Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 w/ DDR4 2666, 7.1 Audio, Dual M.2, Gigabit LAN, CrossFire / SLI
Product Info
Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming 2.0: For 8th Gen Intel® Coffee Lake CPUs
Supercharged to Outperform
The AORUS Z370 enthusiast motherboards are faster and more powerful than any other motherboards the world has seen. With aggressively redesigned armor and thermal heatsinks, it's performance capabilities and durability are second to none. Performance is no stranger to AORUS, with exotic cooling and an ability to be tuned to peak performance, AORUS motherboards will exceed expectations.
Take Advantage of the Full Potential of Intel® Coffee Lake CPUs
Overwhelming Power. Indisputable Supremacy. Unrestrained Potential.
The Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming 2.0 Motherboard along with the Intel® 8th Gen Coffee Lake Processors go farther and do more than previous Intel® CPUs and Chipsets ever could with more Cores and higher clock rates. Do everything, do it all at the same time, and do it without sacrificing responsiveness or modern I/O options that increase your performances.
The latest 8th Gen Intel® Coffee Lake Processors for the Z370 Chipset start initially with 4 cores and threads and ramps up from there. With enhanced higher clock rates, improved caching and increased per core IPC performance, you have all the computing horsepower you have been dreaming of.
Now you can fly through your inbox of work tickets at the Office and / or gain a significant tactical advantage in online multiplayer Games. Feel free to Stream your victories to your legions of fans without fear of lower frame rates, stuttering and other low performance issues associated with lesser hardware.
Render. Stream. Compile. Encode. Work or Play.
Real-World Productivity or Virtual Reality Entertainment. The Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming Motherboard has the support features to let your Intel® Coffee Lake Processor overwhelm your most daunting workloads with more advanced features and options than ever!
- Exceptional Performance & Responsiveness
- Excellent multi-thread performance with up to 6 Processor Cores
- Enhanced core & memory overclocking
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
- Impressive Media & Display
- Rec.2020 & HDR Support
- HEVC 10-bit HW decode/encode and HDCP v2.2
- VP9 10-bit HW decode
- Premium UHD/4K content support
- Compelling Platform Integration
- Support for next generation Intel® Optane™ Memory
Features
- Supports 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
- ASMedia 3142 USB 3.1 Gen 2 with USB Type-C™ and Type-A
- Front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ Header
- Multi-Way Graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durable™ Design
- ALC1220 120dB SNR HD Audio w/ Smart Headset AMP & WIMA Audio Caps
- Intel GbE LAN Gaming Network with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
- RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone Digital LED Light Show design, for digital LED & RGB LED strips
- Swappable Overlay for Accent LED
- Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
- Dual Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface
- USB DAC-UP 2 with Adjustable Voltage
- Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design
- Ultra Durable™ 25KV ESD and 15KV Surge LAN Protection
- Lightning-Fast Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 AIC Support
- APP Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities
AORUS Style
RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs
With AORUS Z370 Motherboards, RGB Fusion is even better with Digital LEDs.* RGB Fusion offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGBW/ Digital LED light strips for their PC.
Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion on Z370 Series AORUS 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.
*Digital LEDs are available only on select Motherboards, external LED Strips, Digital LED Strips are not included with this Motherboard.
AORUS Gaming Motherboards will support either 5Vdv or 12Vdc digital LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs comes with 9 new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.
Multi-Zone Light Show Design
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.
Surround Lighting
Multi-light zones are equipped with high brightness RGB LEDs, namely the CPU, Memory, Armor, Audio, PCI-Express and Swappable Overlay for Accent LED. When it’s all set and done, your system will shine like never before.
Swappable Overlay for Accent LED
AORUS brings even more color and life to your system with an Accent LED Overlay. This overlay complements the RGB Fusion technology in AORUS Motherboards adding more flare and style to your gaming machine. With the swappable overlay users can utilize different patterns and designs to make their system their own.
Design your very own Accent LED Overlay with a 3D printer. Click here to download dimensions and 3D files for the Accent LED Overlay.
AORUS Audio
ALC1220 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 Amplifier
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.
High-End WIMA & Audio Capacitors
The AORUS Z370 motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and audio grade Fine Gold capacitors.
While the Fine Gold capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems.
The addition of this to the exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.
USB DAC-UP 2: Adjustable Voltage USB Port with Dedicated Power Design
AORUS improves upon USB DAC-UP technologies with USB DAC-UP 2 to provide clean, isolated and low-noise power while adding the ability to compensate for voltage drops without quality issues.
Virtual reality pioneers and gamers alike can rest assured that their expensive accessories and peripherals will not encounter connectivity or power deficiency issues with the AORUS USB DAC-UP 2. With Gaming Gear drawing large amounts of power and having firm specification requirements USB DAC-UP 2 is up for the challenge.
AORUS Cooling
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.
- 6 Temperature Sensors
- 6 Hybrid Fan / Water Pump Headers
- All Fan Pin Headers Upgraded to Hybrid Fan Headers
- Interoperable Fans and Sensors
- Intuitive UI for Fan Control
Fan Stop
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
Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers—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.
AORUS Performance
Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4,000MHz and Beyond with Intel® XMP
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4,000MHz 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 AORUS motherboard.
* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module. Please visit www.aorus.com to see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.
What is XMP?
DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2,133MHz, but as frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge, memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased performance.
Immersive VR Gaming
Only Gaming PCs Offer the Best VR Gaming
Smooth, immersive VR requires higher performance than playing games at Full HD 1080p. VR requires 90+ Frames per second at higher resolutions. You need the equivalent of a very serious Gaming Computer to do VR without lag and dropped frames taking you out of the experience.
AORUS Connectivity
Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Storage Slots
AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system’s potential. Imagine transfer speeds up to 32Gb/second (4GB/second) per M.2 Slot with the fastest M.2 SSD Cards; even faster in certain RAID setups.
2x M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Card Slots, rated at 32Gb/second each:
- 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Type 22110 PCI-E x4 Card Slot
- 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Type 2280 PCI-E x4 / SATA Card Slot
AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 drives; Thermal Guard. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from M.2 devices as it helps to reduce and dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
Intel® Optane™ Performance Upgrade
The AORUS Z370 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; sometimes beyond the performance of SATA III SSDs.
Intel® Optane™ Memory fits traditional M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 110mm Card Slots.
Networking
Intel® GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator + Intel 802.11ac WiFi!
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.
AORUS ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE's Patented Double Locking Bracket
Keep your Video Card(s) Secure with this exclusive 2 Stage, Double Card Locking Brackets. Soldered into the Motherboard, these solid Metal Pins ensure your PCIe 3.0 x16 Card Slots stay put, providing a strong foundation to attach your heavy, high end Video Card(s) to.
Industry Leading ULTRA DURABLE PCIe Armor
The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from AORUS reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
Ultra Durable™ Memory Armor
AORUS exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion and twist, plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.
Advanced Anti Sulphur Durability
Sulfur compounds in the air can damage, pit and penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical changes that cause these resistors to open or short out their circuitry over time. If either of these wear conditions occur, your expensive motherboard will fail, stopping you in your tracks.
Equipping AORUS Z370 Motherboard Resistors with a unique Anti-Sulfur Design gives Gigabytes' Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning with increased durability and reliability.
Refreshed BIOS
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.
TriDef® SmartCam | Custom Stream Modding
To facilitate being the full streaming solution each AORUS 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.
*Free 1 month TriDef® SmartCam License.
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!
*Free 14 days XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Premium License.
4K Ultra HD Support
4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel® HD Graphics via HDMI.
HDMI™ - The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
HDMI™ is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable.
HDMI is able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI™ ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI™ is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.
CEC 2019 Ready: Saving energy, Environmental Friendly
The Z370 Motherboards are now ready for CEC 2019! The California Energy Commission(CEC) regulation measures PC systems' level power consumption. The Z370 Motherboards with selected key components fulfill CEC 2019 power saving requirements.
Additional Information:
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I/O Ports
Compatibility
Operating System Support:
Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit.
Processor Support:
This Gigabyte Z370 Motherboard supports select Intel® Core™ i8 Processors. At time of release, this Motherboard initially supports these processors:
- i7-8700K
- i7-8700
- i5-8600K
- i5-8400
- i3-8350K
- i3-8100
Specifications
| CPU Support | Supports select 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7, i5 and i3 processors in the LGA1151 package |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z370 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DIMM DDR4-2666 / 2400 / 2133 Stock Clocked Unbuffered Memory, 64GB Max RAM (4x 16GB) Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Overclocked Ram: DDR4 4000, 3866, 3800, 3733, 3666, 3600, 3466, 3400, 3333, 3300, 3200, 3000 and 2800MHz Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) RAM |
| Integrated Graphics | Requires Intel® Processor with Integrated Graphics Chip: 1x HDMI v1.4 port, up to 4,096 x 2,160 @ 30Hz This HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2. |
| Storage | 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w/ RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 1x M.2 NVMe 22110 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD connector |
| Expansion Slots | 1x 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 1x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x1 mode. 3x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
| Multi-GPU Support | Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 3-Way / 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
| USB Ports | Rear I/O Panel:
1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2 (10Gbps) port 1x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen2 (10Gbps) port 4x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen1 (5Gbps) ports 2x USB 2.0/1.1 Type-A (480Mbps) ports Internal USB Headers: |
| LAN | Intel® LAN chipset: 1x Gigabit LAN port |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220 codec: High Definition Audio Sound BlasterX 720° Support 2, 4, 5.1 & 7.1-channel 5x 3.5mm Audio Jacks |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1x HDMI port 1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 port 1x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 2 port (red) 4x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 1 ports 2x USB 2.0/1.1 Type-A ports 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port 1x S/PDIF Out Optical connector 5x 3.5mm Audio Jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In) |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x CPU fan header 1x Water cooling CPU fan header 3x system fan headers 1x System fan/water cooling pump header 2x Digital LED strip headers 2x Digital LED strip power select jumpers 2x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers 2x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x Front panel header 1x Front panel audio header 1x S/PDIF Out header 1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 header 1x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 1 header 2x USB 2.0/1.1 Type-A headers 1x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1x Clear CMOS button |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install |
| BIOS | 2x 128 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 Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for APP Center:3D OSD @BIOS AutoGreen BIOS Setup Color Temperature Cloud Station EasyTune Easy RAID Fast Boot Game Boost ON/OFF Charge Platform Power Management RGB Fusion Smart Backup Smart HUD Smart Keyboard Smart TimeLock System Information Viewer USB Blocker USB DAC-UP 2 V-Tuner Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. |
| Operating System | Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor: 305 x 244mm |
