Discover Gigabyte B560M AORUS ELITE (rev. 1.x) Gaming Motherboard

By: Gigabyte

Model: B560M AORUS ELITE

Sku: 2U6BNP5187

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  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
  • Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Direct 12+1 Phases Digital VRM with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
  • Shielded Memory Routing for Better Memory Overclocking
  • Fully Covered Thermal Design with High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks
  • Fast 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
  • Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
  • Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Front USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C for Connecting Devices
  • Pre-installed IO Shield for Easy and Quick Installation
  • RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
  • Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
  • Chipset : Intel B560 Express Chipset
  • LAN : Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
  • Multi-Graphics Technology : Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
  • I/O Controller : iTE I/O Controller Chip
  • Bundled Software : Norton Internet Security (OEM version), Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
  • Operating System : Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor : Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
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Direct 12+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFET

Cleaner and more efficient power delivery to the CPU with better thermal performance ensure stability under high CPU frequencies and heavy loading.

Benefits of Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs

  • Optimized gate charge to minimize switching losses.
  • Lower temperature, smaller size, better thermal characteristics.

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

B560M AORUS 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.

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard

With 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.

Smart Fan 6

Smart 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.

PERFORMANCE

With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, the B560M AORUS is a true beast among motherboards.

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4800MHz and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4800MHz 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.

Dual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2

GIGABYTE AORUS Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.

2.5GbE LAN Onboard

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.Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet

Intel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Controller

Intel'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.

USB Type-C Front Panel Connector

Equipped with next generation connectivity AORUS Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C header for USB 3.2 Gen1 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 drive or charging your new mobile device.

High Quality Onboard Audio Design

Delivers high quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS

B560M AORUS ELITE features RGB FUSION 2.0 and offers users the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make their PC more unique and stylish.

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.

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find for the B560M AORUS motherboard and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.

Industry Leading Ultra Durable 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.

GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER

Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. GIGABYTE motherboard bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

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 InformationShow 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
  • Intuitive Load Line Curve : Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

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.

CPU

  • LGA1200 package : 11th Generation Intel Core i9 processors / Intel Core i7 processors / Intel Core i5 processors, 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors / Intel Core i7 processors / Intel Core i5 processors / Intel Core i3 processors/ Intel Pentium processors / Intel Celeron processors, Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel Smart Cache, Intel Celeron G5xx5 family.L3 cache varies with CPU

Memory

  • 11th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processors:Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 processors : Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules, 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 /Pentium/Celeron processors : Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules, 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory, Dual channel memory architecture, Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode), Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules, Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Onboard Graphics

  • Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support : 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 30 Hz, Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3: 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 60 Hz, Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version, HDCP 2.3

Audio

  • Realtek Audio codec, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Expansion Slots

  • x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16), For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot, (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4), 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Storage Interface

  • CPU : 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_CPU), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, Chipset : 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors, Intel Optane Memory Ready

USB

  • Chipset :1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen2 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header), 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel, Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub : 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen1 support, available through the internal USB header2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports available through the internal USB header, Chipset+ 2 USB 2.0 Hubs : 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors

  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, 1 x CPU fan header, 1 x water cooling CPU fan header, 3 x system fan headers, 2 x addressable LED strip headers, 2 x RGB LED strip headers, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 1 x front panel header, 1 x front panel audio header, 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only), 1 x serial port header, 1 x Clear CMOS jumper, 1 x Q-Flash Plus button

Back Panel Connectors

  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen2 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port (red), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x RJ-45 port, 6 x audio jacks

H/W Monitoring

  • Voltage detection, Temperature detection, Fan speed detection, Water cooling flow rate detection, Fan fail warning, Fan speed control, Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.

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, BIOS, EasyTune, Fast Boot, Game Boost, ON/OFF Charge, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer, Support for Q-Flash Plus, Support for Q-Flash, Support for Xpress Install

In the Box

  • Gigabyte B560M AORUS ELITE (rev. 1.x) Gaming Motherboard