Gigabyte X299 DESIGNARE EX

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X299 DESIGNARE EX

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Key specs

Socket: LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Form factor: ATX
Memory: DDR4-SDRAM

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Performance

Processor: Intel

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ChipsetIntel

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Wifi Version: Yes

Clear CMOS button: Yes
ACPI version: 5.0
BIOS memory size: 256 Mbit
BIOS type: UEFI AMI

Number of M.2 (M) slots: 3
PCI Express x16 slots: 5

Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64
Power source type: ATX
Motherboard chipset family: Intel
Motherboard form factor: ATX
Component for: PC
PC health monitoring: Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220
Motherboard chipset: Intel® X299

Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI

Manufacturer Sku: X299 DESIGNARE EX

TPM connector: Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin): Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors: 4
CPU fan connector: Yes
Number of EATX power connectors: 1
ATX Power connector (24-pin): Yes
Front panel connector: Yes
Front panel audio connector: Yes
S/PDIF out connector: Yes
Number of SATA III connectors: 8
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 2
USB 2.0 connectors: 2

Unbuffered memory: Yes
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds: 2133,2400,2667 MHz
ECC сompatibility: Non-ECC
Memory slots type: DIMM
Number of memory slots: 8
Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM

Memory Channels: Quad-channel

Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN: Yes

Bluetooth Version: 4.2

Width: 305 mm

Outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 2

Maximum number of SMP processors: 1
Compatible processor series: Intel® Core™ X-series
Processor socket: LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP): Yes

S/PDIF out port: Yes
Microphone: Yes
PS/2 ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 4
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2

Form Factor: ATX

RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

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