Z590 AORUS TACHYON is the pinnacle of overclocking motherboard completely designed by and for overclockers, who are continuously seeking to break unimaginable performance limit. Its specialized VRM design, memory layout trace and built-in overclocking buttons and switches enable overclocking enthusiasts to unleash full potential of latest generation Intel Core processor.
VRM Design
- Direct 12 Phases VRM Design
- 100A DrMOS for each vCore phase
- Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Matrix
- Lower Temperature
- + Better Transient Response
Digital PWM Controller
VRM design uses Intersil ISL69269 PWM controller that directly drives 12 phase for the highest efficiency.
100A DrMOS
Each vcore VRM phase uses 100A Vishay SiC840 DrMOS for maximum current capacity under extreme overclocking.
Tantalum Capacitor Matrix
VRM design uses 100% full tantalum polymer capacitors for better transient response and less mechanical interference with extreme overclocking cooling device.
Dual CPU Power Connectors
Dual 8 pin CPU power connectors with metal shielding provide maximal current input to processor.
XTREME MEMORY
With 2-DIMM daisy chain memory trace layout, Z590 AORUS TACHYON can achieve the shortest memory DIMM distance between CPU, therefore reach the highest memory clock and the lowest latency.
Intel 2.5GbE LAN Onboard
Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least two times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking. It’s perfectly suit for gamers and streamer with ultimate and smooth online experience. It also backward compatible with Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet.
Intel 802.11ax WIFI 6E
Intel latest Wireless solution 802.11ax WIFI 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, 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.
Overclocking Kit
- Power Button : Power On/Off system.
- Reset Button: Reboot system.
- LIMP Mode : Allows the system to automatically reboot with default or safe settings without having to clear CMOS settings first. This is useful in situations when users fail to boot up the system with their self-defined memory parameters.
- Cold Reset Button : Use this button to force your system to reboot. This is usually used if a CPU crash or memory errors occur or warm reset doesn't work when tuning your system settings. Hitting this button to force the system to shutdown and boot again.
- Clear CMOS : Clear BIOS setting.
- Clear CMOS : Clear BIOS setting.
- Profile Switch : Load Profile A & B preset in the BIOS on next boot.
- Voltage Measurement : Use multimeter to contact those points to measure different voltage value
- OC Trigger Switch : This switch can be used to lower the CPU frequency to cool down the CPU temperature before running a benchmark without having to change any software settings. Instantly setting the TGR switch back to its default position when the benchmark begins will revert the CPU frequency to the original value.
- Enhanced LN2 Mode : Dependent on the LN2 Mode Switch setting (unavailable if LN2_SW is set to 1). Enabling this switch will allow the CPU to boot up at a temperature as low as possible.
- Reserved Switch : This switch is reserved for hardware expansion. A single phase power design is reserved for future use.
- LN2 Mode Switch : Use this switch to enable or disable optimized LN2 mode. Enabling this switch will allow the CPU to effectively boot up at a lower temperature.
- SB Switch : The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function.
- SB Switch : The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function.
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 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 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
- Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support : 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x216 60 Hz, Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3, (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
- Realtek ALC1220-VB codec, The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio, Support for DTS:X Ultra, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, Support for S/PDIF Out
Wireless Communication module
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 : WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands, BLUETOOTH 5.2, 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 (PCIEX16), For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8). The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode, (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform 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 x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1), (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 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU), Supported by 11th Generation processors only, Chipset : 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)(M2M_SB), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5), Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors, Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, Intel Optane Memory Ready, ASMedia ASM1061 chip : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 6,7), supporting IDE/AHCI mode only
USB
- Chipset : 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (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 available through the internal USB headers, ASMedia USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller : 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) onboard, Chipset+Realtek 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, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors, 1 x CPU fan header, 1 x water cooling CPU fan header, ,4 x system fan headers, 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers, 2 x addressable LED strip headers, 2 x RGB LED strip headers, 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x front panel header, 1 x front panel audio header, 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 1 x noise detection header, 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, 1 x Clear CMOS jumper, 1 x power button (PW_SW), 1 x reset button (RST_SW), 1 x Clear CMOS button (CMOS_SW), 2 x BIOS switches (BIOS_SW)(SB), 1 x Cold Reset button (RTY_SW), 1 x Protection Mode button (LIMP_MODE), 1 x CPU Ratio up button (RATIO_UP), 1 x CPU Ratio down button (RATIO_DW), 1 x Profile A button (PROFILE_A), 1 x Profile B button (PROFILE_B), 1 x OC Trigger switch (TGR), 1 x LN2 Mode switch (LN2_SW), 1 x Enhanced LN2 Mode switch (LN2_OFFSET), 1 x Reserved switch (RSV_SW)
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button, 1 x OC Ignition button, 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R),1 x HDMI port, 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector, 5 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 (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.Noise detection
BIOS
- 2 x 256 Mbit flash, Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS, Support for DualBIOS, 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, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer, Support for Q-Flash Plus, Support for Q-Flash, Support for Xpress Install