Boot is self explanatory – with the usual options present. I like that we got a mouse speed option here. By the way if your device has a pretty long name, it wont clip to the end of this menu. A small nuance to an otherwise good interface. PCIe x16 expansion slot conforms to the latest PCIe 4.0 spec along with the main M.2 slot with a maximum speed of x4. Now what’s missing here is the front panel audio header – which means we’re bound to test the rear panel audio alone.

Colorful predominantly aims its models at the Asian market with its iGame series and its take on the American Naval fleet with the CVN series.

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Network performance is pretty good except for the wireless 5GHz band’s transmit rate. I noticed better performance here too with a third party SMA antenna so swap the cool looking one with a high gain unit of your choice. Software, Lighting and Special Features Another solid performance from the GIGABYTE board. Also while not on the results, Thunderbolt 4 or rather the USB Gen 2×2 performance is just excellent. My friend’s 20Gbps enclosure got a 2171MB/s read and 2044MB/s write here which means it negotiated perfectly with the interface. It’s not the same story with the other port though (near the DisplayPort) reading at the same Gen 2 performance like the rest. Audio Interface

In fact, TPM 2.0 hardware is not a must to pass TPM 2.0 verification. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Motherboards are not only known for their world-renowned durability, but also play a leading role in product design, especially when it comes to the TPM 2.0 support in the BIOS. Lots of GIGABYTE Intel ® and AMD motherboards can pass the TPM 2.0 verification of the Windows 11 by simply enabling the TPM-related function in the BIOS, on which Intel ® X299, B250 chipset and above platform will be the Platform Trust Technology (PTT), and fTPM function on the AMD AM4 and TRX40 motherboards. By this advanced BIOS setting, GIGABYTE motherboards can pass the TPM 2.0 verification of Windows 11 to prevent TPM 2.0 support becoming an issue to users during their system upgrade. Many vendor's Z590 models also include three PCIe M.2 slots, with every Z590 model supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 in at least one of these ports, and some with two. A couple of the more mid-range models include four M.2 slots, including MSI's MEG Z590 Godlike flagship. Only one board includes U.2, which is the EVGA Z590 Dark, and four models include eight SATA ports. July 2nd, 2021 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, announced that the BIOS of their series motherboards, including Intel ® X299, C621, C232, C236, C246, 300, 400, 500 lineups, as well as AMD TRX40, 300, 400, 500 motherboards are TPM 2.0 function ready, which can pass the upgraded Windows 11 OS. verification. The new Intel Z590 chipset now includes native support for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps Type-C connectivity. On the previous Z490 chipset, vendors needed to use additional controllers, such as the ASMedia ASM3242, plugged into the PCIe lanes from the chipset.x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output) This board doesn’t have a front panel audio header so your only choice here are (A) to use the line-out to feed an AMP or (B) ditch the mediocre onboard audio and invest on a capable DAC and AMP. Network Interface For wired connectivity, Intel identifies support for 2.5 gigabit Ethernet as a key feature for the new chipsets, however this isn't anything special, as it works the same as in previous generations - motherboard vendors just buy a 2.5 GbE PCIe chip and attach it to the chipset. Though usually when Intel advertises it like this, then there's a combo sale for vendors who buy the chipset along with the Intel branded network controller, so we're going to see a push for 2.5 GbE networking on Z590. Intel Thunderbolt 4: Support for Maple Ridge As is usual with a new platform launch, we reached out to every motherboard vendor for their Z590 model list, images, and specifications. Every vendor we spoke to had something on hand, however some products are still under development for launch over the next couple of months. As a result, we have put as much information as we have into this single article to date, and as information is provided, this article will be updated. At the time of publication, we have details of 50+ motherboards.We will endeavor to keep this Z590 overview updated with the latest information, including pricing and new models. Intel Z590 Chipset: Double Bandwidth to the CPU Rear I/O looks pretty good but we have an unconventional mic and line-out here. This placement will most likely introduce noise to the setup, more so with the shield-less approach of the Z590I Vision D when it comes to its audio implementation.