The X570SI AORUS PRO AX AM4 Mini-ITX Motherboard from Gigabyte is built on the AMD X570 chipset, supporting 2nd and 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket in a small form factor. This motherboard features two memory slots for up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM, which can be overclocked with speeds up to 5300 MHz. For storage capabilities, this motherboard has four SATA III connectors and two M.2 slots, allowing you to connect an array of storage devices. There is a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics cards to be installed into. Additional features include integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.02 technology, Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and Realtek ALC1220-VB 7.1-channel HD audio.
AMD X570 Chipset
The AMD X570 chipset is designed around 3rd generation AMD Ryzen 3000-series processors. Along with multiple improvements, its most noteworthy one is the addition of PCIe 4.0. PCIe 4.0 has roughly double the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0, which is beneficial for graphics cards, networking devices, NVMe drives, and more.
Power Design
The X570SI AORUS PRO AX features a direct 8-phase power design with high efficiency and low ripple for overclocking and reliability. The VRM power design includes MOSFETS in which Vcore and SOC are accompanied by a digital PWM, premium chokes, and high quality capacitors.
XMP 5300+
This motherboard has been tested to ensure proper compatibility with memory modules up to 5300 MHz. All users need to do 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.
PCIe 4.0
This motherboard is designed with PCIe 4.0 slots, which have double the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0. There is a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for a graphics card, and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for M.2 SSD storage devices. PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSDs can reach speeds of up to 64 Gb/s for fast performance.
Thermal Design
The X570SI AORUS PRO AX uses an innovative thermal design to ensure low temperatures and stability for the CPU, Chipset, and SSD under full loading application and gaming.
Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PCs maintain their performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers on the motherboard can support PWM/DC fans and pumps, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via the intuitive user interface.
Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN
2.5 Gigabit LAN doubles the speed of general 1 Gigabit Ethernet networking, making it ideal for gamers looking for a lag-free online gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), enabling gigabit wireless performance, providing for smooth video streaming, a better online gaming experience, fewer dropped connections, and speeds capable of 2.4 Gb/s. Additionally, this motherboard supports Bluetooth 5 which provides a faster transmission for connecting wireless peripherals when compared to Bluetooth 4.2.
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1 is backward compatible with HDMI 2.0/1.4 and offers 48 Gb/s of bandwidth. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio, Full HDR, and HDCP 2.3 support.
Hi-Fi Audio
This motherboard features the RealTek ALC 1220 120 dB(A) SNR HD Audio codec with Smart Headphone amp which automatically detects the impedance of your headphones, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion. With the new VB series audio controller, your voice can be streamed to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114 dB(A).
RGB Fusion
Gigabyte AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 features customizable multi-zone RGB lighting. Select from a variety of colors and lighting effects, and even sync it with other compatible LED components and peripherals.
EasyTune
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 whenever you need it the most.
System Information Viewer
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.
Q-Flash Plus
With Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory, or graphics card, nor enter the BIOS menu, to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go.
PCIe Armor
The one-piece stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the PCIe connector to provide the extra strength required to support heavier graphics cards.
2X Memory Armor
The one-piece stainless-steel shielding prevents against PCB distortion, twisting, and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.
Solid Pin Connectors
AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24-pin & ATX 12V 8-pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
