DIRECT POWER DESIGNZ590 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard uses an 12+1 phases digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controller and DrMOS. These 100% digital controller and additional 8+4 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the new Intel 11th Gen CPU.ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTIONZ590 AORUS ELITE AX uses high performance Full Covered thermal design with high coverage MOSFET Heatsinks and thick thermal pad, providing ultimate MOSFET cooling performance for enthusiasts, overclockers and gamers.UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCEWith the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, the Z590 AORUS is a true beast among motherboards.NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITYA high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. Z590 AORUS ELITE AX provides all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.AMP-UP AudioHi-Res AudioHi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.Immersive Gaming ViBesRealtek High-End HD Audio CodecALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion. With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).DEFINITIVE AESTHETICSZ590 AORUS ELITE AX features RGB FUSION 2.0 and offers users the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make their PC more unique and stylish.ULTRA DURABLEGIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find for the Z590 AORUS motherboard and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTERGood software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. GIGABYTE motherboard bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard. New User InterfaceAll new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.My FavoritesAdd constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.Storage InformationShow all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.ChangelogList all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.Intuitive Load Line CurveClearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.