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The Gigabyte X570-I Aorus Pro WiFi performed well at stock and when overclocking. The board’s claim to fame is incorporating dual M.2 slots on the ITX form factor which no other board (at least that we know of) does. It includes two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports on the rear IO (one Type-C, the other Type-A), with six in total. Overall, for the $220 price tag, this tiny board offers users a great assortment of features and is a well-rounded solution for a small form factor board, undercutting the competition.
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Gigabyte’s X570-I Aorus Pro Wi-Fi is a compact, Mini-ITX board made for small-form-factor builds that’s capable of handling anything from an HTPC to a full-fledged gaming rig, depending on the hardware installed. It includes dual M.2 slots, fast RAM support, as well as a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port in back, rivaling some full-size ATX alternatives.
The X570-I also includes a solid 8-phase digital VRM, WiFi 6 support, 7.1 channel Realtek ALC1220-VB premium audio codec, and fast memory support up to DDR4 4400(OC). Priced at $219.99 on Newegg.com, it undercuts the ITX ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 that we recently reviewed by about $20.
Gigabyte’s Aorus boards are the company’s gaming and enthusiast lineup, usually including features such as RGB LEDs, metal “armor” on the DIMM and/or PCIe slots, electrostatic discharge (ESD) guards, along with more of a focus on styling.
The X570-I Aorus Pro Wi-Fi embodies the Aorus ethos, while also offering an array of functionality at a very reasonable price point. If ITX isn’t for you, Gigabyte’s X570 lineup includes all sizes and a wide range of price points, from the entry-level X570 UD to the flagship X570 Aorus Xtreme offering a bit of something for everyone. We saw most of the company’s X570 lineup for the first time at Computex 2019 earlier this year.
Like other X570 boards, the Gigabyte Aorus X570-I Aorus Pro Wi-Fi supports both Ryzen 2000 and Ryzen 3000 series processors and includes four SATA ports, two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot on the back. Its two DIMM slots are capable of supporting up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, with overclock speeds up to a fast DDR4 4400 MHz. For networking and audio, we find an Intel GbE NIC and Realtek ALC1220-VB audio codec which runs 7.1 surround. Below is a complete list of specifications from Gigabyte.
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Specifications
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| Socket | AM4 |
| Chipset | AMD X570 |
| Form Factor | ITX |
| Voltage Regulator | 8 Phase (6+2) |
| Video Ports | HDMI 2. 0 DisplayPort |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps): 1x Type-A (red) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps): 4x Type-A |
| Network Jacks | (1) Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Jacks | (3) Analog |
| Legacy Ports/Jacks | ✗ |
| Other Ports/Jack | ✗ |
| PCIe x16 | (1) v4.0 |
| PCIe x8 | ✗ |
| PCIe x4 | ✗ |
| PCIe x1 | ✗ |
| CrossFire/SLI | ✗ |
| DIMM slots | (2) DDR4 — DDR4 4400(OC) |
M. 2 slots |
(2) PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA + PCIe |
| U.2 Ports | ✗ |
| SATA Ports | (4) 6Gb/s |
| USB Headers | (1) v3.x Gen1, (1) USB v2.0 |
| Fan Headers | (2) 4-Pin |
| Legacy Interfaces | ✗ |
| Other Interfaces | FP-Audio, 2x RGB-LED headers |
| Diagnostics Panel | ✗ |
| Internal Button/Switch | ✗ / ✗ |
| SATA Controllers | ✗ |
| Ethernet Controllers | Intel GbE |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6 — Wireless 802. 11ax / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB Controllers | ✗ |
| HD Audio Codec | Realtek ALC 1220-VB |
| DDL/DTS Connect | ✗ / ✗ |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Like all boards, Gigabyte includes an accessory stack with the purchase of the board. These stacks have been shrinking over the years, but Gigabyte still provides us with what we need to get started. Below is a list of what is included in the box with this board.
- User Manual
- Support/driver DVD
- 2T2R Wi-Fi antenna
- Two SATA cables
- Thermal pad for M.2 drive
- Gigabyte sticker
- RGB LED extension cable
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The board itself is black all around, including the connectivity ports and VRM heatsink with its brushed-aluminum finish.
The rear IO sports an integrated IO plate giving the inexpensive board a more premium feel. The chipset heatsink doubles as the first M.2 slot and comes with a fan to help keep the chipset and M.2 drive below (assuming you’ve installed one) cool. This stacking shouldn’t be an issue to keep both the chipset and M.2 module cool, but isn’t optimal. But again, given the size of this board, there isn’t a whole lot of room for features that take up as much space as an M.2 drive.
Both the PCIe and DIMM slots are reinforced by Gigabyte’s Ultra Durable PCIe and Memory Armor, protecting the slots from heavy components. The chipset heatsink itself has a lined portion as well as brushed-aluminum styling, which shows off the familiar Aorus falcon branding. RGB illumination comes from eight LEDs on the right side of the board and is controlled by the company’s RGB Fusion 2.0 software.
Overall, the styling here is reserved (especially considering the garish Aorus boards from a few years ago) and will fit with almost any build theme.
If the included RGB lighting isn’t enough, there are additional headers onboard to connect to.
For full-size boards, we normally split it up into the top and bottom half and focus on each. But with a Mini-ITX board, there really isn’t a point as the board is so small.
Focusing in on the left side to start, we can see the VRM heatsink and integrated rear IO plate dominating that are. The VRM heatsink has a lot of mass and kept the power bits underneath running cool during stock and overclocked testing. Outside of the brushed-aluminum finish, we see the Aorus name in chrome on the top.
Sending power to the VRM is a single 8-Pin connector, located in the top-left corner next to one (of two) fan headers. This delivers power to what Gigabyte says is an 8-phase VRM. In this case, it is a true 8-phase VRM, not using phase doublers to get there and including a high-quality Infineon IR35201 8-phase (6+2) controller. This setup proved to handle stock and overclocking our Ryzen 7 3700X with ease and should handle the higher core count chips as well.
To the right of the socket are the armored DIMM slots, which support up to DDR4 4400 (OC). This isn’t quite as high as the 4533 MHz rating we saw on the ASRock ITX board, but this board doesn’t have the integrated circuit (IC) clearance issues we saw on ASRock’s ITX board. And clocking memory much above 3600MHz on this platform results in very minimal performance gains (at best) anyway. The DIMM slots on the Aorus board use a single-sided locking mechanism, which is likely a cost-cutting measure. But the single-side setup is actually is my preferred setup, versus both sides locking.
To the right of the socket, we see the 24-pin ATX power connector, front panel header, four SATA3 6 Gbps ports (supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10), along with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 headers. Flanking the DIMM slots towards the bottom are the two RGB LED headers (3-pin ARGB and 4-pin) supporting standard 5050 RGB strips. This is a curious location for these headers, but AIBs do what they need to do to shoehorn features into these compact boards with extremely limited real estate.
Also in that area is the second fan header. Note that either fan header supports both PWM- or DC- controlled devices. We would like to have seen one more fan header on the board, but again, space is tight. Any connected fans can be controlled through the Smart Fan 5 software in Windows or from the BIOS. Both worked without issue in our testing.
The bottom portion of the board is taken over by the large chipset and M.2 heatsink, located just above the full-length PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Using the latest BIOS (F4j), the chipset fan remained quiet during our testing and kept the chipset at reasonable temperatures.
Last, to the left of the chipset heatsink is the front audio header, along with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header.
We don’t talk about the back of motherboards much, as typically the only items worth noting are any phase doublers or perhaps an I/O chip for monitoring. In this case, the board sports an integrated base plate for increased rigidity. It’s also where the second M.
2 slot is located, this one without a heatsink. Both M.2 slots support PCIe and SATA-based modules up to 80mm length.
Overall, Gigabyte’s board layout is as good as it can be considering the lack of physical space at play here. Two M.2 slots on a board this size is quite good, and likely will be useful to more users than a Thunderbolt 3 port like that found on the more-expensive ASRock X570 ITX board.
The rear IO consists of an integrated IO panel and continues the black theme, giving it a more premium look than the typical flimsy snap-in IO panels. Ports on the back consist of two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort for video output (for use with AMD’s APUs). As for USB, there’s a total count of six, with two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (Type-A red, and Type-C), along with four USB 3.0 ports — blue, with the Q-Flash Plus port white. To the right of this port is the Q-Flash Plus button. We see the Intel-based LAN port, WiFi 6 antenna 2T2R connectors, and the three-plug audio stack.
I have to admit I was a bit surprised not to see the full 5-plug plus SPDIF outputs here. But again, most people will likely be plugging in stereo or 2.1-chanel audio with a couple of speakers and a sub.
Outside of the audio stack, there’s plenty of connectivity around back. While six USB ports aren’t the most we’ve seen, it should be enough for a small form factor board to get by, especially when also using the front panel headers.
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The Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wi-Fi proved itself to perform well in the stock testing as well overclocking, handling these stressful situations with ease. It has a pleasing feature set, including Wi-Fi 6 integration, front and rear USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, and dual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (both with heatsinks), along with RGB LED highlights. For $270, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better board with better features.
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The Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wi-Fi is a low-to-mid-range board that packs a lot of features for its $270 / £251 price tag. (Remember that X570 boards tend to cost more than previous-generation X470 offerings, thanks in part to PCIe 4.
0 support.) The Aorus Pro Wi-Fi includes dual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, integrated rear IO, Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax integration, a robust VRM, as well as a premium Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, making it a well-rounded board for the price.
Gigabyte aims its Aorus-badged lineup at the gaming and enthusiast segment, with models usually including extras like RGB LEDs, armor on the PCIe and/or DIMM slots, ESD guards, a solid system monitoring/cooling ecosystem and generally more focus on styling. The X570 Aorus Pro Wi-Fi embodies this, while sitting in the lower end of the line’s product stack, with a couple of budget boards the only lower-priced options (we also reviewed the $200 X570 Aorus Elite) in the lineup.
Like other X570 boards, the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wi-Fi supports both Ryzen 2000 and Ryzen 3000 series processors and includes six SATA ports, a pair of PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, and four DIMM slots capable of supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM with overclock speeds up to DDR4 4400 MHz.
For networking and audio, we find an Intel I211-AT GbE NIC and Realtek ALC 1220 audio codec which is capable of 7.1 surround. Below is a complete list of specifications from Gigabyte’s website.
Specifications
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| Socket | AM4 |
| Chipset | AMD X570 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Voltage Regulator | 12+2 phase (doubled — 6+2 phase actual) |
| Video Ports | HDMI 2.0 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps): 1x Type-A, 1x Type-CUSB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps): 4x Type-A USB 2.0: 4x Type-A |
| Network Jacks | (1) Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Jacks | (5) Analog + SPDIF |
| Legacy Ports/Jacks | ✗ |
| Other Ports/Jack | ✗ |
| PCIe x16 | (1) v4. 0 |
| PCIe x8 | (1) v4.0 |
| PCIe x4 | (1) v4.0 |
| PCIe x1 | (2) v4.0 |
| CrossFire/SLI | AMD CrossfireX, Nvidia SLI |
| DIMM slots | (4) DDR4 — DDR4 4400(OC) Max |
| M.2 slots | (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA + PCIe(1) PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA + PCIe |
| U.2 Ports | ✗ |
| SATA Ports | (6) 6Gb/s |
| USB Headers | (1) v3.x Gen2, (2) v3.x Gen1, (2) USB v2.0 |
| Fan Headers | (7) 4-Pin |
| Legacy Interfaces | ✗ |
| Other Interfaces | FP-Audio, RGB-LED, TPM |
| Diagnostics Panel | ✗ |
| Internal Button/Switch | ✗ / ✗ |
| SATA Controllers | ✗ |
| Ethernet Controllers | Intel I211-AT |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6 — Wireless 802. 11ax |
| USB Controllers | ✗ |
| HD Audio Codec | Realtek ALC 1220-VB |
| DDL/DTS Connect | ✗ / Yes |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Included accessories are minimal, as is the norm now with most budget boards. That said, most of what you need to get started is included. Here’s a list of what ships in the box, along with the board.
- User’s manual / Installation guide
- Support / driver DVD
- 2T2R Wi-Fi antenna
- 4x SATA cables
- 2x screws for M.2 slot
- Aorus badge
- G-Connector
- 4-pin RGB extension cable
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In terms of style, this Aorus board has a black PCB along with black heatsinks, IO covers, and M.2 heatsinks. All the slots are black, with the two primary full-length PCIe slots and all four DIMM slots using metal reinforcement Gigabyte calls Ultra Durable Memory/PCIe Armor.
There is a lined pattern running from the bottom-left corner to the upper right, with a similar design molded in the beefy aluminum IO cover.
The board’s only RGB accents are found in the IO cover as well as a line down the left side, in the audio line separating the audio bits from the rest of the board. Any other lighting will have to come from the onboard headers and RGB strips (sold separately) or your memory, video card, fans, case, and whatever else includes RGBs, which today is nearly everything.
Overall, the board will work in most build themes, as there aren’t really any obnoxious design cues that will stand out strongly. Any bright lighting will have to come from other sources as what is integrated on the board will be more for accent purposes than a bright focal point — thank you, Gigabyte. The brushed aluminum design on the heatsink also fits the more refined aesthetic the board carries overall.
Looking closely at the top half of the board, we start off on the left with the aluminum IO cover and VRM heatsinks.
The left left VRM heatsink uses a finned style, while the top uses a tacting more about mass than surface to remove the heat. This configuration makes sense considering the SOC portion, which will output less heat, is located on the top set of VRMs, while the left side is all CPU. Sending power to these are a required 8-pin and optional 4-pin EPS plug.
When analyzing the socket area, we can see a total of 14 phases for the CPU and SOC flanking the left and top of the processor. The VRM is divided into a 12+2 configuration, which is controlled by a quality Infineon IR35201 8-phase controller working in 6+2 form, with the CPU phases doubled by Infineon IR3599’s in doubler mode. In simper terms, the VRM is made from solid parts and is more than adequate for stock operation and overclocking the Zen 2 lineup.
Located across the top are three (of seven total) fan headers, with a system fan to the left of the VRM heatsink and to the right, two CPU fans headers. On the far right of the board are three more system fan headers.
All fan/pump headers on the X570 Aorus Pro Wi-Fi are of the 4-pin variety and will control both DC and PWM devices using the company’s Smart Fan 5 software. Seven headers is the most I’ve seen on a board of this class.Frankly, it’s more than I’ve seen on plenty of more-expensive boards as well.
In the upper-right corner are two (of four) RGB headers with a 3-pin 5V on the left and 4-pin 12V on the right. The 3-pin supports a standard 5050 addressable LED strip with a 5A (5V) while the 4-pin supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max of 2A (12V). The integrated RGB as well as supported devices connected to the headers are controlled by Gigabyte’s RGB Fusion 2.0 software. The integrated RGB on the top half of the board is located in the IO cover as a thin line below the Aorus branding.
Around these headers on the right side of the board is the Q-Flash button. Pressing this tells the system to boot using the specific USB port on the back for BIOS flashing without a CPU. This is a useful feature for upgrading a BIOS to a next-generation CPU, so the board is able to boot without having an older CPU handy.
That said, there’s no guarantee that AMD will stick to the AM4 socket and / or make its Ryzen 4000 CPUs backwards compatible, whenever they arrive.
Moving to the bottom half of the board, we can see the audio bits, PCIe and M.2, as well as the chipset cooler and SATA ports. Starting with the audio, the Realtek ALC1220-VB chip is hidden beneath the Amp-Up Audio faraday cage, while below it in and to the right are the what the company calls high-end audio caps with the Chemicon in yellow and WIMA FKP2 capacitors.
Included is a smart headphone amp that automatically detects the impedance of your headset, setting it up properly. The VB series audio controller keeps a high signal-to-noise ratio, 110/114db(A) for the front and rear respectively, for vibrant sound through the microphone. For a product this far down the stack, it’s good to see a premium audio codec and parts used. The second RGB-lit section is found in the audio separation line between the board and audio bits, and lights up the underside of the board.
In the middle, we’re greeted by a total of three full-length PCIe slots and two M.2 ports in between. The two primary PCIe slots (those with armor) support PCIe 4.0 x16 and x8 respectively. With this comes CrossfireX and SLI support. The bottom full-length slot (without the armor) runs at PCIe 4.0 x4, with the two x1 slots rocking PCIe 4.0 x1.
Around the PCIe slots are two M.2 slots, with each having its own heatsink. Both support PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA M.2 modules up to 110mm in length. Due to the available bandwidth on this platform, using both M.2 slots in either mode does not affect the SATA ports. One thing I would like to have seen here, since there are only two M.2 locations, is for the second slot to be moved down so it doesn’t get the full wrath of the video card’s heat output as it will in its current position with a dual slot (or greater) video card installed.
After the PCIe slots, we can see the large chipset heatsink and fan with its brushed-aluminum finish and Aorus eagle flexing proudly next to it.
The fan, though smaller than the one found on the Biostar X570GT8, was only audible on initial spin up in our testing. Granted, we perhaps aren’t pushing it to its limits with multiple PCIe 4.0 M.2 devices. But in normal operations we could not hear the chipset fan. The BIOS also offers manual control over the fan as well.
Just above this is the front panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 header for fast chassis connected USB connectivity. In somewhat of a rare find in this class motherboard, we find both rear IO and front panel 3.1 Gen 2 headers. At this price point (and lower), we’ve only seen boards with one or the other.
To the right are six SATA3 6 Gbps ports which are oriented horizontally. These ports support RAID 0, 1, and RAID 10. Above these slots, just off the upper-right corner of the chipset heatsink, is the debug LED. There are four LEDs on the board for CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT. The appropriateLED will stay lit during POST if there is trouble. If the motherboard doesn’t come with a two character debug LED like we saw on the Biostar X570GT8, these are the next best thing to have for figuring out what went wrong on boot.
Given the general decline of the beep code speaker, some kind of visual debug indicator is a key feature to look for on any board.
Across the bottom are several headers which include the third and fourth RGB headers, front panel USB, along with more fan headers. We didn’t find anything exceptional here, but here’s a bulleted list of the other headers.
- Front Panel Audio
- RGB and aRGB headers
- TPM header
- 2x USB 2.0 headers
- Sys fan header
- 2x USB 3.0 headers
- Front panel headers
Last but far from least is the rear IO. Gigabyte uses an integrated rear IO plate across most of its X570 lineup, and the Aorus Pro WI-Fi isn’t an exception. We see 10 USB ports — 4x 2.0, 2x 3.1 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C, and 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports — quite a large number that should satisfy most users. Outside of the USB ports, we see the Wi-Fi antenna hookups, the HDMI 2.0 port, Intel LAN port and a 5-plug plus S/PDIF optical plug for audio.
The rear IO is fully featured with plenty of USB ports to go around. The integrated IO plate makes things a bit easier when installing the motherboard and gives it a premium appearance as well.
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Test and Review: Gigabyte X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi — Mini-ITX Compact Motherboard with PCIe 4.0 Support
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With each new platform, manufacturers are releasing very compact Mini-ITX motherboards. Gigabytes did not stand aside either, offering the X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi, a miniature Mini-ITX motherboard based on the new AMD chipset.
I wonder how it will show itself in practice.
Gigabyte has released seven gaming motherboards for the X570, from the X570 Gaming X to the X570 AORUS Elite and X570 AORUS Pro, X570 AORUS Ultra and X570 AORUS Master. Finally, Gigabyte introduced the flagship X570 AORUS Xtreme, which relies on passive cooling of the chipset. Today, the hero of our review is the X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi compact motherboard, a mini version of the mid-range X570 AORUS Pro.
Of course, the Mini-ITX format does not provide enough space for additional components. But the board can install a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and two banks of DDR4 DIMM memory. There are SATA and USB ports, a LAN port, a WLAN module and Bluetooth. There is also a Realtek ALC1220 audio codec and two M.2 M key slots.
Gigabyte did not go for any bold experiments with the design of the X570 I Pro WiFi, the motherboard resembles older models. There was also a fan that actively cools the chipset, but we will dwell on it a bit later.
Specifications
The following are the specifications for Gigabyte X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi:
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Gigabyte X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi |
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| Motherboard format | Mini-ITX |
| CPU socket | PGA AM4 (for Raven Ridge, Pinnacle Ridge and Matisse) |
| Power connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX 1x 8-pin EPS12V |
| Phases/chokes | 9 units (8x CPU, 1x RAM) |
| Retail price | from 29.900 ₽ |
| Manufacturer website | Gigabyte X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi |
| Chipset/CPU functions | |
| Chipset, cooler | AMD X570 chipset, semi-passive with three profiles |
| Memory and type | 2x DDR4 (two channels), max. 4.400 MHz with Ryzen 3000 line, max. 3.600 MHz with Ryzen 2000 9 line0028 |
| Memory subsystem | Max. 64 GB (32 GB UDIMM), support for ECC |
| SLI / CrossFire | — |
| Built-in functions | |
| PCI Express | 1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (x16) via CPU (PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 3000) |
| SATA(e), SAS and M.2/U.2 interfaces | 4x SATA 6Gb/s via AMD X570 1x M.2 M-Key PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 via CPU 1x M.2 M-Key PCIe 4.0 x4 via AMD X570 |
| USB | CPU: 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4x external) Chipset: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (2x external), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2x internal), 2x USB 2.0 (2x internal) |
| Video outputs | 2x HDMI 1x DisplayPort |
| WLAN / Bluetooth | WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax via Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, Dual-Band, up to 2.  4 Gbps, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Thunderbolt | — |
| LAN | 1x Intel I211-AT Gigabit-LAN |
| Audio controller and interfaces | 8-channel Realtek ALC1220 3x 3.5mm audio jacks |
| LED light | RGB LED 1x RGB Header 1x addr. RGB Header |
| Connection of fans and air coolers | 1x 4-pin CPU FAN Header 2x 4-pin Chassis FAN Header |
| Integrated comfort features | Clear CMOS Button |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years |
Package Contents
The following accessories will be included with the motherboard:
- Motherboard manual, DVD with drivers and software
- Two SATA cables
- RGB extension cable
- M.2 thermal pad
- WLAN antenna
- Gigabyte AORUS stickers
Gigabyte did not add an abundance of accessories to the X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi motherboard.
Of course, it was not without a quick start guide and a support disc. Includes WLAN antenna, two SATA cables, M.2 drive thermal pad, RGB extender, and Gigabyte AORUS sticker.
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Gigabyte X570 I AORUS Pro WiFi | Functions and Layout
Overview Motherboard with Wi-Fi 6 and PCI 4.0
Despite the fact that most often, when choosing a motherboard on their own, preference is given to the ATX format, users use only one of the PCIe, leaving other expansion options unclaimed. As a result, we get a massive case with one video card that requires space for installation. Although the same level of performance and a video card slot can be obtained in mini-ITX format. Moreover, with the ability to overclock components and even built-in Wi-Fi.
For AMD Ryzen processors, this is the GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI board. As part of this material, we will not only test it, but also demonstrate the assembly with a real example of an alternative to the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console.
Equipment
Kit includes external Wi-Fi antenna, SATA cables, LED strip extension, thermal pad for M.2 drive, logo sticker, software CD, user manual.
Everything is collected in a cardboard box with detailed information on technical characteristics.
Appearance
Made in mini-ITX format with dimensions of 17 by 17 cm. The plug was initially fixed on the connector panel.
Two HDMIs, one DisplayPort, four full-sized USB 3.2 Gen1, one USB Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen2, one RJ-45, two Wi-Fi antenna jacks, three audio jacks, and a BIOS button are available for connection.
It is based on the flagship X570 chipset with PCI-e 4.0 support with 40 lanes when using AMD Ryzen Gen 3 and only 24 lanes when using Gen 2.
Back side of PCB with reinforcing plate. It gives additional rigidity and protects the elements installed here from accidental damage.
You can pay attention to the slot for the M.
2 drive. In conditions of limited space in this form factor will not be superfluous. The only point concerns the installation and removal of the drive in this area, for this you will need to remove the board from the case.
Another slot for M.2 on the front side. It is equipped with a heatsink with active cooling. Both slots with PCIe 4.0 (Type 2280). RAID 0 teaming is supported.
In addition, four SATA connectors are available for the disk subsystem. They are arranged in a group — horizontally.
To connect fans GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI has two connectors spaced in the corners.
They did not simplify the system of heat removal from power elements. Installed radiator with fins and thermal interface. An eight-phase power subsystem that allows the use of older processors with overclocking capabilities.
For connection, a bunch of 24-pin and 8-pin connectors is removed. The chipset is located in the M.
2 region, it is also blown by a fan.
Two DDR4 memory slots with Ultra Durable Memory Armor. Same protection on PCIe 4.0 x16.
Responsible for networking is the Intel Ethernet Connection I211-AT controller with support for traffic prioritization and reducing latency in games.
Installed M.2 Intel AX200NGW module with external antenna. Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi 6 (802.11ax) are supported.
Sound subsystem based on 7.1-channel Realtek ALC1220-VB. Dedicated audio path with Nichicon capacitors and headphone amplifier.
On the GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI, the right side is illuminated with RGB Fusion 2.0 multi-color and controllable backlighting. Additionally, you can connect 12V and 5V LED strip.
BIOS
Fine-tuning and overclocking capabilities are not inferior to boards in ATX format. It is decorated in the traditional AORUS style. The main window displays summary information, data on temperature, frequencies, download list.
Section with overclocking components. Processor, memory. Detailed parameters for VRM. Several options for stabilizing the processor voltage.
Expansion boards and controllers are configured.
Frequently used settings can be saved to Favorites.
All elements are monitored.
Here you can set the operating modes of the fans.
Tests
We assembled and tested with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor. It operated at a stable frequency of 4000 MHz.
Memory T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB 2x8GB DDR4-3600MHz, no problems with starting at factory frequencies. Overclocked to 3666 MHz without increasing the timings.
As the video card was chosen PALIT GeForce GTX 1650 KalmX with passive cooling. Everything was assembled in the Fractal Design Era ITX case, which made it possible to install the effective water cooling of the Fractal Design Celsius + S24 Prisma in dimensions close to the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro.
The system demonstrated stability under continuous load.
The GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI board allows you to choose both an AMD Ryzen 7 3700x processor and older video cards, the only question is the dimensions and the total budget for the assembly.
FireStrike Exreme
TimeSpy
NightRaid
PCMark
Batman AK 1080p
Tomb Raider 1080p
Rainbow Six Siege 1080p very high
GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS total PRO WIFI
GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI is a great option for building a high performance system in ITX cases, allowing the owner to install flagship-level components with overclocking. Wi-Fi 6 module, a good set of connectors on the rear panel, two M.2, support for up to 64 GB of RAM with a frequency of up to 4400 MHz, PCIe 4.0 support, backlit elements and additional slots for LED strips, a functional BIOS. The disadvantages include an increase in chipset temperature when installing an M.