CPU Support for Intel CoreTM X series processors in the LGA2066 package L3 cache varies with CPU

	Chipset Intel X299 Express Chipset

Memory 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory -Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above). 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory -Supported when using a 16-lane CPU (4-core). 4 channel memory architecture -Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above). Dual channel memory architecture Supported when using a 16-lane CPU (4-core). Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4333(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(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

	Audio Realtek ALC1220 codec ES9018Q2C chip Support for Sound BlasterX 720o High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out

	LAN 1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1) 1 x Rivet Networks KillerTM E2500 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2) Wireless Communication module KillerTM Wireless-AC 1535 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Bluetooth 4.1 Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) The PCIEX4_1 slot shares bandwidth with the M2M_32G connector. The PCIEX4_1 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2M_32G connector. Refer to "1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireTM/NVIDIA SLITM Configuration," for the installation notices for the PCI Express x16 slots.

Storage Interface -Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (The M2M_32G connector must work with an Intel VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration.) (Refer to "1-10 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.) Intel OptaneTM Memory Ready

	Multi-Graphics Technology -Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLITM and 3-Way /2-Way NVIDIA SLITM technologies Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU. -Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireTM and 3-Way /2-Way AMD CrossFireTM technologies Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.

USB -Chipset+2 ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controllers: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port available through the internal USB header 1 x USB Type-CTM port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support -Chipset+Realtek USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hub: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel -Chipset+Realtek USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel -Chipset: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

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 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 1 x digital LED strip header 1 x digital LED strip power select jumper 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x Intel VROC Upgrade Key header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-CTM header, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x ThunderboltTM add-in card connector 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ECO button 1 x OC button 2 x temperature sensor headers

	Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x USB Type-CTM port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

	I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip

	H/W Monitoring Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control (Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.)

	BIOS -2 x 128 Mbit flash -Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS -Support for DualBIOSTM -Support for Q-Flash Plus The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. -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.) -3D OSD -at BIOS -AutoGreen -BIOS Setup -Color Temperature -Cloud Station -EasyTune -Easy RAID -Fast Boot -Game Boost -GIGABYTE HW OC APP -ON/OFF Charge -Platform Power Management -RGB Fusion -Smart Backup -Smart Keyboard -Smart TimeLock -Smart HUD -System Information Viewer -USB Blocker -USB DAC-UP 2 -V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license) Operating System Support for Windows 10 64-bit

	Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm

	Remark -Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors website or 3rd party website. -Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

	Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch) 15 x 13 x 5 Weight 8.00lb Warranty Information 3 Years