GIGABYTE Z490M Gaming X DDR4 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z490M-GAMING-X · Brand Gigabyte · mATX
The Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X is a Micro ATX LGA1200 motherboard with an 11+1 phase digital VRM, support for up to 128 GB DDR4-4400 (XMP), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 with Thermal Guard, and RGB Fusion 2.0 — built for Intel 10th Gen processors
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 Express chipset, designed to house 10th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1200 package — spanning Core i9, Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron lines. At 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm, it fits compact mid-tower and small-form-factor cases while delivering a feature set typically associated with larger boards. Power delivery is handled by a direct 11+1 phase digital VRM solution using low RDS MOSFETs, backed by an enlarged VRM heatsink with a 5 W/mK thermal conductive pad. This configuration is engineered for stable CPU operation across a wide range of frequencies and sustained workloads. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB of system memory (32 GB per slot). The board accommodates speeds from native 2133 MHz up to 4400 MHz via XMP overclock profiles, making it suitable for both entry-level memory kits and high-performance enthusiast configurations. Storage options include one M.2 Socket 3 connector supporting SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSDs in 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 form factors, protected by Gigabyte's M.2 Thermal Guard to reduce throttling. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide additional drive capacity, and the board supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. USB connectivity is generous: the rear panel delivers one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, complemented by internal headers that add two further USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0/1.1 ports. Networking runs through an Intel GbE LAN chip paired with cFosSpeed software for traffic prioritization. Audio is provided by a Realtek ALC1200 codec supporting 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output with S/PDIF out. The board includes two addressable LED strip headers and two RGB LED strip headers managed through Gigabyte's RGB Fusion 2.0 software. Smart Fan 5 handles thermal control via multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP capability. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a CPU, memory, or GPU installed. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1200 - Chipset: Intel Z490 Express - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR4-2133 to DDR4-4400 (XMP O.C.) - Storage: 1 x M.2 (PCIe x4/x2 + SATA), 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - Expansion: 1 x PCIe x16 (x16), 1 x PCIe x16 (x4), 1 x PCIe x1 (all PCIe 3.0) - USB (rear): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Display Out: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (max 4096x2304@60 Hz), 1 x HDMI 1.4 (max 4096x2160@30 Hz) - Audio: Realtek ALC1200, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF out - LAN: Intel GbE (1000/100 Mbit) - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash, Q-Flash Plus - Multi-GPU: 2-Way AMD CrossFire - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | mATX |
| Chipset | Intel® Z490 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | |
| Lan | Intel® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) |
| USB | Chipset:1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers |
| Bios | 1 x 256 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1200 codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out |
| Memory | 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR4 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(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modulesSupports for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Supports for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionOverheating warningFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| 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 x4 (PCIEX4)I x PCI Express x1 slot(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
| 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.@BIOSEasyTuneFast BootGame BoostON/OFF ChargeRGB FusionSmart BackupSystem Information ViewerSupports for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)cFosSpeed |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.Support for up to 3 displays at the same timeMaximum shared memory of 512 MB |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport 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 |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI portI x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support1 x RJ-45 port6 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connectorI x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header3 x system fan headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x M.2 Socket 3 connectorI x front panel header1 x front panel audio headerI x S/PDIF Out headerI x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)1 x serial port headerI x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Q-Flash Plus button |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
