DIRECT POWER DESIGNN/AZ590M GAMING X motherboard uses an 12+1 phases digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controller and DrMOS. These 100% digital controller and additional 8+4 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer 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 Intel 11th Gen CPU.N/AN/ACleaner and more efficient power delivery to the CPU with better thermal performance ensure stability under high CPU frequencies and heavy loading.N/A- Digital PWM Controller to deliver appropriate voltage to the CPU.N/A- Direct 12+1 Phases DrMOS without PWM Doublers each power phase connects directly to the CPU With capability to handle 720 Amps current in total.N/A- All-solid capacitors to improve Transient response and minimize oscillation.N/A- 8+4 Solid Pin CPU Power ConnectorsN/AN/APERFORMANCEN/AWith the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability the Z590M GAMING X is a true beast among motherboards.N/AN/ADual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2N/AGIGABYTE Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system’s potential.N/AN/AADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTIONN/AZ590M GAMING X uses high performance Fully Covered thermal design with high coverage MOSFET Heatsinks and thick thermal pad providing ultimate MOSFET cooling performance for enthusiasts overclockers and gamers.N/AN/AFully Covered Thermal DesignN/AHigh coverage MOSFET and integrated molding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.N/AN/AThick Thermal PadN/AThick Thermal Pad up to 5W/mK Thermal Conductivity.N/AN/AM.2 Thermal GuardN/ABuilt-in M.2 heatsink prevent high-speed large capacity PCIe 4.0 SSDs from throttling due to overheating.N/AN/A2X larger SurfaceN/AIncreased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.N/AN/AReal One-piece BuildN/ATMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors multi-piece design.N/AN/AMulti-cut DesignN/ATMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.N/AN/AGIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal GuardN/AWith durability in mind GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.N/AN/ASmart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.N/AN/ACooling FeaturesN/AHigh Current SupportN/AEach fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current ProtectionN/AN/APrecision ControlN/AUp to 7 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curveN/AN/ADual Curve ModeN/ASlope/Stair dual mode for different user scenarioN/AN/AFan StopN/AFan can stop completely below users’ specified temperature pointN/AN/ANEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITYN/AA high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. Z590M GAMING X provides all next generation network storage connectivity to keep you up to speed.N/AN/AFirst Adapter on 2.5GbE LAN OnboardN/A2X Faster than everN/A- Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.N/A- Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernetN/AN/AIntel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ControllerN/AIntel’s native USB 3.2 Gen2 host controller provides USB 3.2 Gen2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps .With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 the much improved USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.N/AN/AHigh-End Audio CapacitorsN/AGIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.N/AN/AAudio Noise GuardN/AGIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the boards sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.N/AN/AMulti-Zone Light Show DesignN/ANow 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.N/AN/AWith an integrated intuitive user interface the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards graphics cards to the peripheral products you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.N/AN/AGIGABYTE RGB Fusion APPN/ADon’t just make your PC shine make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.N/AN/AULTRA DURABLEN/AGIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say we use the best components we can find for the Z590M GAMING X motherboard and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.N/AN/AQ-Flash PlusN/AUpdate the BIOS easily without installing the CPU memory and graphics card.N/AWith GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus you dont need to install the CPU memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and youre good to go!N/AN/AUltra Durable PCIe ArmorN/AIndustry Leading Ultra Durable PCIe ArmorN/AThe innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.N/AN/ASolid Pin Power ConnectorsN/AZ590M motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors for offering stable power supply while CPU overloading.N/AN/ASolid Pin Power connector advantagesN/A- Larger contact area for electricityN/A- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heatN/A- Ultra durable and longer lifespanN/AN/AGIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTERN/AGood software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. Z590M GAMING X bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.N/AN/ABIOSN/ANew User InterfaceN/AAll new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock Memory Storage Fan.N/AMy FavoritesN/AAdd constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.N/AStorage InformationN/AShow all kinds of storage information including SATA PCIE and M.2 interface.N/AChangelogN/AList all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.N/AIntuitive Load Line CurveN/AClearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.N/AN/AAPP CENTERN/AGIGABYTE APP CENTER is a useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep updated with the latest utilities and drivers version.N/AN/AEasyTuneN/AGIGABYTE’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.N/AN/ASystem Information ViewerN/AGIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor set your preferred fan speed profile create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system’s behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.