Discover Gigabyte Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE (rev. 1.0) Gaming Motherboard

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

To unleash the full potential of the new Intel 11th Gen CPU, the motherboard requires the best CPU power, memory and IO design. With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE is a true beast among motherboards.

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 5100MHz and Beyond

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5100MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

THERMAL REACTIVE ARMOR

Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE uses an unprecedented and innovative thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming.

3rd Generation All in One Monoblock

• All-In-One Monoblock covers CPU, VRM, 10G LAN, M.2 SSD and PCH
• Real time monitoring temperature and frequency
• Reengineered to improve contact reduce thermal resistance
• High density copper fins for extreme heat dissipation
• All built with Leak detection that automatically shutdown PC
• Universal G1/4 threads with 16mm gap
• Addressable LED light effect
• Applied with high thermal conductivity pad
• Applied with high thermal conductivity pad

CONNECTIVITY

A Flagship product needs to be future-proofed so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. Z590 AORUS XTREME provides all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

Next Generation Intel Thunderbolt 4

Powered by Intel's own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt 4 protocol, which is available over two USB Type-C connectors on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE, brings an unprecedented single-wire bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s twice more than USB3.2 Gen2x2! This incredible increase in bandwidth is also accompanied with support for different protocols such as DisplayPort 1.4a and compliant with USB4 standard, which is backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0, opening up a world of new possibilities.

Daisy-chain Multiple Devices

Support for DisplayPort 1.4 makes Thunderbolt 4 a must have for any enthusiast. The Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE is able to support two displays in 4K resolution at 60 FPS or one display in 8K resolution. In addition, Thunderbolt 4 over USB Type-C has revolutionary industry-first features such as Power Delivery 2.0, USB4 specification compliance, and the ability to daisy-chain up to 10 devices thanks to the Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE's dual USB Type-C ports.

PERSONALIZATION

Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE provides full lighting effect and customization settings with outstanding aesthetics, enable enthusiasts to build gaming PC differently.

Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

BIOS

• New User Interface : All new EASY MODE shows important 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.
• Intuitive Load Line Curve : Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

MultiKey

A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.

EasyTune

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

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find for the Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.

Industry Leading Ultra Durable PCIe Armor

The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.

Ultra Durable Memory Armor

AORUS' exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion/twisting and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.

CPU

• LGA1200 package : 11th Generation Intel Core i9 processors / Intel Core i7 processors / Intel Core i5 processors10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors / Intel Core i7 processors / Intel Core i5 processors / Intel Core i3 processors/ Intel Pentium processors / Intel Celeron processors, Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel Smart Cache, Intel Celeron G5xx5 family, L3 cache varies with CPU

Memory

• 11th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processors : Support for DDR4 5400 (O.C) / 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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
• 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 processors , Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules, 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors : Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory module, 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory, Dual channel memory architecture, Support 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 modules, Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Onboard Graphics

• Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller : 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120 x 288060 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output), Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.), Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support : 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x216030 Hz, Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.

Audio

• Realtek ALC1220-VB codec+ESS ES9018K2M DAC+TI OPA1622 operational amplifier, The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio, Support for DTS:X Ultra, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

• 1 x Aquantia 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbit/5 Gbit/2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) (LAN1), 1 x Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) (LAN2)

Wireless Communication module

• Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 : WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands, BLUETOOTH 5.2, Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate, Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

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 x8 (PCIEX8), The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode, (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4), (The PCI Express x4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Storage Interface

• CPU : 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_CPU), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, Chipset : 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB), 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors, Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

USB

• Chipset+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller : 2 x USB Type-C ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, Chipset : 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel, Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs : 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header, Chipset+USB 2.0 Hubs : 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers (with the included front USB header extension cable)

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors, 1 x CPU fan header, 1 x water cooling CPU fan header, 1 x water cooling kit CPU LED header (LED_CPU), 1 x water cooling kit Chipset LED header (LED_PCH), 6 x system fan headers, 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers, 1 x noise detection header, 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 1 x front panel header, 1 x front panel audio header, 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 2 x temperature sensor headers, 1 x power button, 1 x reset button, 1 x OC Ignition button, 2 x BIOS switches, Voltage Measurement Points

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button, 1 x Clear CMOS button, 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R), 2 x Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support), 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), 1 x HDMI port, 2 x RJ-45 port, 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector, 5 x audio jacks

H/W Monitoring

• Voltage detection, Temperature detection, Fan speed detection, Water cooling flow rate detection, Fan fail warning, Fan speed control, Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install, Noise detection

BIOS

• 2 x 256 Mbit flash, Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS, Support for DualBIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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, BIOS, EasyTune, Fast Boot, Game Boost, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer, Support for Q-Flash Plus, Support for Q-Flash, Support for Xpress Install

In the Box

• Gigabyte Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE (rev. 1.0) Gaming Motherboard