Best Choice for Small but Powerful PC
B560I AORUS PRO AX is a mini-ITX motherboard perfect for building a small form factor PC for people who demands higher performance but also cares about aesthetics and size. The compact yet powerful pc delivers amazing performance with the latest 11th Gen CPU, ultra durable graphics card slot and blazing fast connectivity. It also equips with comprehensive thermal solution to keep it cool under heavy workload. Performance is not compromised by its size.
Direct 8+1 Phases Digital VRM Design solution with DrMOS
- Direct 50A Smart Power Stage
- High Current Capacity MOSFET
- Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Array
- Higher Efficiency Lower Temperatures
- Improved Transient Response
B560I AORUS PRO AX motherboard uses an pure digital CPU power design which includes a digital PWM Controller with Smart Power Stages and is capable of providing 50A of power from each phase for a total of 400A. This 100% digital controller, new Tantalum Polymer Capacitors array, and Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision and stability in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing professional worker and gamer to get the incredible high performance from the latest 11th Gen. Intel Core processors.
Improved Transient Response
By using brand new VRM design and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor Array, Z590 AORUS motherboard transient response and stability is highly improved under overclocking and heavy loading condition.
PERFORMANCE
With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, the B560 AORUS is a true beast among motherboards.
Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4600MHz and Beyond*
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4600MHz 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 Gen4/Gen3 x4 M.2
AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. Upgrade with the latest 2nd generation Gen4 SSD, the performance is up to 7000MB/s which is up to 2x faster than PCIe3.0 SSD.
ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION
The comprehensive solution delivers excellent heat dissipation. The AORUS motherboard stays cool on VRMs and M.2 SSD when heavy loading, making it most suitable for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.
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.
Intel 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
New Introduce Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module
Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
HDMI 2.0 for 4K UHD Display and HDCP 2.2 supported
HDMI 2.0, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4, offers 18 Gb/s of bandwidth – nearly twice that of the previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), offering the best visual experience for viewers.
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
B560I AORUS PRO AX 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 B560 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 Information : Show 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 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, 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 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
- Realtek Audio CODEC, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first.
Wireless Communication module
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 : WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band, BLUETOOTH 5.1, Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate, Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16, (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.), Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
Storage Interface
- CPU : 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, Chipset : 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, Intel Optane Memory Ready
USB
- Chipset : 2 x USB Type-C ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header), Chipset+1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub : 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
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, 2 x system fan headers, 1 x addressable LED strip header, 1 x RGB LED strip header, 4 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 speaker header, 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header, 1 x Clear CMOS jumper, 1 x chassis intrusion heade
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1 x Q-Flash Plus button, 1 x RJ-45 port, 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R), 3 x audio jacks
H/W Monitoring
- Voltage detection, Temperature detection, Fan speed detection, Fan fail warning, Fan speed control, Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install
BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash, Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS, 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, 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