Intel Z490 LGA 1200 mini-ITX gaming motherboard featuring 10 Power Stages, DDR4 4800, 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: 8+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.
- Optimized Thermal Design: Embedded custom Delta superflo fan, MOS heatsink with L-shaped heatpipe, and Triple-decker Heatsink for improved cooling.
- High-performance Networking: On-board Intel� WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax) and Intel� 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.
- Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI TM 2.0a and DisplayPort 1.4, and featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C� connectors.
- 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 RGB header and Gen 2 addressable header.
- 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
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4333(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.)/3200(O.C.)/3000/2933/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400(O.C.)/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 2.0a
*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. - Expansion Slots
Intel� 10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) *1 - Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel� Z490 Chipset :
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support*2
4 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 *
LED-illuminated audio jacks
Audio Feature :
– Audio Shielding
– Premium Japanese audio capacitors
* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. - USB Ports
Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C�)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
Front USB Port ( Total 5 )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 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
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
ASUS Q-Design
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [green])
– ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– Aluminum M.2 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack� button
– BIOS FlashBack� LED
– Procool II
– Pre- mounted I/O shield
– SafeSlot
AURA Sync
– Standard RGB header
– Addressable Gen 2 RGB header - Back I/O Ports
1 x Intel� I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C�)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack�)
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack� Button(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks - Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & 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)
4 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 Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s) - Accessories
User’s manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x CABLE TIE BLACK
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Panel cable
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
1 ROG key chain - BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
- Operating System
Windows� 10 64-bit
- Form Factor
Mini ITX Form Factor
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm ) - Note
*1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
*2 When the M.2_2 Socket is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be disabled.