Intel� Z490 LGA 1200 micro ATX gaming motherboard featuring 14 Power Stages, DDR4 4600, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Intel� 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SATA and AURA Sync RGB lighting
- Intel� LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel� Core� processors.
- Optimal Power Solution: 12+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.
- High-performance Networking: On-board Intel� Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax) and Intel� 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.
- Best Gaming Connectivity: Features USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C� connectors, supports dual PCIe 3.0 M.2, HDMI TM 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling and AI Networking, helping you configure your gaming build easily.
- DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBackTM, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot.
- Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers and AURA RGB headers.
- Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with SupremeFX S1220A, DTS� Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III to draw you deeper into the action.
Specifications:
- CPU
Intel� Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel� Core�, Pentium� Gold and Celeron� Processors
Supports Intel� 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel� Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel� Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
**Intel� Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. - Chipset
Intel� Z490
- Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel� Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 10th Gen Intel� Core檌9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). - Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 **
1 x HDMI 1.4b *
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
**Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update. - Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
- Expansion Slots
Intel� 10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) *1
Intel� Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *2
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel� Z490 Chipset :
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel� Optane� Memory Ready - LAN
Intel� I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard - Wireless Data Network
Intel� Wi-Fi 6 AX201
2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
Supports CNVI interface - Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.1*
*BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later. - Audio
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
– Dual OP Amplifiers
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
– Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *
Audio Feature :
– SupremeFX Shielding� Technology
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– Premium Japanese audio capacitors
– Audio Cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. - USB Ports
Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C�)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Front USB Port ( Total 7 )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x USB Type-C�)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) - Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
– RAMCache III
– ROG CPU-Z
– GameFirst VI
– Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
– Sonic Radar III
– DTS� Sound Unbound
– Overwolf
– Anti-virus software
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
– 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Xpert 4
Turbo app
– EZ update
AI Charger
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey - ASUS Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+
– 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
– ON-semi NCP302045
– MicroFine Alloy Choke
ASUS Q-Design
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
– ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– Aluminum M.2 heatsink
– Aluminum heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack� button
– BIOS FlashBack� LED
– Procool II
– Pre-mounted I/O shield
– SafeSlot
AURA Sync
– Standard RGB header(s)
– Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) - Back I/O Ports
1 x Intel� I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C�)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack� Button(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks - Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 connector support additional 1 USB ports(20-pin, Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header - Accessories
User’s manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad
1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 ROG key chain - BIOS
192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
- Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm ) - Note
*1. Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
*2. When PCIe 3.0 x16_2 runs at x4 mode, SATA6G_56 will be disabled.
*3. M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_2 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.