Features
IntelÆ Z490 LGA 1200 ATX gaming motherboard featuring 14 Power Stages, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, IntelÆ 2.5 Gb Ethernet, dual M.2 with heatsinks, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SATA and AURA Sync RGB lighting
- IntelÆ LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen IntelÆ Coreô 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.
- Optimized Thermal Design: MOS Heatsink with U-shaped heatpipe, extended VRM heatsink, dual onboard M.2 heatsinks, including a fan bracket to mount an additional fan for superior cooling.
- High-performance Networking: M.2 socket with E-key and IntelÆ 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.
- Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4, and featuring dual M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-CÆ 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 Flashback, Q-LED and FlexKey.
- Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers.
- Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with SupremeFX S1220A, DTSÆ Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III to draw you deeper into the action.
CPU
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IntelÆ Socket 1200for 10th Gen IntelÆ Coreô, PentiumÆ Gold and CeleronÆ Processors
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Supports IntelÆ Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and IntelÆ Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** |
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**IntelÆ Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
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Supports IntelÆ 14nm CPU |
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Chipset
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IntelÆ Z490
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Memory
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4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
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OptiMem II |
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* 10th Gen IntelÆ Coreôi9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
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Supports IntelÆ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
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Graphic
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1 x DisplayPort 1.4 *
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1 x HDMI 1.4b |
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*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
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Integrated Graphics Processor |
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Multi-GPU Support
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Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLIÆ Technology
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Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireXô Technology |
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Expansion Slots
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IntelÆ 10th Gen Processors
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IntelÆ Z490 Chipset |
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1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) |
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3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
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2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) |
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Storage
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1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
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1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) |
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Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 |
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IntelÆ Optaneô Memory Ready |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) |
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LAN
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IntelÆ I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
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ASUS LANGuard |
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Wireless Data Network
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M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI interface)*
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Audio
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- Audio Shielding
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- Premium Japanese audio capacitors |
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- Audio Cover |
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- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel |
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ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
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- SupremeFX Shieldingô Technology |
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- Dual OP Amplifiers |
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- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs |
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- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking |
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- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input |
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- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * |
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- Gold-plated jacks |
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* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. |
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USB Ports
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4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 x Type-A 1 x Type-C)
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(1 x USB Type-CÆ) |
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Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ) |
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Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ) |
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Front USB Port ( Total 7 ) |
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2 x USB 2.0 port(s) |
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ROG Exclusive Features
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ROG Aluminum heatsink cover
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ROG Exclusive Software |
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- RAMCache III |
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- CPU-Z |
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- Overwolf |
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Special Features
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- ProCool II
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- ASUS USB BIOS FlashBackô |
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- Pre- mounted I/O shield |
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AURA : |
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- Aura RGB Strip Headers |
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- Addressable Gen 2 Header |
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ASUS Exclusive Features : |
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ASUS EZ DIY : |
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ASUS Q-Design : |
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- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
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- ASUS Q-Slot |
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- ASUS Q-DIMM |
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DIY Friendly Design |
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- SafeSlot |
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Software Features
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ROG Exclusive Software
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- RAMCache III | |
- ROG CPU-Z | |
- GameFirst VI | |
- Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer | |
- Sonic Radar III | |
- DTSÆ 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 | |
Fan 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 | |
Back I/O Ports
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1 x IntelÆ I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
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4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A 1 x USB Type-CÆ) |
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
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1 x USB BIOS FlashBackô Button(s) |
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1 x DisplayPort |
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1 x Optical S/PDIF out |
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5 x Gold-plated audio jacks |
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1 x HDMI |
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2 x USB 2.0 |
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Internal I/O Ports
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2 x Addressable RGB header
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 connector support additional 1 USB ports(20-pin, Type-C) |
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1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & PCIE mode) |
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1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) |
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1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header |
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1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module |
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) |
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1 x CPU_OV jumper |
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1 x Thunderbolt header(s) |
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1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) |
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1 x CPU Fan connector(s) |
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1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) |
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2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) |
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1 x AIO_PUMP connector |
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1 x W_PUMP connector |
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1 x AAFP connector |
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2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
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1 x COM port(s) connector(s) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) |
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1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) |
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1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) |
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1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) |
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1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
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1 x M.2 Fan Header |
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2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers |
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Accessories
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1 M.2 Key E screw package(s)
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1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna |
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1 M.2 SSD screw package(s) |
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1 ROG key chain |
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1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad |
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) |
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1 x ROG Strix stickers |
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1 x Cable ties pack(s) |
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1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) |
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1 x Thermistor cable(s) |
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1 x ROG Thank you card |
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User¥s manual |
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1 x M.2 Screw Package |
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1 x Supporting DVD |
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1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED |
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BIOS
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192 (128 64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
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Manageability
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WOL by PME, PXE
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Operating System
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WindowsÆ 10 64-bit
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Form Factor
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12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
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ATX Form Factor |
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Note
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*When M.2_1 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
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** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is populated SATA6G_56 will be disabled. |