GIGABYTE Z590 Gaming X DDR4 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z590-X · Brand Gigabyte · ATX
The Gigabyte Z590 Gaming X DDR4 ATX motherboard supports Intel 10th and 11th Gen LGA1200 processors with a 12+1 phase digital VRM, triple M.2 slots including PCIe 4.0, and Realtek 2.5GbE LAN for high-performance gaming builds
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z590 Gaming X is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z590 Express Chipset, designed for Intel LGA1200 socket processors from both the 10th and 11th generations. It supports Core i9, i7, and i5 from the 11th Gen lineup, and extends compatibility down to Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron on 10th Gen, making it a versatile platform for a wide range of Intel builds. At the heart of its power delivery is a 12+1 phase digital VRM solution using 60A DrMOS components, paired with both a 4-pin and an 8-pin ATX 12V CPU power connector. This robust power stage is complemented by fully covered MOSFET heatsinks with thick thermal pads to manage heat under sustained loads. For memory, the board features four DDR4 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration supporting up to 128 GB of system memory (32 GB per DIMM). With 11th Gen processors installed, DDR4 speeds up to 5333 MHz via overclocking are supported, along with XMP profiles for straightforward memory tuning. Shielded memory routing further aids stable high-frequency operation. Storage is handled by three M.2 Socket 3 connectors: one CPU-direct M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, available with 11th Gen only) and two chipset M.2 slots supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports round out the storage options, with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. Expansion slots include a primary PCIe x16 slot running at x16 (PCIe 4.0 with 11th Gen), a second PCIe x16 slot running at x4 (PCIe 3.0), and two PCIe x1 slots. The board supports AMD CrossFire multi-GPU configurations. Connectivity is anchored by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit). The rear I/O panel includes one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port, five USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort output (4096x2304@60 Hz, DisplayPort 1.2), a PS/2 port, RJ-45, and six audio jacks powered by a Realtek High Definition Audio codec supporting up to 7.1-channel output with S/PDIF out and an onboard audio noise guard. Aesthetics are managed via RGB Fusion 2.0, with two addressable LED headers and two standard RGB LED strip headers onboard. The Smart Fan 6 system provides multiple temperature sensor inputs and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP capability across five fan headers. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without a CPU or RAM installed. Key Specifications: - Socket: LGA1200 | Chipset: Intel Z590 Express - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR4-5333 (O.C.) with 11th Gen - M.2 Slots: 3x (1x PCIe 4.0, 2x PCIe 3.0/SATA) - SATA: 6x SATA 6Gb/s | RAID: 0, 1, 5, 10 - LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE - USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 5x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 (rear) - Audio: Realtek HD, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out - BIOS: AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | Intel® Z590 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | |
| Lan | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip ( 2.5 Gbit/ 1 Gbit/100 Mbit) |
| USB | Chipset:1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen2 support1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen1 support, available through the internal USB header1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)Chipset+ 2 USB 2.0 Hub:6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 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® Audio codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out |
| Memory | 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors:Support for 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(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors:Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 /Pentium®/Celeron® processors:Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport 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 modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionFan 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.(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)**Supported by 11th Generation processors only.1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)2 x PCI Express x1 slots(The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 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 ViewerSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz.*Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3(Supported graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card used.) |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | CPU:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_CPU)**Supported by 11th Generation processors only.Chipset:2 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB) (M2M_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 port1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen2 support1 x DisplayPort1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 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 connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header4 x system fan headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen1 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors1 x serial port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Q-Flash Plus button＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
