GA-X570-AORUS-ULTRA | Gigabyte X570 AORUS ULTRA (rev. 1.0) Motherboard

Gigabyte X570 AORUS ULTRA (rev. 1.0) Motherboard

Key Features

AMD X570 AORUS Motherboard with 12+2 Phase IR Digital VRM, Fins-Array Heatsink & Direct Touch Heatpipe, Triple PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Thermal Guards, IntelWiFi 6 802.11ax, IntelGbE LAN with cFosSpeed, USB Type-C, RGB Fusion 2.0

• Supports AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen/ 2nd Gen Ryzen/ 2nd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
• Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• 12+2 Phases IR Digital VRM Solution with PowIRstage
• Advanced Thermal Design with Fins-Array Heatsink and Direct Touch Heatpipe
• Triple Ultra-FastNVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 withTriple Thermal Guards
• IntelWiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5
• ALC1220-VB Enhance 114dB(Rear)/ 110dB(Front) SNR in Microphone with WIMA Audio Capacitors
• IntelGigabit LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Networking
• RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Front & Rear USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Header & HDMI 2.0 support
• Adopts a high quality ball bearing fan which guarantees 60,000 working hours.
• Integrated I/O Shield Armor
• Q-Flash Plus update BIOS Without Installing CPU, Memory and Graphics card

Overview

DESIGN CONCEPT | DOMINANT IN DARKNESS

In the dark, starless night, the falcon strikes fear into the heart of its prey. Even with minimal visibility, the falcon pinpoints its prey and patiently anticipates the perfect moment to swoop in for the kill. The falcon with its laser sharp gaze dominates the darkness of night in the same manner that AORUS Core Lighting illuminates the vast AORUS ecosystem.

GET READY FOR AMD RYZEN 3000-SERIES

GIGABYTE X570 motherboards based on the AMD X570 Chipset provide full support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors. The all-new design is a testament to GIGABYTE's dedication to design quality. GIGABYTE X570 motherboards offer a rich list of features such as support for PCIe 4.0 and USB Type-C interfaces on select boards, refined audio, high speed of Ethernet and latest standard of WIFI design, to fulfill users' performance, audio, and data transfer needs. The new, advanced power and thermal design enables users to unleash the performance on AMD Ryzen 3000-series Processors, making the GIGABYTE X570 motherboards perfect for users looking to build the best AMD platform gaming system.

AMD StoreMI Technology

GIGABYTE X570 motherboards maximize your PC's potential with AMD StoreMI technology. StoreMI accelerates traditional storage devices to reduce boot times and enhance the overall user experience. This easy-to-use utility combines the speed of SSDs with the high capacity of HDDs into a single drive, enhances the read/write speeds of the device to match that of SSDs, bolsters data performance for incredible value, and transforms the everyday PC to a performance driven system.

The benefits of AMD StoreMI:

• Making the PC experience fast, smooth and easy
  
• Optimizing computer responsiveness from system boot to application launch
  
• Offering SSD performance with HDD capacity at an affordable cost
  
• Quickly accessing key files by automatically learning users' computing behaviors

AORUS PERFORMANCE

Ultimate Power Design

To unleash the full potential of the 3rd Generation of AMD Ryzen CPU, the motherboard requires the best CPU power design. With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, the X570 AORUS is a true beast among motherboards.

12+2 Phases IR Digital Power Design

• 12+2 phase power design
• 40A IR 3553 PowIRstage for vCore
• Lower temperature
• Server level reliablity

X570 AORUS ULTRA motherboard uses an all IR digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controller and PowlRstage MOSFET, and is capable of providing at least 40A of power from each phase, for a total of 480A.

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 AMD Ryzen 3000 series CPU.

Power Design Efficiency

Advanced Thermal Design

X570 AORUS ULTRA reaches a perfect balance between style and performance by combining the media acclaimed Fins-Array heatsink and Direct Touch heatpipe, to heatpipe provide 30% lower MOSFET temperatures for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.

Fins-Array Heatsink with Direct Touch Heatpipe and High Thermal Conductivity Pad

X570 AORUS ULTRA uses Fins-Array Heatsink which increases the heat dissipation area by 300% compared to traditional heatsinks of the same size. Direct Touch Heatpipe helps transfer heat from MOS fins. By using LAIRD 1.5mm thick, 5W/mK high thermal conductivity pads, it can transfer 2.7x more heat compared to traditional thermal pads in the same time period.

Smart Chipset Fan Heatsink

Smart Fan

Provides 3 different operating modes to minimize noise and extend the fans longevity. Silent, Balanced and Performance modes, choose the mode that suits you the best in any situation.

High Durability

X570 motherboards adopt a high quality ball bearing fan which guarantees 60,000* working hours.

Full PCIe 4.0 Design

X570 AORUS pushes the envelope once again by featuring Full PCIe 4.0 Design, including PCIe 4.0 slots, PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors, and delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded for power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts.

Full PCIe 4.0 Design

X570 AORUS Series Motherboards feature built-in PCIe 4.0 slots, delivering superior bandwidth compared to that from previous generation technology. Performance of Graphics cards and PCIe NVMe AIC SSDs will not be limited by insufficient bandwidth.

PCIe 4.0 slots have higher slot signal stability and lower impedance, maximizing PCIe bandwidth while also being backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0.

Triple PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guards

AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their systems potential.

Dual PCIe 4.0 SSD in RAID 0 | Extreme Performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs

X570 AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. AORUS' unique design can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 9534 MB/s (Sequential Read), making AORUS the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.

M.2+M.2

• Extreme sequentialRead
• 9534 MB/s,Sequentia
• Write 8243 MB/sspeed

AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard designed for Gen 4 SSD

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard

For upcoming ultra fast PCIe 4.0 SSDs, compromised performance is not acceptable. Well-managed thermal performance is particularly important for high-performance Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.

GIGABYTE provides improved thermal solutions for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks on high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4400MHz and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4400MHz 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.

Broad DDR4 Compatibility with Support List of 1000+ DDR4 Validated

AORUS partners very closely with memory vendors from around the world to ensure that modules offered by popular memory brands are compatible with AORUS Motherboards. AORUS has verified over 1000+ different modules to ensure performance in a AORUS built system.

AORUS CONNECTIVITY

Next Generation Connectivity

A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. X570 AORUS motherboards provide all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

New Introduce IntelWiFi 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module

Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 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

AORUS Antenna Supports Dual Band with Better WIFI Signal

• All new antenna supported dual band 802.11ax/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz better signal strength compared to traditional antenna design
• AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting
• Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location

IntelGbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Networking

IntelGbE LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.

USB Type-C Front Panel Connector

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

Native USB 3.2 Gen2

Connecting the Future - USB Type-C

AMD's native USB 3.2 Gen2 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.

HDMI 2.0 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.2 Support

HDMI 2.0, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4, offers 18 Gb/s of bandwidth – nearly twice that of the previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), offering the best visual experience for viewers.

AORUS AUDIO

ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes | All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec

• ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects 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).

RGB Fusion 2.0
With AORUS Motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs.* RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB / Addressable LED light strips for their PC. Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion 2.0 on X570 Series AORUS Motherboards are now upgraded with Addressable LED support. With external Addressable LED strips*, where each LED is digitally addressable, users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations.

AORUS Motherboards will support 5v Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.

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.

RGB Fusion 2.0 Ready

With a dazzling array of products supported, RGB Fusion 2.0 is the software that brings it all together, letting your accessories synchronize to the same beat. Customize all your LEDs how you like have them match, dazzle and impress.

RGB Fusion 2.0 Software

With 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.

Sync with one click

Individual control as you wish

RGB Fusion APP | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP

Don'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.

AORUS COOLING

Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows 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.

 Fan / Water Pump Connectors

 Internal Temperature Sensors

 External Temperature Sensors

Temperature Sensors

Temperature Sensor Cable x 2

Hybrid Fan Headers

• 7 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
  
• 7 Internal Temperature Sensors
  
• 2 External Temperature Sensors
  
• 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

Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperatureall of it can be customized to your liking.

Intelligent Fan Control Design

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 sensorsgiving 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

Choose 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.

AORUS ULTRA DURABLE

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

With 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!

Solid Pin Power Connectors

X570 AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors to offer 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

Ultra Durableâ„¢ PCIe Armor | Industry Leading Ultra Durableâ„¢ 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

GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket

AORUS EXCELLENCE

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.

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.

APP CENTER

GIGABYTE APP CENTER is an useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose 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 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.

@BIOS

The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your systems BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE serversor you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.

System Information Viewer

GIGABYTE 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.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere

Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chatskeeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

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