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The Gigabyte Z490M motherboard is designed to support Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake-S processors on socket LGA 1200. It will allow the assembly of a powerful gaming configuration with a unique look. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR4 RAM, PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E NVMe drives, and USB 3 .0 and USB 3.1 peripherals .
High performance in games, virtual reality without slowing down, intensive multitasking, the 10th generation Intel Core processors are ultra versatile and at ease in all situations. Intel Comet Lake-S processors deliver dazzling performance with high base frequencies, even more cores and threads, and a high-level cache. Their moderate TDPs allow them to offer high operating frequencies while keeping power consumption under control.
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General information |
Product name |
Gigabyte Z490M |
Brand |
Gigabyte | |
Model |
GA-Z490M | |
Processor |
Processor support |
Intel 1200 |
Number of CPUs supported |
1 | |
Chipset |
Chipset |
Intel Z490 Express |
Memory |
Memory format |
4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4) |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR4 4400 MHz | |
| DDR4 4333 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4266 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4200 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4133 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4000 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3866 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3733 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3600 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3466 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3400 MHz | ||
| DDR4 2133 MHz | ||
| DDR4 2400 MHz | ||
| DDR4 2666 MHz | ||
| DDR4 2933 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3000 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3200 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3300 MHz | ||
| DDR4 3333 MHz | ||
Memory type |
DDR4 | |
Memory technology |
Dual Channel | |
Maximum RAM capacity per slot |
32 GB | |
Maximum RAM capacity |
128 GB | |
Graphic |
Integrated graphics controller |
No |
Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU |
Yes | |
Expansion slots |
Graphic connector(s) |
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| 1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4) | ||
Number and Type of slots |
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x1 | |
Multi-GPU type |
CrossFireX | |
Audio |
Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC887 |
Number of audio channels |
8 | |
Network |
Number of ports/Ethernet controler |
Integrated Intel - 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Network standard(s) |
10/100/1000 Mbps | |
Storage |
RAID supported |
Yes |
Hard drives connectors |
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s | |
| 6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3) | ||
Supported RAID Modes |
0 | |
| 1 | ||
| 10 | ||
| 5 | ||
Connectivity |
Rear panel connectors |
3 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo |
| 1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2) | ||
| 1 X RJ45 Female | ||
| 4 X USB 3.0 | ||
| 1 X USB 3.0 Type C | ||
| 1 X USB 3.1 | ||
| 1 X DisplayPort Female | ||
| 1 X DVI Female | ||
| 1 X HDMI Female | ||
Additional connectors |
1 X Internal USB 3.0 | |
| 2 X Internal USB 2.0 | ||
| Serial (RS-232) | ||
| 1 X ATX 24 Pin | ||
| 1 X +12V (Power supply P8) | ||
| BIOS Flash Update | ||
| Front panel audio | ||
| 1 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s) | ||
| 1 X LED RGB connector(s) | ||
Physical characteristics |
Motherboard format |
Micro ATX |
Length |
244 mm | |
Width |
244 mm | |
Equipment |
Advanced overclocking features |
Yes |
Use |
Gamer | |
LED |
Yes | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 11 May 2020
Worked for 1 month, under warranty. It's a pity that the after-sales service takes 15 days to a month to decide on a repair or a refund of 180€. In the meantime, I have not had a computer for several weeks, despite having bought one for about €1,600. I find this not very commercial for a site as well known as LDLC...
