GIGABYTE Z590 UD AC DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z590 UD AC is a full-size ATX motherboard (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) built on the Intel Z590 Express Chipset and using the LGA1200 socket. It supports both 11th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, and i5 processors as well as the full range of 10th Generation Intel Core i9 through Celeron processors, giving builders a wide choice of CPUs from a single platform. Power delivery is handled by a direct 12+1 phase digital VRM solution using 50A DrMOS components, with no PWM doublers in the chain. The enlarged VRM heatsink features air-flow grooves and a 1.5 mm thick thermal pad to aid heat dissipation under sustained loads. An 8+4 solid-pin CPU power connector arrangement supplies the processor. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, accepting up to 128 GB total system memory (32 GB per slot). With an 11th Gen processor installed, XMP profiles up to DDR4 5333 (O.C.) are supported. Standard non-overclocked speeds begin at DDR4 2133 MHz. Storage options include three M.2 Socket 3 connectors: one CPU-side M.2 running PCIe 4.0 x4, and two chipset-side M.2 slots supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA. Five SATA 6 Gb/s ports are also provided, with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. The onboard wireless module is an Intel Wi-Fi AC 9462 operating on 802.11a/b/g/n/ac across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands with Bluetooth 5.1. Maximum wireless data rate is up to 433 Mbps. Wired networking is provided by a Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN chip supporting 2.5 Gbit, 1 Gbit, and 100 Mbit speeds. Audio is handled by a Realtek HD Audio CODEC supporting 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output and S/PDIF Out, with a stated 108 dB SNR for line-out. USB connectivity at the rear panel includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, plus two USB 2.0 ports. An internal USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support allows a front-panel connection. The board also includes two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors. RGB Fusion 2.0 provides multi-zone lighting control with two addressable LED strip headers and two standard RGB headers, supporting up to 300 addressable LEDs. Smart Fan 6 manages up to five fan/pump headers with individual temperature sensor inputs and FAN STOP capability. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates via USB without installing a CPU, memory, or graphics card. The BIOS is an AMI UEFI implementation stored in 256 Mbit flash. Verified Specifications: • Socket: LGA1200 | Chipset: Intel Z590 Express • Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm • Memory: 4× DDR4, dual-channel, up to 128 GB; XMP to 5333 MHz O.C. (11th Gen) • Storage: 1× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU), 2× M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (chipset), 5× SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 • LAN: Realtek 2.5 GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) • Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi AC 9462, 802.11ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, up to 433 Mbps • Audio: Realtek HD Audio, 7.1-channel, 108 dB SNR line-out, S/PDIF Out • Rear USB: 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2× USB 2.0 • Display: 1× DisplayPort 1.2, max 4096×2304 @ 60 Hz • PCIe: 1× x16 (PCIe 4.0), 1× x4 (PCIe 3.0), 2× x1 (PCIe 3.0) • Fan Headers: 1× CPU + 4× system (up to 2A/12V each) • BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash, Q-Flash Plus supported