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Elevate your computing experience with GIGABYTE's renowned motherboard series: AORUS, AERO, and GIGABYTE. Featuring innovative designs and advanced features, these boards offer exceptional performance and reliability. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or professional, our series cater to your needs, ensuring uncompromising quality and cutting-edge

AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, 5+3 Phases VRM, up to 4733MHz DDR4, 1xPCIe 4.0 + 1xPCIe 3.0 M.2, Wi-Fi 6E, 1GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 1

The manufacturer that produced the processor.

Processor manufacturer

Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.

Processor socket

A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.

Compatible processor series

The highest number of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) processors that the system can support.

Maximum number of SMP processors

The sockets (plugs) for processors that are supported (can be used) by the device.

Supported processor sockets

Processor

Types of memory which can be used with the product.

Supported memory types

The total number of available sockets for installing memory modules.

Number of memory slots

A memory slot, also known as a memory socket or RAM slot, is what allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards). The most common types of RAM are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds.

Memory slots type

The number of communication paths between the memory controller and the RAM, which affects data transfer bandwidth (e.g., Dual-channel).

Memory channels

Specifies whether the product supports Error Correction Code (ECC) memory, which detects and fixes data corruption (e.g., ECC, non-ECC).

ECC сompatibility

Memory clock speed is the time it takes for a computer to complete basic operations. It refers to the computer's processing speed and is measured in hertz. It is however not such a reliable measure of a computer's speed as it doesn't take into account other factors like RAM and cache size.

Supported memory clock speeds

The maximum frequency at which the system memory can operate, measured in MHz.

Supported memory clock speed (max)

The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.

Maximum internal memory

Indicates whether the device supports the use of unbuffered memory modules.

Unbuffered memory

The highest capacity of a single memory module that can be supported by an individual slot, measured in GB.

Maximum internal memory per slot

Memory

The type of storage drives the device is compatible with.

Supported storage drive types

The physical and logical connection standards supported for connecting storage drives to the system (e.g., M.2 or SATA).

Supported storage drive interfaces

The total number of hard drives that can be used in/with this product.

Number of HDDs supported

How many storage drives can be fit into the product at once.

Number of storage drives supported

The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.

RAID support

RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.

RAID levels

Storage controllers

Parallel processing technology is the simultaneous use of more than one CPU or processor core to execute a program or multiple computational threads. Ideally, parallel processing makes programs run faster because there are more engines (CPUs or Cores) running it. In practice, it is often difficult to divide a program in such a way that separate CPUs or cores can execute different portions without interfering with each other. Most computers have just one CPU, but some models have several, and multi-core processor chips are becoming the norm. There are even computers with thousands of CPUs.

Parallel processing technology support

The maximum number of pixels that can be displayed in the image. It is usually quoted as width × height,: for example, "1024 × 768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels.

Maximum resolution

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a form of digital copy protection to prevent copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across connections.

HDCP

DirectX is a collection of APIs (application programming interfaces) for easily handling tasks related to game programming on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

DirectX version

Graphics

The end of a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), in addition to the "USB 1.x Full Speed" signaling rate of 12 Mbit/s. USB 2.0 connectors are usually colored black.

USB 2.0 connectors

This is a connector (normally attached to a cable) for USB 3.0. USB 3.0 is the second major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard for computer connectivity. First introduced in 2008, USB 3.0 adds a new transfer mode called "SuperSpeed," (distinguishable from USB 2.0 by either the blue colour of the port or the initials SS) capable of transferring data at up to 5Gbit/s—more than ten times as fast as the 480 Mbit/s top speed of USB 2.0.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors

Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.

Number of SATA III connectors

Indicates whether the product has a dedicated header to connect audio jacks located on the front panel of a chassis.

Front panel audio connector

Indicates whether the product has a dedicated header for connecting the chassis front panel buttons and LEDs.

Front panel connector

Indicates whether the product features a 24-pin ATX power connector for main power supply connectivity.

ATX Power connector (24-pin)

Indicates whether the product has a dedicated header for connecting a CPU cooling fan.

CPU fan connector

The total number of dedicated headers available on the board to power and control CPU cooling fans.

Number of CPU fan connectors

The total number of internal headers available to connect case cooling fans (e.g. 3 or 4).

Number of chassis fan connectors

Indicates whether the product features an 8-pin EPS connector to provide dedicated power to the CPU.

EPS power connector (8-pin)

The total number of 8-pin EPS power sockets available on the product to provide dedicated power to the CPU.

Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)

Indicates whether the product features a dedicated header for connecting a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip.

TPM connector

The number of internal connection points available on the board to attach a serial port cable.

Serial port headers

Indicates whether the product has a dedicated 12V power connector for additional power delivery.

12V power connector

The total number of dedicated headers available to connect and control water pumps for liquid cooling systems.

Number of water pump connectors

Indicates whether the product features a dedicated pin header for connecting and controlling RGB LED lighting components.

RGB LED pin header

The total number of internal connection points available for attaching RGB LED strips or lighting components.

Number of RGB LED pin headers

Internal I/O

Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.

USB 2.0 ports quantity

The total number of available USB 3.2 Gen 1 (formerly 3.1 Gen 1) Type-A connection ports on the device.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device.  Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

The number of PS/2 connectors for keyboards and mice. Its name comes from the IBM Personal System/2.

PS/2 ports quantity

The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

HDMI ports quantity

The specific release version of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface standard supported by the device (e.g. 1.3 or 2.0).

HDMI version

This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.

DVI-D ports quantity

Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.

Headphone outputs

Indicates whether the device has a dedicated input port for receiving audio signals from an external source.

Line-in

The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.

Microphone in

The number of antenna connectors available on the unit for connecting external WiFi antennas.

WiFi-AP antenna jack

Rear panel I/O ports

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.

Ethernet LAN

The maximum data transfer rate supported by the network port, expressed in gigabits per second (e.g., 10 Gigabit Ethernet).

Ethernet interface type

The specific hardware chip or chipset that manages the network interface and handles data transmission (e.g. Intel I219-V).

LAN controller

Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.

Wi-Fi

Connection of this device is done via Wi-Fi in a high standard.

Top Wi-Fi standard

The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point  A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.

Wi-Fi standards

The specific model or chipset of the integrated wireless network adapter (e.g. AMD RZ608).

WLAN controller model

Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.

Bluetooth

The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).

Bluetooth version

Network

The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.

Motherboard chipset

The specific integrated circuit or hardware component responsible for processing audio signals (e.g., ALC3287-CGT).

Audio chip

An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.

Audio output channels

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Product colour

Indicates which system components or metrics can be tracked for status and performance, such as temperature, voltage, or fan speed.

PC health monitoring

What this product is used as a part of (component for).

Component for

Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).

Motherboard form factor

The category of motherboard chipset e.g. Intel, AMD.

Motherboard chipset family

The method used to cool the device or to cool the air around the device.

Cooling type

Power source type

Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.

Windows operating systems supported

Features

The number of available PCI Express x1 slots supporting generation 3.x specifications for expanding the device's functionality.

PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots

Places where PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) are placed inside and connected to the computer motherboard.

PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots

The number of available expansion slots supporting the PCI Express 4.0 standard with x16 lane connectivity.

PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots

The total number of available M.2 M-key slots for installing high-speed storage devices or expansion cards.

Number of M.2 (M) slots

The maximum physical dimensions of the M.2 module supported by the first slot, typically expressed as width and length (e.g., 2280).

1st M.2 largest key size

The maximum supported PCI Express version for the first M.2 slot (e.g., 4.0).

1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation

The maximum physical dimensions supported for the second M.2 slot, typically expressed as width and length (e.g. 2280).

2nd M.2 largest key size

The maximum supported PCI Express version for the second M.2 slot (e.g., 4.0).

2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation

Expansion slots

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components, and loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. The BIOS additionally provides abstraction layer for the hardware, i.e. a consistent way for application programs and operating systems to interact with the keyboard, display, and other input/output devices. There are several types of BIOS, including the  motherboard ROM BIOS, video BIOS, drive controller BIOS, network adapter BIOS, and SCSI adapter BIOS.

BIOS type

The total storage capacity of the basic input/output system chip, measured in Mbit.

BIOS memory size

The version of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface standard supported by the device to manage power consumption and hardware configuration (e.g., 2.0).

ACPI version

Indicates whether the product features a physical jumper to reset the CMOS settings to their factory defaults.

Clear CMOS jumper

The version of the industry-standard management interface used for reporting hardware and system information to management software (e.g., 3.0).

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version

The specific version of the System Management BIOS standard supported by the firmware (e.g. 2.7), which defines how hardware information is communicated to the operating system.

System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version

BIOS

Country where the device is made. Aka Country of manufacture (COM).

Country of origin

The number of individual units contained within a single inner shipping case, measured in pc(s).

Products per shipping (inner) case

Logistics data

Battery weight

The mass of the lithium content within a single battery, typically measured in grams.

Lithium weight per battery

The total quantity of individual battery cells used to power the device, including configurations with primary and backup cells (e.g., 1+2).

Number of battery cells

A measure of the charge stored by the battery. Determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery.

Battery capacity

The type of battery in the device, e.g. nickel–cadmium (NiCd).

Battery technology

Description of battery supplied with the product, such battery form factor (e.g. AA/AAA).

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