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.
Microsoft P58-00065 Wired Mouse: Optical USB Windows / Mac Black
CoolerMaster MasterBox Lite 3 Case: Side Widnow, 1x 5.25" Bay, 1x 120mm Fan, 2x USB 3.0, Supports: mATX/mini-ITX , Black
Gigabyte GA-B550-AORUS-PRO-AX B550 AORUS PRO AX AM4 ATX Motherboard, Dual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with Dual Thermal Guards, Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax, 2.5GbE LAN, Front & Rear USB Type-C™, RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus
Gigabyte GA-H410M-S2H, MB H410 Micro-ATX: Socket 1200 For Intel 10th Gen. Processors 2x DDR4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 1x M.2, USB 3.2, Gigabit LAN, HDMI/DVI-D/VGA
Asus PRIME-A520M-E MB A520 Micro-ATX: Socket AM4 For AMD 3rd Gen. RYZEN Processors 2x DRR4, HDMI/DVI/D-Sub, 1x M.2, 4x SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.2
Gigabyte GA-B550M-H MB B550 Micro-ATX: Socket AM4 For AMD Ryzen Processors 2x DDR4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2, Gigabit LAN, VGA/HDMI
Asus PRIME-B450M-A MB B450 Micro-ATX: AM4 Socket For AMD Ryzen Processors 4x DDR4, 6x SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.1, Gigabit LAN, DVI-D/HDMI/VGA
Asus ROG-STRIX-Z490-I-GAMING, MB Z490 Mini-ITX: Socket 1200 For Intel 10th Gen. Processors 2x DDR4, 1x PCIE3.0 x16, 4x SATA3, 2x M.2, 9x USB 3.2, DisplayPort, HDMI, WiFi 6, BT 5.1, 2.5Gb LAN, Aura RGB
Gigabyte GA-B550M-S2H MB B550 Micro-ATX: Socket AM4 For AMD Ryzen Processors 2x DDR4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2, Gigabit LAN, VGA/HDMI/DVI-D, mATX
Gigabyte GA-B460M-DS3H-AC, B460 WiFi Micro-ATX MB : Socket 1200 For Intel 10th Gen. Processors, 4 x DDR4, HDMI, 802.11ac WIFI & BT 4.2, Realtek HD Audio, 1 x PCIE x16, 2 x PCIE x1, 1 x M.2, 6 x SATA 6GB/s, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0, RAID
Gigabyte GA-B550M-DS3H MB B550 Micro-ATX: Socket AM4 For AMD Ryzen Processors 4x DDR4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2, Gigabit LAN, DVI-D/HDMI, mATX
ASRock B550M-HDV MB B550 Micro-ATX: AM4 Socket For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors Hyper M.2, 2x DDR4, Gigabit LAN, 4x SATA 6Gbps, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1, USB 3.2, HDMI/DVI-D, D-Sub
Cooler Master Gaming Keyboard & Mouse: Devastator 3 Mem-Chanical Keyboard (7 Colour LED) & Mouse 2,400 DPI
Gigabyte GA-B460M-GAMING-HD, MB B460 Micro-ATX: Socket 1200 For Intel 10th Gen. Processors, 2x DDR4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 1x M.2, USB 3.2, Gigabit LAN, HDMI/VGA, RAID 



