DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX gaming motherboard with M.2, 14 DrMOS power stages, Intel® WiFi 6, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Thunderbolt™ 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (WiFi) distills essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

FEATURES

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
• Next-gen connectivity: Front header for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3™ support
• Made for online gaming: Intel® WiFi 6, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
• Realtek S1200A codec: Pristine audio quality with unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for stereo line out and 103 dB SNR for line in
• Aura Sync RGB: Synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strips

ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest Intel® CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (Wi-Fi) is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

EASY PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want —even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

IMMERSIVE GAMING
TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (Wi-Fi) provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

SPECIFICATIONS

• CPU:
  • Build in 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: Build in 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.)/3400(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 AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Expansion Slots:
  • Intel® 10th Gen Processors:
    • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
  • Intel® Z490 Chipset:
    • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
    • 3 x PCIe 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 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
    • 6 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
  • TUF 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:
  • Realtek® ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
    • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
  • Audio Feature:
    • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    • Audio cover
    • Audio Shielding
    • Dedicated audio PCB layers
    • Premium Japanese audio capacitors
  • Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
• USB Ports:
  • Rear USB Port ( Total 6 )
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C®)
    • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
  • Front USB Port ( Total 6 )
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)(1 x USB Type-C®)
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
    • 1 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
    • 1 x USB 2.0 port(s)(1 x Type-A)
• Software Features:
  • ASUS Exclusive Software
  • Armoury Crate
    • Aura Sync
  • AI Suite 3:
    • Performance And Power Saving Utility
  • Turbo V Evo
  • EPU
  • Digi+ VRM
  • Fan Xpert 4
  • System information
    • EZ update
  • AI Charger
  • ASUS Turbo LAN
  • DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
  • Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 90 days)
  • WinRAR
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    • ASUS EZ Flash 3
    • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• ASUS Special Features:
  • ASUS TUF PROTECTION
    • ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS)
    • ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
    • ASUS ESD Guards
    • TUF LANGuard
    • ASUS Overvoltage Protection
    • ASUS SafeSlot
    • ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
  • ASUS Q-Design
    • ASUS Q-DIMM
    • ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
    • ASUS Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
    • Stylish heatsink
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • Procool
  • AURA Sync
    • Standard RGB headers
    • Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
• Back I/O Ports:
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 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®)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
• Internal I/O Ports:
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
  • 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)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 2 x M.2 Socket 3
  • 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 Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x COM port header
  • 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
• Accessories:
  • User's manual
  • 1 x ASUS Fan Holder
  • I/O Shield
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x TUF GAMING Sticker
  • 1 x TUF Certification card(s)
  • 1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
• 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:
  • M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G₂. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G₂ will be disabled.
  • M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G₅₆. When M.2_2 is occupied, SATA6G₅₆ will be disabled.