GIGABYTE Z490M DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z490M DDR4 is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard measuring 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm, built on the Intel Z490 Express Chipset and designed for 10th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1200 socket. It accommodates the full range of 10th Gen Intel CPUs including Core i9, Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron families, making it a versatile platform for productivity and gaming builds alike. Memory support is provided by four DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB of system memory (32 GB per DIMM), operating in dual-channel configuration. Speed support spans DDR4 2133/2400/2666/2933 MHz natively, with XMP profiles enabling DDR4 3200 MHz when compatible memory is installed. Storage options include one M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, supporting sizes 2242 through 22110 with both SATA and PCIe x4/x2 NVMe SSDs) alongside six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID configurations 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported via the chipset. Expansion is covered by two PCIe x16-length slots—one running at full x16 bandwidth and one at x4—plus one PCIe x1 slot, all conforming to the PCIe 3.0 standard. Two-way AMD CrossFire multi-graphics is supported. On the back panel you will find a DVI-D port (up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz), a DisplayPort 1.4 output (up to 4096×2304 @ 60 Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.3), and an HDMI 1.4 port (up to 4096×2160 @ 30 Hz, HDCP 2.3), supporting up to three simultaneous displays via the Intel integrated graphics processor. Connectivity includes an Intel GbE LAN port paired with cFosSpeed network traffic management software, plus a comprehensive USB array: one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports on the rear panel, with additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 headers internally. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec supporting High Definition Audio in 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel configurations. Lighting is managed through RGB Fusion 2.0 with one addressable LED strip header and one standard RGB LED strip header onboard. Thermal management uses Gigabyte’s Smart Fan 5 system with one CPU fan header and three system fan headers, all featuring hybrid PWM/DC control and FAN STOP functionality. The 4+2 phase hybrid digital VRM uses Low RDS MOSFETs for efficient power delivery. The BIOS is a licensed AMI UEFI implementation stored on a 256 Mbit flash chip, with Q-Flash Plus allowing firmware updates without a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed. The board ships with a pre-installed I/O shield and carries a 3-year warranty. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: Micro ATX, 244 mm x 244 mm – Socket: LGA1200 (Intel 10th Gen) – Chipset: Intel Z490 Express – Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, max 128 GB, DDR4 2133–3200 MHz (XMP for 3200 MHz) – Storage: 1x M.2 PCIe x4/SATA (2242–22110), 6x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 – Display Outputs: DVI-D, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 1.4 (3 displays simultaneous) – USB (Rear): 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A – LAN: Intel GbE (1000/100 Mbit) – Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1-channel HD Audio – PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 – BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash, Q-Flash Plus – Warranty: 3 Years