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Gigabyte X299 Designare EX, LGA2066, ATX
Product Type:
Motherboards
Type Detail:
Intel Socket 2066
Manufacturer:
Gigabyte
Manufacturer #:
X299DesignareEX
Part Status:
Discontinued
Milwaukee PC SKU:
264234
Price:
$601.99

Intel X299 Ultra Durable motherboard with Thunderbolt 3, RGB Fusion, Digital LED, Triple M.2, Dual Intel LAN, Intel WIFI, Front & rear USB 3.1 gen 2 Type-CSupports Intel Core X-Series Processor FamilyQuad Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 8 DIMMsIntel Optane Memory ReadyIntel USB 3.1 Gen 2 with USB Type-CFront USB 3.1 Gen 2 Header3-Way Graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durable DesignServer-Class Digital Power DesignALC1220 120dB SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone AMP and WIMA audio capacitorsSound BlasterX 720, the top-of-the-line audio engine solution for 4K gaming and entertainmentIntel Dual Band 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2 AC 8265 Wireless ModuleDual Intel GbE LAN Gaming NetworkRGB FUSION with Multi-Zone Digital LED Light Show design, support digital LED & RGB LED stripsSmart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOPTriple Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and Thermal GuardNVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 U.2 support by optional adaptorPrecise Digital USB Fuse Design for Stronger ProtectionAnti-Sulfur Resistor DesignUltra Durable 25KV ESD and 15KV Surge LAN ProtectionGIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS with Q-Flash Plus USB portAPP Center Including EasyTune and Cloud Station Utilities

Quick Tech Specs

Processor Manufacture: Intel
Brand: Gigabyte
Chipset Manufacture: Intel
Form Factor: ATX
SLI Support: YES
Crossfire Support: YES
Number of Memory Slots: 8 Slots
Max Memory: 128GB
Memory Type: DDR4
PCI Express x16 Slots: 4 Slots
PCI Express x1 Slots: None
PCI Slots: None
WiFi Onboard: WiFI AC
RAID Support: RAID 0/1/5/10
Sata 6 Gbits/s Ports (3.0/3.1): 6 Ports
Sata 3 Gbits/s Ports (2.0): None
Sata Express 16 Gbits/s Ports (3.2): None
M.2 Slots: 2 Slots
NVMe Support: Yes
eSata Ports: None
Legacy Ports: NONE
Thunderbolt Ports: 2 Ports
USB 3.0 Ports: 4 Ports
USB 2.0 Ports: 2 Ports
Network Ports: Gigabit (10/100/1000)
Display Ports: 1 Port
DVI Ports: NONE
HDMI Ports: None


Gigabyte X299 Designare EX, LGA2066, ATX, Wi-Fi


Form Factor

  • ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

CPU

  • Support for Intel® Core™ X series processors in the LGA2066 package

Chipset

  • Intel® X299 Express Chipset

Memory

  • 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory. * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above). 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory. * Supported when using a 16-lane CPU (4-core). 4 channel memory architecture. * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above). Dual channel memory architecture. Supported when using a 16-lane CPU (4-core). Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4333(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules, Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules, Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Graphics

  • Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller: 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors, supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.

Multi-Graphics Technology

  • Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 3-Way* /2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above). Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 3-Way* /2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above).

Expansion Slots

  • 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2), 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8), 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)

Storage

  • Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G), 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G), 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7), Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, * The M2M_32G connector must work with an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration. * Refer to "1-10 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready ASMedia® ASM1061 chip: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 2, 3), supporting AHCI mode only

LAN

  • 2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Wireless Communication module

  • Intel® Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band, BLUETOOTH 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR, Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate

Audio

  • Realtek® ALC1220 codec, Support for Sound BlasterX 720°, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, Support for S/PDIF Out

USB Ports

  • Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller: 2 x USB Type-C™ ports on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: 1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header, Chipset+Realtek® USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel, Chipset: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers, 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

OS Support

  • Windows 10 64-bit

Internal I/O Ports

  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors, 1 x CPU fan header, 1 x water cooling CPU fan header, 4 x system fan headers, 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers, 1 x digital LED strip header, 1 x digital LED strip power select jumper, 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers, 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x Intel® VROC Upgrade Key header, 1 x front panel header, 1 x front panel audio header, 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only), 1 x power button, 1 x reset button, 1 x Clear CMOS button, 1 x OC button, 2 x temperature sensor headers

Back I/O Ports

  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 2 x DisplayPort In ports, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors (USB Type-C™ ports, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support), 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 2 x RJ-45 ports, 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R), 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector, 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

H/W Monitoring

  • Voltage detection, Temperature detection, Fan speed detection, Water cooling flow rate detection, Overheating warning, Fan fail warning, Fan speed control

Special Features

  • Support for APP Center, * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. 3D OSD, @BIOS, AutoGreen, BIOS Setup, Color Temperature, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Easy RAID, Fast Boot, Game Boost, GIGABYTE HW OC APP, ON/OFF Charge, Platform Power Management, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, Smart Keyboard, Smart TimeLock, Smart HUD, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, V-Tuner, Support for Q-Flash, Support for Xpress Install

Bundled Software

  • Norton® Internet Security (OEM version), cFosSpeed, XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)