR 125dB), High-Res music (32bit, 192KHz PCM), Super low THD+N (THD+N -112db)
- True High-Fidelity Music (Realtek ALC1220) : Paired with Realtek's latest ALC1220 Codec, playback for surround sound audio and DSD enabled music are easier than ever.
- Audiophile Grade Capacitors (WIMA , Nichicon Fine Gold) : To ensure a studio-quality experience, WIMA and Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors are used to provide power to the overall system.
- Precision Audio Stream (TXC OSCILLATOR) : Provides precise time triggers to Digital-Analog Converters. High resistance to corrosion and oxidation.
- Hi-Res Audio : Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.
DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS
Z590 AORUS MASTER features RGB FUSION 2.0 and offers users the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make their PC more unique and stylish.
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find for the GIGABYTE motherboard and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.
GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. GIGABYTE motherboard bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.
BIOS
- New User Interface :All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
- My Favorites : Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
- Storage Information : Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.
- Changelog : List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
- Changelog : List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
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.
Multi Key
A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.
- RGB Switch : Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.
- Direct-To-BIOS : Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
- Safe Mode : Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.
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
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 memory modules
- 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 4096x230460 Hz, Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
Audio
- Realtek ALC1220-VB codec , The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio, ESS ES9118 DAC chip, Support for DTS:X Ultra, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, Support for S/PDIF Out
Wireless Communication module
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 : WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands, BLUETOOTH 5.2, Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate, Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment., Wi-Fi 6E and its 6GHz carrier frequency support may vary by country
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, 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) : The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode, (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4), (The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage Interface
- CPU :1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_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), 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, Refer to "1-9 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, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel, Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs :8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers), Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub :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, 4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers, 2 x addressable LED strip headers, 2 x RGB LED strip headers, 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x front panel header, 1 x front panel audio header, 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 1 x noise detection header, 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 power button, 1 x reset button, 2 x temperature sensor headers, 1 x Clear CMOS jumper, 2 x BIOS switches, Voltage Measurement Points
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button, ,1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R),1 x DisplayPort, 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector, 5 x audio jacks
H/W Monitoring
- Voltage detection, Temperature detectionFan speed detection, Water cooling flow rate detection, Fan fail warning, Fan speed control, Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install, Noise detection
BIOS
- 2 x 256 Mbit flash, Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS, Support for DualBIOS, 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