Extensively-Equipped X370 Motherboard (ATX), with 3x PCIe x16 (x16/x8/x4), 4x USB 3.1 (3×Type A & 1× Type C), 1x M.2/U.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) & 8x SATA 6G, 10x USB 3.0 / 6× USB 2.0, max. 64GB RAM bis 3200 MHz, RGB-LED LightingMotherboards with the
AM4 socket serve as the platform for the AMD Ryzen (Summit Ridge)quad-core, hexa-core and octa-core CPUs as well as "Bristol Ridge" and "Raven Ridge" desktop APUsfrom the A-series with integrated GPUs unlike the old Athlon X4 which came without an iGPU. Theadvanced AMX X370, B350 and A320 chipsets are aimed at the enthusiast, mainstream and entry-levelsegments coming with an abundance of modern I/O interfaces and connectors for hardware peripherals,while additional data links are provided by the GPU/APU.
The processor's integrated memory controller supports AM4 motherboards as well as fast and energy-efficient
DDR4 RAM in dual-channel mode, as well as specialist ECC error-correcting memorydepending on the motherboard. The advanced "Zen" microarchitecture in conjunction with the AM4platform forms the perfect foundation for high-performance systems in a range of applications.
The Layout of the ATX-Format Gigabyte GA-X370-Gaming 5
The
Gigabyte GA-X370-Gaming 5 is a motherboard utilising the ATX format and comes with alightning-fast 16x PCI-Express 3.0 slot with x16 lanes and a x16 slot which is connected to the chipset viaeight lanes. Furthermore a PCIe 2.0 slot with a x4 connection as well as three PCIe x1 slots are availablefor additional expansion cards. As an X370 motherboard the Gigabyte GA-X370-Gaming 5 also supportsAMD's Crossfire- and NVIDIA's SLI technologies for multi-GPU setups.
The four RAM slots can accept up to 64 GB DDR4- RAM at a maximum speed of 3000 Megahertz. Therange of internal connectors includes, among other things, two USB 3.0 headers and two USB 2.0 headersfor four ports each respectively as well as TPM-, Clear CMOS-, COM Port- and LPT- headers.
Data storage devices like SSDs and hard drives are managed on the board via eight SATA 6G connectors(incl. RAID-Support) as well as a U.2- M.2 slot which is connected via four PCI-Express 3.0 lanes tosupply high speeds of up to 32 Gbit/s. b>M.2-SSDs measuring from 42 to 110 mm in length can beused and furthermore the cutting-edge NVM-Express protocol is supported which has been speciallyoptimised for the highly-parallelised data access of modern PCIe-SSDs.
A further highlight of the Gigabyte GA-X370-Gaming 5 is to be found to the rear of the motherboard onthe I/O shield which includes a
USB 3.1 Type C port. The new style of USB Type C isparticularly thin and can finally be inserted in either direction. USB 3.1 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 reachesmaximum speeds of 10 Gbit/s per port.
Furthermore, the Gigabyte GA-X370-Gaming 5 includes
integrated RGB-LED lighting and alsotwo Gigabit LAN ports. Last but not least five fans with 4-pin PWM connectors can be directly connectedto the motherboard.
The rear of the motherboard also supplies compatibility with USB 3.0 and 2.0, universal PS/2 as well asfive audio jacks and a S/PDIF output for connecting 7.1 sound to the Gigabyte GA-X370-Gaming 5. TheAPU-GPU (optional) display output also comes with HDMI compatibility.
Socket AM4 Chipsets at a Glance:
| | X370 Chipset | B350 Chipset | A320 Chipset | Ryzen CPU |
|---|
| PCIe 3.0 / 2.0: | x4 / x8 | x4 / x6 | x4 / x4 | x16 + x4 + x4 / - |
| USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0: | 2 / 6 / 6 | 2 / 2 / 6 | 1 / 2 / 6 | - / 4 / - |
| RAM: | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 Memory Controller |
| SATA 6G: | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Raid: | 0 / 1 / 10 | 0 / 1 / 10 | 0 / 1 / 10 | - |
| Overclocking: | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (Unlocked CPU & XFR) |
| Multi-GPU: | CrossFire & SLI | Partial 2-way CF | No | - |
Attention: The actual I/O configuration may vary depending on the motherboard.This table only reproduces the basic interface layout. Further ports may also be possible by means ofadditional controllers.
Compatibility Note for CPU Coolers Utilising AMD Socket AM4:
Due to the revision in mounting hole distances for the new AM4 socket, CPU coolers with rear mountswill - compared with preceding sockets e.g. AM2(+), AM3(+) or FM2(+) - require AM4-compatiblemounting brackets. Please ensure compatibility prior to purchasing. CPU coolers that are attached directlyto the retention bracket of the motherboard retain compatibility.
Technical Details:- Format: ATX
- Chipset: AMD X370
Socket: AM4 (for Summit Ridge / Bristol Ridge / Raven Ridge) - RAM:
4x DDR4 (max. 3000 MHz)
Dual-Channel
max. 64 GB - Slots:
1x PCIe 3.0 x16
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (electrical x8)
1x PCIe 2.0 x16 (electrical x4)
Multi-GPU Configurations: 2-way CrossFireX, 2-way SLI
3x PCIe 2.0 x1 - Internal Connectors:
8x SATA 6G (of which 4 are SATA Express, RAID 0, 1, 10)
2x SATA Express
1x Turbo M.2 (M-Key, PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA 6G with max. 32 Gbit/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110)
1x U.2
2x USB 3.0 Header (4 Ports)
2x USB 2.0 Header (4 Ports)
5x 4-Pin Fans (PWM)
Power/Reset/Front-Audio - External Connectors:
4x USB 3.1 (3x Type A and 1x Type C)
6x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x Gigabit LAN (Killer E2500)
1x Gigabit LAN (Intel i211AT)
5x Audio (2x ALC1220)
1x S/PDIF
1x HDMI
1x PS/2 Combo-Port (Keyboard / mouse) - Power Supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX12V
1x 8-Pin ATX12V - Special Features: Integrated RGB-LED Lighting
