Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) micro ATX motherboard with dual M.2, 9 DrMos power stages, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, SATA 6 Gbps, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A® and Type-C®

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z490 series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

FEATURES

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 8+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
• ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
• Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ® and Type-C® support

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
    • Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• Chipset: Intel® Z490
• Memory:
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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.)/3300(O­.C.)/3200(O.C­.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O­.C.)/2800(O.C­.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    • 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/266­6/2400/2133 natively
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • OptiMem
• Graphic:
  • Integrated Graphics Processor
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
    • Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 × 2304 @60Hz.
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4b
  • 1 x DVI-D
    • Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
• 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 (x4 mode)
    • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage:
  • Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Intel® Z490 Chipset:
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*2
    • 5 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
    • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
    • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
• LAN: Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
• Audio:
  • Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
  • Audio Feature:
    • LED-illuminated design
    • Audio Shielding
    • Dedicated audio PCB layers
    • Premium Japanese audio capacitors
• USB Ports:
  • Rear USB Port ( Total 6 )
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 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 8 )
    • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
    • 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
• Software Features:
  • ASUS Exclusive Software
  • Armoury Crate
  • AI Suite 3
    • Performance And Power Saving Utility
  • EPU
  • Digi+ VRM
  • Fan Xpert 4
    • EZ update
  • AI Charger
  • WinRAR
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    • ASUS EZ Flash 3
    • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• ASUS Special Features:
  • ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
    • ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS)
    • ASUS LANGuard
    • ASUS Overvoltage Protection
    • ASUS SafeSlot Core+
    • ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
  • ASUS Q-Design
    • ASUS Q-DIMM
    • ASUS Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
    • Aluminum heatsink design
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • Procool
• Back I/O Ports:
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports:
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
  • 1 x Lighting Control RGB Strip Header(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 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 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
  • 1 x SPI TPM header
  • 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 1 × 4-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x System panel connector
  • 1 x COM port header
• Accessories:
  • I/O Shield
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • User manual
• BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit
• 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 a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA 6G₁ port cannot be used.