X299 UD4 PRO - Gigabyte INTEL X299 MOTHERBOARD GIGABYTE

The GIGABYTE X299 enthusiast motherboards are faster and more powerful than any motherboard the world has ever seen. With an aggressively redesigned thermal heatsinks its sure to turn heads and catch eyes. Performance is no stranger to GIGABYTE, with exotic cooling and an ability to be tuned to peak performance GIGABYTE motherboards will exceed expectations. Do More With Your Fastest Cores Direct your most critical workloads to your processor's fastest cores with Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 is a combination of software and hardware that delivers more than 15% better single-threaded performance. Now available on select Intel Core X-series processor family for Intel X299 platforms. RGB FUSION Set the Color that Matches Your Style GIGABYTE's X299 series motherboards boast the most advanced LED system in the market today. With more customizability than ever and a convenient and intuitive UI thanks to the RGB Fusion App, you’ll have a blast making your GIGABYTE your own. For a more functional use, the bright and vibrant LEDs can be configured to display the PC’s temperature or load. For even more LED goodness RGBW strips are now supported for more true and vibrant whites. RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs With GIGABYTE X299 Motherboards, RGB Fusion is even better with Digital LEDs. RGB Fusion offers users the option to control external LED light strips for their PC. Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion on X299 Series GIGABYTE Motherboards are now upgraded with Digital LED support. With external digital LED strips, where each LED is digitally addressable, users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations. GIGABYTE Motherboards will support either 5v or 12v digital LED strips. RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs comes with 9 new patterns and various speed settings with more to come. RGB Fusion (Advanced mode) With the all new RGB Fusion software, users have access to different preset LED lighting configurations with choice of colors. You can even set the LEDs to synchronize with your favorite music or have them change colors to indicate the CPU temperature. For true lighting experts there is an Advanced Mode, which can be fully customized by individual area with its own effects and color transitions, along with specific duration and transition times. GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC. Supports RGBW & - UV Light Strips Independently Programmable Onboard Pin Header for RGBW/-UV LED Strips Not bright enough? You can install standard 12V external RGB, RGBW or RGB/UV light strips on the RGBW pin header and control its color from the RGB Fusion software. Using a RGBW light strip with a dedicated white LED, users will experience brighter and more vibrant shades of colors. When using RGB/UV LED strips, users can give their systems a fluorescent glow with the use of UV reactive liquid, neon braided cables, and acrylic paint for a wicked-looking gaming PC. No need to worry when choosing light strips as GIGABYTE motherboards support a wide variety of RGBW/-UV light strips on the market thanks to the RGB Fusion software that allows users to redefine the pin location for the R/G/B Signal. ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio The ALC1220 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec with up to 120dB SNR for crystal clear audio and features such as Smart Headphone Amp, 114dB SNR recording for precise voice chats and hardware decoding of DSD128, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC. Smart Headphone AMP Automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal audio dynamics—preventing issues such as low volume and distortion. Smart Fan 5 With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly. Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature—all of it can be customized to your liking. Hybrid Fan Pin Headers & Temperature Sensors Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate and water-temperature through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers or external thermistor sensors—giving you absolute mastery over your PC. - All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode. - Includes support for one High-Current Pump up to 3 Amps with built-in overcurrent protection—a must for high-end high current fans. New Smart Fan 5 Software Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage scenario. For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds. 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. Server-Class Digital Power Design GIGABYTE X299 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controllers and Smart Power Stage controllers. These 100% digital controllers offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from their new Intel Core X-series CPUs. Server Level Chokes GIGABYTE X299 series motherboards feature Server Level Chokes. - Server level reliability - High current capacity - New design reduces heat created by power loss and provides efficient power delivery to CPU VRM area. Turbo B-Clock Built-in Advanced Performance Tuning IC Turbo B-Clock Tuning IC in the X299 series motherboards enable overclockers to have the ability to change their BCLK frequency to a desired value of their choice. With the new linear range adjustment option of the Tuning IC, ranges from 90MHz to 500MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps. The GIGABYTE X299 Platform is the first enthusiast platform that supports Intel’s latest Optane technology. Optane fuels storage performance by acting as a cache drive giving users a significant boost compared to traditional mechanical drives. Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 With two NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE brings to the user PCI-Express connectivity for SSD devices. Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speed per connector, the dual M.2 provides an ideal storage solution as it also supports RAID modes. U.2 Adaptor (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4) NVMe Performance for PCIe SSDs The new Intel 750 series SSDs offer an incredible increase in performance over SATA drives. Using the NVMe protocol which takes advantage of the fast bandwidth of PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes (32 Gb/s), the drives are a clear advantage for users looking to boot their OS faster, load their games in a flash and access large files without waiting. By implementing the U.2 Adaptor to support the 2.5” Intel 750 Series drive, GIGABYTE ensures that the users can benefit from the best performance. Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4400MHz and Beyond GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4400MHz 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 GIGABYTE motherboard. Broad DDR4 Compatibility with Support List of 1000+ DDR4 Validated！ GIGABYTE partners very closely with memory vendors from around the world to ensure that modules offered by popular memory brands are compatible with GIGABYTE Motherboards. GIGABYTE has verified over 1000+ different modules to ensure performance in a GIGABYTE built system. Refreshed BIOS Easy, Smart, and Friendly The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system. GIGABYTE APP Center The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS. EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most. Overclocking to Boost Your Frame Rates Get the highest levels of performance from your PC with easy-to-use GIGABYTE overclocking features. 3D OSD 3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily get a hold of your system information without switching between screens. Intel GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Networking Intel GbE LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments. PURE SPEED GIGABYTE Extreme USB 3.1 Motherboards The ASMEDIA 3142 USB 3.1 controller utilizes 2 PCIe Gen3 lanes, offering a total of up to 16 Gb/s, which means you have extra bandwidth to take full control of the 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 ports. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation, and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices. GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS Design GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process. @BIOS The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system’s BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image. Easy to Install "G Connector" Design The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations. XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro! TriDef SmartCam | Custom Stream Modding To facilitate being the full streaming solution each GIGABYTE motherboard includes TriDef SmartCam software, you are now able to remove backgrounds without the hassle of using a green screen. Through the SmartCam application you can now apply live filters, and fully control your background, not only while streaming, but also through other video applications such as Skype.

 

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Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Number of M.2 (E) slots	1
Front panel connector	Yes
12V power connector	Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
TPM connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of chassis fan connectors	4
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
Parallel processing technology support	3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Number of mounting holes	9
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Yes
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i9
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Memory
Number of memory slots	8
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	LPDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Supported memory clock speeds	2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4400,4500 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
S/PDIF out port	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Intel® I219-V
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Features
Power source type	ATX
Number of mounting holes	9
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Number of M.2 (E) slots	1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 slots	4
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
ACPI version	6.0
Clear CMOS button	Yes
Power
Power source type	ATX
Processor special features
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Yes
Software
Drivers included	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Height	3.39" (86 mm)
Weight	2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
Width	12" (305 mm)
Depth	9.61" (244 mm)
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Number of M.2 (E) slots	1
Height	3.39" (86 mm)
Weight	2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
Quick installation guide	Yes