The ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming motherboard is designed to cope with the demands of 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, with boosted power delivery and an optimized cooling design providing more surface area for heat dissipation. ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming features AI enhancements and intuitive dashboards to help you overclock and tweak various parameters easily. Performance aside, ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming catches the eye, sporting cyberpunk inspired aesthetics including a mirrored stainless steel finish.

All-round Performance
ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build with up-rated power delivery and optimized cooling. Intelligent controls lets you manage overclocking, cooling and networking settings easily, giving you everything you need to harness the full potential of your build for top-tier gaming performance.

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY
ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming provides you with the latest connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and blisteringly-fast file transfers. Superior audio performance gives you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the smallest audio cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.

PLAY YOUR OWN STYLE
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. Together with the most diverse ROG ecosystem, Pair your ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming with other ROG products to customize a gaming rig that reflects your personal style.

ROG Gives You More
ROG exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want.

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 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.)/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™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/266­6/2400/2133 natively
• 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 × 2304 @60Hz.
• Multi-GPU Support:
  • Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots:
  • Intel® 10th Gen Processors
    • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  • Intel® Z490 Chipset
    • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
    • 3 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
    • 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
    • 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:
  • M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI interface)
    • Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
• 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
    • Gold-plated jacks
    • Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel
    • Audio Shielding
    • 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 )
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 x Type-A +1 x Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
  • Front USB Port ( Total 7 )
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(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)
• ROG Exclusive Features:
  • ROG Exclusive Software
    • RAMCache III
    • CPU-Z
    • Sonic Radar III
    • Overwolf
    • Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
  • ROG Aluminum heatsink cover
• Special Features:
  • AURA:
    • Aura RGB Strip Headers
    • Addressable Gen 2 Header
  • ASUS Exclusive Features:
    • Pre- mounted I/O shield
  • ASUS EZ DIY:
    • ASUS USB BIOS FlashBack™
  • ASUS Q-Design:
    • ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    • ASUS Q-Slot
    • ASUS Q-DIMM
  • DIY Friendly Design:
    • ProCool II
    • SafeSlot
• 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
  • 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:
  • 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
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
  • 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 AIO_PUMP connector
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ connector
  • 2 x Addressable RGB header
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • 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 (SATA mode & PCIE mode)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
  • 1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module
  • 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x CPU_OV jumper
  • 1 x M.2 Fan Header
  • 1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header
• Accessories:
  • User's manual
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 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 Thermistor cable(s)
  • 1 x ROG Thank you card
  • 1 × 2-in-1 Rubber pad
  • 1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
  • 1 M.2 SSD screw package(s)
  • 1 M.2 Key E screw package(s)
  • 1 ROG key chain
• BIOS: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor:
  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note:
  • When M.2_1 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G₂ will be disabled.
  • M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G₅₆. When M.2_2 is populated SATA6G₅₆ will be disabled.