Gigabyte X299X DESIGNARE 10G RGB LGA2066 E-ATX Motherboard

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CONNECTIVITY

Next Generation 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3

Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 – The fastest 40Gb/s single-wire connection

Powered by Intel's own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt™ 3 protocol, which is available over two USB Type-C™ connectors on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE X299X DESIGNARE 10G, provides an unprecedented single-wire bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s -- twice more than the previous generation of Thunderbolt! This amazing increase in bandwidth is also accompanied with support for different protocols such as DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.2, which is backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, opening up a world of new possibilities.

Server-Class Intel® X550-AT2 Dual 10GbE LAN

Pre-mounted Server-Class Intel® X550-AT2 offers dual 10 GbE manageable connection for the system, further boosts the communication performance and reliability between clients.

AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor

• 4 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Slots
• Full PCI Express 4.0 ready Design
• Advanced Thermal Solution for PCIe 4.0 SSD
• Easy Software RAID with Single Click to Get Amazing Performance
• Custom AORUS Storage Manager

Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)

Bring the system storage bandwidth to an astonishing 128Gbps, using Intel VROC (purchased separately) to create CPU-attached RAID 0/1/5/10 volume further boosts the storage either on performance-wise or integrity-wise.

New Introduce Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module 

Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, allows gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 offers 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.

Benefit of WiFi 6:

1. 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1*
2. 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
3. Network efficiency increase for better user experience

USB Type-C™ Front Panel Connector

Equipped with next generation connectivity GIGABYTE Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C™ header for USB 3.2 Gen2 makes access convenient when linking a USB 3.2 Gen2 drive or charging your new mobile device.

PERFORMANCE

12 Phases IR Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage

To release the full power of the new Intel 18 core CPU, the motherboard demands un-precedented strong power solution. GIGABYTE R&Ds chooses the best components and never stop pursuing the highest overclock performance. That makes X299X DESIGNARE 10G an un-beatable motherboard in the market.

• 70A IR Power Stage for each vCore Phase
• High current capacity MOSFET
• Lower temperature
• Server level reliability

X299X DESIGNARE 10G motherboard adopts an all IR digital CPU power design which includes a digital PWM Controller with Power Stage MOSFET and is capable of offering 70A of power from each phase, for a total of incredible 840A. This 100% digital controller and additional 8+8 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors provide incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the new 18-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ X processors.

Re-engineered Thermal Solution

With CPU draws larger power than ever. Thermal solution are pushed to a limit. X299X DESIGNARE 10G offers full Board Thermal Protection with Fins-Array and 6mm Balancing Heat Pipes . In order to place full Board Thermal Protection , we try hard to clear a path for it. Furthers, fins-Array Heatsink which improves the heat dissipation area by 300% compared to regular heatsinks of the same size. By using LAIRD 1.5mm thick, 5W/mK high thermal conductivity pad, it moves 2.7x more heat than regular thermal pads in the same time period. 6mm Heatpipe helps to move heat between heatsinks which to get thermal balance more quickly. On the back, we use Nanocarbon coating on baseplate, which leads to 10% cooler MOSFETs.

2x Copper PCB

GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X copper PCIe 4.0 Ready PCBs design offers sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is important to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.

Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5 users can make sure that their PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 enables users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

• 8 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
• 7 Temperature Sensors
• 2 External Temperature Sensors
• 1 Noise Detection Cable
• All Hybrid Fan Headers
• Interoperable Fans and Sensors
• Supports High Current Fans up to 24W(2AX12V) with Over-Current Protection
• Intuitive UI for Fan Control

Hybrid Fan Pin Headers

Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate and water-temperature through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers or external thermistor sensors—providing you absolute mastery over your PC.
• All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.

New Smart Fan 5 Software

Select from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage preferences.

For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.

ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes

All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec

ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically finds impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).

High-End WIMA & Audio Capacitors

The DESIGNARE motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and high-end Chemicon audio capacitors. While the high-end audio capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to offer rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the exclusive AOURS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the perfect onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

DTS :X® Ultra

Remakes an authentic, spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based, scene based and object-based audio. Offers out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones and speakers. Offers post-processing enhancements and device level tuning for DTS® codecs.
DTS Sound Unbound* leverage Microsoft Spatial, allowing the the most believable, 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape, stationary and moving sounds can be heard from above, below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization and precise localization.

No More Confusion

During In-Game Voice Chat

Microphone input with higher front dynamic range enables gamers to hear more clearly. No more misunderstandings, no more confusing GO! GO! GO! as NO! NO! NO!

Integrated I/O Shield Armor

Durable Design And Easy Installation

With an integrated I/O shield, building a GIGABYTE Ultra Durable PC is even simpler and convenient. Users can expect amazing durability with the durable design of the pre-installed I/O shield.

Solid Pin Power Connectors

X299X DESIGNARE 10G feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin +8pin power connectors to provide a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

Solid Pin Power connector advantages

• Larger contact area for electricity
• More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
• Ultra durable and longer lifespan

The Industry's Leading LAN Static-Electricity & Surge Protection

GIGABYTE motherboards utilize ICs with up to 3 times the ESD resistance levels compared to traditional ICs. This helps to better shield the motherboard and its components against potential damage caused by static electricity. GIGABYTE motherboards also offer special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power delivery.

GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket

GIGABYTE Patented

DualBIOS™ Design

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards offer GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', shielding users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

RGB Fusion 2.0

Support RGB Lighting Effect in Full Colour

Personalize your next PC rig to your liking by choosing the colour of your choice to illuminate the external RGB light strip.

BIOS

New User Interface

All new EASY MODE shows essential hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

My Favorites

Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.

Storage Information

Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.

Changelog

List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.

Optimized Memory Installation Reminder

Displays correct installation reminder message when user installs two memory modules but runs single channel mode.

Intuitive Load Line Curve

Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.c

APP CENTER

GIGABYTE APP CENTER is an useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can select any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep you updated with latest utilities and drivers version.

EasyTune™

GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that enables users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, a single click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

System Information Viewer

GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that provides you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, make alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.