Gigabyte X299 DESIGNARE EX IntelX299 LGA 2066 ATX motherboard

The GIGABYTE X299 enthusiast motherboards are faster and more powerful than any motherboard the world has ever seen. With an aggressively redesigned armor and thermal heatsinks its sure to turn heads and catch eyes. Performance is no stranger to GIGABYTE, with exotic cooling and an ability to be tuned to peak performance GIGABYTE motherboards will exceed expectations.Server-Class Digital Power Design GIGABYTE X299 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controllers and Smart Power Stage controllers. These 100% digital controllers 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 their new Intel Core X-series CPUs.Triple NVMe PCIe x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard With a high-end platform that is already so feature-filled triple M.2 support is a rarity. X299 DESIGNARE EX Motherboard has focused on delivering this technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential. With Triple M.2s available on the X299 Series, configuring RAID Arrays have never been simpler.The GIGABYTE X299 Platform is the first enthusiast platform that supports Intel’s latest Optane technology. Optane fuels storage performance by acting as a cache drive giving users a significant boost compared to traditional mechanical drives.Armor GIGABYTE X299 DESIGNARE EX is designed with an aggressive stance, but looks a

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	3
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
Front panel connector	Yes
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
TPM connector	Yes
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	8
Number of EATX power connectors	1
Number of chassis fan connectors	4
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
PC health monitoring	Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX,2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX,3-Way SLI,Quad-GPU CrossFireX,Quad-GPU SLI
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro x64
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
PC health monitoring	Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Memory
Registered	Yes
Number of memory slots	8
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory channels	Quad
Non-ECC	Yes
Supported memory clock speeds	2133,2400,2667 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ X-series
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	LGA 2066
Storage controllers
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Back panel I/O ports
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
S/PDIF out port	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	1
Microphone in	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
DisplayPorts quantity	2
Networking
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2
Features
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro x64
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
PC health monitoring	Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX,2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX,3-Way SLI,Quad-GPU CrossFireX,Quad-GPU SLI
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	3
PCI Express x16 slots	5
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256 MB
ACPI version	5.0
Clear CMOS button	Yes
Power
Power source type	ATX
Processor special features
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Yes
Video
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro x64
Trial software	XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster
Drivers included	Yes
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security, cFosSpeed
Weight & dimensions
Width	305 mm
Depth	244 mm
Packaging content
Manual	Yes
Trial software	XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster
Quick installation guide	Yes
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security, cFosSpeed

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