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ATX motherboard with silver VRM heatsinks and black PCB

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS MASTER LGA 1200 motherboard accessory

SKU CH-5KB0-CAGYY

A 14-phase digital VRM board with triple M.2 thermal guards, 2.5 GbE LAN and WiFi 6 for 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs

  • 14-phase 90 A VRM delivers stable power to 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs
  • Triple M.2 slots with thermal guards keep SSDs cool under load
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 give fast wired and wireless connectivity
  • ESS Sabre ES9118 DAC with ALC1220-VB2 provides high-resolution rear audio
  • Q-Flash Plus updates BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed

Z490 AORUS Master LGA 1200 Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS MASTER is an ATX motherboard built for Intel LGA 1200 processors. It features a 14-phase digital VRM with 90A smart power stages and advanced thermal management. Integrated 2.5 GbE LAN, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 provide high-speed connectivity. The board includes three M.2 slots with thermal guards and extensive USB 3.2 Gen 2 support.

Enthusiasts building 10th or 11th Gen Intel systems

This motherboard suits builders who want robust power delivery, premium audio with ESS Sabre DAC and comprehensive rear I/O. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a CPU installed. Buyers needing more than three M.2 slots or a different socket type should consider other options.

LGA 1200 socket with Z490 chipset

The LGA 1200 socket and Z490 chipset define compatibility for 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors. This single specification determines whether the board fits the intended CPU and platform. Verify the processor generation before purchase.

Highlights

  • 14-phase 90 A VRM delivers stable power to 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs
  • Triple M.2 slots with thermal guards keep SSDs cool under load
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 give fast wired and wireless connectivity
  • ESS Sabre ES9118 DAC with ALC1220-VB2 provides high-resolution rear audio
  • Q-Flash Plus updates BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed

Specifications

BrandGIGAYBYTE
ModelZ490 AORUS MASTER

Questions about this item

Will the 14-phase 90 A VRM handle a 10th Gen Intel Core CPU I already own without overheating?

The board uses a 14-phase digital VRM with 90 A smart power stages, a direct-touch heatpipe and NanoCarbon baseplate designed for 10th Gen Intel Core processors.

How can I confirm the board is working before I install a CPU or memory?

Q-Flash Plus lets you update the BIOS using only a USB drive and power supply — no CPU, memory or GPU required.

Does the package include the AORUS antennas for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5, or must I buy them separately?

The manufacturer highlights list Intel WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 2x2 with AORUS antennas, indicating the antennas are included.

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