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Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Dual Ultra-Fast M.2 slots
Integrated I/O shield for easy setup
RGB FUSION 2.0 for customizable lighting
Smart Fan 5 for optimal cooling
The GIGABYTE Z490 UD Intel ATX Motherboard is designed for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand high performance and reliability. This motherboard supports the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, ensuring that you can take full advantage of the latest technology. With its robust features and advanced design, the Z490 UD is perfect for building a powerful gaming rig or a high-performance workstation.
Equipped with a Direct 11+1 Phases Digital VRM solution, the GIGABYTE Z490 UD ensures stable power delivery to your CPU. This feature is crucial for maintaining performance during intense gaming sessions or heavy workloads. The enlarged VRM heatsink with increased surface contact and air-flow grooving helps to dissipate heat effectively, keeping your system cool under pressure.
This motherboard supports dual-channel Non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 memory with four DIMM slots, allowing for a maximum memory capacity that meets the demands of modern applications. It is compatible with DDR4 memory modules running at speeds of 2666/2400/2133 MHz, providing flexibility for various memory configurations. Additionally, the GIGABYTE Z490 UD is Intel® Optane™ Memory ready, enhancing system responsiveness and performance.
The GIGABYTE Z490 UD features dual ultra-fast M.2 slots that support PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA protocols, allowing for lightning-fast data transfer speeds. This is ideal for gamers and content creators who require quick access to large files. Furthermore, the motherboard includes six SATA ports for additional storage options, enabling RAID configurations for improved performance and data redundancy.
With the GIGABYTE exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN, this motherboard provides bandwidth management for a smoother online gaming experience. The integrated Realtek® GbE LAN chip ensures reliable network connectivity, supporting speeds of up to 1000 Mbit. The motherboard also features Intel® Native USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, offering data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps for fast and efficient connectivity with external devices.
The GIGABYTE Z490 UD supports multi-way graphics configurations, including AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies. This allows users to enhance their gaming experience by adding multiple graphics cards for improved performance and visual fidelity. The motherboard includes multiple PCIe slots, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of graphics cards.
To maintain optimal temperatures, the GIGABYTE Z490 UD features Smart Fan 5 technology, which includes multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers. This allows users to customize fan speeds based on system temperatures, ensuring that your components remain cool even during demanding tasks. The FAN STOP feature allows fans to stop completely at low temperatures, reducing noise levels when the system is idle.
With Q-Flash PLUS, updating the BIOS is a breeze. This feature allows users to update the BIOS without needing to install the CPU, memory, or graphics card, making it easier to keep your motherboard up to date with the latest firmware. This is particularly useful for users who want to ensure compatibility with new hardware or improve system stability.
The GIGABYTE Z490 UD is built with durability in mind. The motherboard features a rear I/O armor with a pre-installed I/O shield, providing protection against electrostatic discharge and physical damage. The Ultra Durable™ design includes high-quality components that are tested for reliability, ensuring that your system remains stable and performs well over time.
This motherboard is designed in the ATX form factor, measuring 30.5cm x 24.4cm. This standard size makes it compatible with a wide range of cases, allowing for easy installation and upgrades. Whether you are building a new system or upgrading an existing one, the GIGABYTE Z490 UD is an excellent choice for those looking for performance and reliability.
