GIGABYYE X570 Aorus Elite DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the AMD X570 chipset, designed for the AM4 socket. It supports 2nd and 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors, as well as select 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors with Radeon Vega Graphics and AMD Ryzen APUs with Radeon Vega Graphics. The board's 12+2 phase digital VRM solution with DrMOS components is paired with an enlarged heatsink to help sustain processor performance during extended workloads. Memory support is handled through four DDR4 DIMM slots operating in dual-channel configuration, with capacity up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM). With a 3rd Generation Ryzen processor installed, DDR4 speeds up to 4000 MHz (O.C.) are achievable, while XMP profiles are also supported. ECC unbuffered memory modules are compatible as well. Storage options are a highlight of this platform. Two M.2 Socket 3 connectors (M key, supporting type 2242 through 22110 devices) are present: the CPU-connected M2A slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 with 3rd Gen Ryzen, and the chipset-connected M2B slot also supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (3rd Gen Ryzen only, otherwise PCIe 3.0). Six SATA 6 Gb/s connectors are also provided, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support. Both M.2 slots feature a thermal guard to help manage drive temperatures. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x16 with 3rd Gen Ryzen, enabling high-bandwidth GPU operation. AMD CrossFire multi-GPU support is available for compatible processor generations. Networking is handled by an Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit) controller bundled with the cFosSpeed traffic-shaping utility. Audio is delivered through the Realtek ALC1200 High Definition codec, supporting 2/4/5.1-channel output, optical S/PDIF out, and an Audio Noise Guard with LED trace path lighting. The rear I/O panel includes one HDMI 2.0 port (4K@60 Hz, for APU-equipped CPUs), four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red, 3rd Gen Ryzen), four USB 2.0 ports, and an RJ-45 LAN jack. A front-panel USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 2) is included internally. RGB Fusion 2.0 provides control over the board's ARGB and RGB headers, while Smart Fan 5 supports multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan header modes. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Socket: AMD AM4 - Chipset: AMD X570 - CPU Support: 2nd and 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen; select AMD Ryzen APUs with Radeon Vega Graphics - Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB; DDR4-4000 (O.C.) with 3rd Gen Ryzen; XMP support - Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA, up to 22110); 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 - Expansion: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU); 1 x PCIe x4; 2 x PCIe x1 - Audio: Realtek ALC1200; 2/4/5.1-channel; S/PDIF optical out - LAN: Intel GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) with cFosSpeed - Rear USB: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 2.0 - BIOS: 128 Mbit flash; AMI UEFI; Q-Flash Plus - Warranty: 3 Years