AORUS GAMING MOTHERBOARD LGA1151

Z270X-GAMING K5

1. Supports 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors

2. Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs

3. Fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 with USB Type-C™ and Type-A

4. 3-Way Graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durable™ Design

5. Triple NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support

6. Dual Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface

7. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

8. Sound Blaster X-FI MB5+ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio

9. Killer™ E2500 Gaming Network

10. USB DAC-UP 2 with Adjustable Voltage

11. RGB FUSION LED Light Show design

12. Swappable Overlay for Accent LED

13. Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers

14. GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™

15. APP Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities

RGB FUSIONSet the Color that Matches Your Style

Multi-Zone Light Show Design

• 16.8M RGB Colors

• 2 Programmable Sections

• 7 Different Lighting Effects

• 1 RGBW Light Strip Pin Header

• Accent LED with Interchangeable Overlay

• Advanced Mode for Extreme CustomizabilityLighting zone, programmable sections, wave mode may vary by model.

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 application,

the user has complete control over the LEDs

which surround the motherboard.

Surround Lighting

AORUS brings even more color and life to your system with an Accent LED Overlay. This overlay

complements the RGB Fusion technology in AORUS Motherboards adding more flare and style to your

gaming machine. With the swappable overlay users can utilize different patterns and designs to make their

system their own.

Swappable Overlay for Accent LED

Supports RGBW Light StripsIndependently Programmable Onboard Pin Header for RGBW LED Strips

Not bright enough? You can install standard 12V external RGB or RGBW light strips

on the RGBW pin header and control its color from the RGB Fusion software. With

RGBW light strips that have a dedicated white color LED, you can have brighter

and more vibrant colors.

No need to worry when choosing light strips as the AORUS motherboards support

a wide variety of RGBW light strips on the market thanks to the RGB Fusion

software that allows users to redefine the pin location for the R/G/B Signal.

RGB Calibration

RGB FUSION(Advanced mode)

With the all new RGB Fusion software, users have access to different preset LED lighting configurations with choice of

colors. You can even set the LEDs to synchronize with your favorite music or have them change colors to indicate the CPU

temperature. For true lighting experts there is an Advanced Mode, which can be fully customized by individual area with its

own effects and color transitions, along with specific duration and transition times. Once done, it’s simple to save and share your lighting profile with others. .

Fully CustomizableAdjust lighting animation with color stops, color

duration, transition period, and color effects

Lighting ProfileSave, export and import profiles to quickly change effects

based on your preference and to share with others

Independent ControlCustomized different color

for different section of board

Synchronize with GIGABYTE Graphics CardsSynchronize colors with select GIGABYTE graphics cards to complete the feel of your system

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.

All Hybrid Fan Pin Headers

• Hybrid Fan Headers detect whether the cooling device uses PWM or Voltage mode and

automatically switches settings accordingly.

• Supports up to 2 amps with built-in overcurrent protection—a must for high-end high

current fans.

Interoperable Sensors and Fans

New Smart Fan 5 Software

Enhanced BIOS Interface

Define Your Own Fan Curve

Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 + ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD

Audio with Smart Headphone Amp

The ALC1220 is a high-performance multi-channel

High Definition Audio Codec with up to 120dB SNR

for crystal clear audio and features such as

Smart Headphone Amp, 104dB SNR recording for

precise voice chats and hardware decoding of

DSD128, ensuring users get the best possible

audio quality from their PC.

Automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether earbuds or high-end

headphones to provide optimal audio dynamics—preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.

Smart Headphone Amp

The Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 provides you with everything you need to stretch your audio experience

potential. It’s a comprehensive suite of tools, equipped with cutting-edge technology and premium

audio quality, effects and features to support your needs. Featuring SBX Pro Studio™ suite of

technologies, it gives you the fullest audio experience – like no other.

Creative X-Fi MB5 Software

High End Audio Capacitors

AORUS Gaming motherboards use high-

end Japanese Nichicon audio capacitors.

These high quality capacitors help deliver

high resolution and high fidelity audio to

provide the most realistic sound effects

for gamers.

AMP-UP™ Audio Technology with Upgradable OP-AMP

Customizable• Users can choose audio quality based on their own individual listening preferences.

• Wide availability of additional OP-AMPs.

Low Cost way to dramatically improve audio quality• Improve audio dynamics and overall sound-quality with minimal cost.

• No need for expensive speakers or high-end audio equipment.

USB DAC-UP 2 Adjustable Voltage USB Port with Dedicated Power Design

Immersive VR Gaming Experience

> VR requires more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 60FPS or greater.

> Only Gaming PCs can provide the best VR experience.

Recommended configurations for VR gaming PCs

Killer™ E2500 Gaming Network

Killer E2500 is a High-Performance, adaptive

gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online

gaming and media performance compared to the

standard solution.

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 chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the

game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay

to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

*Free 14 days XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Premium License.

Triple NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 SupportExtreme Performance with Gen3 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs

AORUS' Z270 motherboards offers the industry’s

best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for

users who demand high capacity and seek the

best performance. AORUS' unique design

supports up to three Intel 750 Series

NVMe PCIe SSDs which can be

Configured in RAID for record

speeds of up to 3525 MB/s

(Sequential Read), Making

AORUS the obvious

choice for the

ultimate PC.

U.2 Onboard (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4)NVMe Performance for PCIe SSDs

The new Intel 750 series SSDs offer an incredible increase in performance over

SATA drives. Using the NVMe protocol which takes advantage of the fast

bandwidth of PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes (32 Gb/s), the drives are a clear advantage

for users looking to boot their OS faster, load their games in a flash and access

large files without waiting. By implementing the U.2 port onboard to support the

2.5” Intel 750 Series drive, AORUS ensures that the users can benefit from the

best performance.

SSDs and cables not included.

Fast Onboard Storage with

NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2 (Up to 32 Gb/s)AORUS' M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance

and support for both PCIe and SATA interfaces for M.2 SSD devices.

Fast USB 3.1 Solution

The latest USB 3.1 offers a staggering 10Gb/s transfer speed, 2x faster than

USB 3.0 and backward compatibility with existing USB devices.

Connecting the Future - USB Type-C™

• The World's Next Universal Connector

• Reversible USB Type-C™ with USB 3.1

TURBO B-CLOCK

Built-in Advanced Performance Tuning IC

Turbo B-Clock Tuning IC in the AORUS 200 series motherboards enable overclockers to have the ability to

change their BCLK frequency to a desired value of their choice. With the new linear range adjustment

option of the Tuning IC, ranges from 90MHz to 500MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not

limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps.

*Turbo B-Clock overclocking range may vary according to CPU capabilities.

Diagnostic LEDsHardware Troubleshooting at a Glance

Onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS indicate

if a malfunction is occurring, allowing users to quickly

diagnose which major component

(CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT) is malfunctioning so they

may take action promptly.

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 3866MHz and Beyond

What is XMP?DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as frequency tweaking requires a considerable

amount of effort and knowledge, memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of the

supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased performance.* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module. Please visit www.gigabyte.com to see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by

model. Product features may vary by model.

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up

to 3866MHz 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.

GIGABYTE Patented

Double Locking Bracket

US 9,017,100 B2

United States Patent

Dual Armor DIMM and PCIe Metal Shielding

Never worry about your heavy graphics card damaging your motherboard again. AORUS’ proprietary Ultra Durable

PCIe Metal Shielding reinforces the PCIe connector to prevent slot damage due to heavy graphics card. The DIMM

and PCIe metal shield also provides extra strength for when you forget to release the lock while replacing your

component, adding a foolproof option which can save your PC’s life.

Ultra Durable™ Memory Armor

AORUS’ exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion

and twist, plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.

Product features may vary by model. Photo for reference only.

Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors

creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or

short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function.

By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design AORUS gives Ultra

Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning.

Anti-Sulfur Resistor Design

Refreshed BIOS

Easy, Smart, and FriendlyThe BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal

settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to

reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system.

APP Center

The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the

most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center

allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online,

and download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS.

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.

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 gets too high or record your system’s behavior; these are the possibilities of the

System Information Viewer.

@BIOS

The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system’s BIOS from within Windows using a simple and

slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE

servers or 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.

3D OSD

3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during

games, allowing you to easily get a hold of your system information without

switching between screens.

AORUS Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE

that protects your PC’s most crucial component: the BIOS.

GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ (UEFI) Design

AORUS motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors that

are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods, even in extreme

performance configurations. With ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU load,

this provides peace of mind for end users who want to push their system hard, yet

demand absolute reliability and stability. These exclusive capacitors also come in

customized jet black, exclusively on AORUS motherboards.

Long Lifespan Durable Black™ Solid Caps

Easy to Install "G-Connector" Design

The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators

being tiny. With the G-Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building

your next PC and saving you some frustrations.

TriDef® SmartCam | Custom Stream Modding

To facilitate being the full streaming solution each GIGABYTE motherboard includes TriDef® SmartCam

software, you are now able to remove backgrounds without the hassle of using a green screen. Through

the SmartCam application you can now apply live filters, and fully control your background, not only

while streaming, but also through other video applications such as Skype.

*Free 1 month TriDef SmartCam License.

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