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Intel Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX motherboard with dual M.2, 14 DrMOS power stages, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

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
Chipset
  • Intel Z490 Express Chipset
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
  • OptiMem II
Onboard Graphics

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 x 2304 @60Hz
Audio
  • Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
    Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
    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:
    Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel
    Audio Shielding
    Dedicated audio PCB layers
    Premium Japanese audio capacitors
    Audio Cover
    Unique de-pop circuit
    Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
  • * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
LAN
  • Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Communication Module
  • M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)
    * Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Expansion Slots
Intel 10th Gen Processors
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
    * The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).
Intel Z490 Chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
    * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Storage Interface

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 x 4 mode)
    * The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_2.
  • 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    * M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_56. When M.2_2 slot is operating in PCIe x4 mode, SATA_56 will be disabled.
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
USB

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 7 )

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Internal I/O Connectors
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 1 x CPU fan header
  • 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  • 3 x system fan headers
  • 2 x addressable LED strip headers
  • 2 x RGB LED strip headers
  • 1 x front panel header
  • 1 x front panel audio header
  • 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  • 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Back Panel Connectors
  • 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
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
I/O Controller
  • N/A
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Overheating warning
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
    * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS
  • 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Unique Features
  • ASUS 5X Protection III:
    ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
    ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
    ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
    ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Digital power design with Dr. MOS
    ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
    ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
  • AURA:
    Aura RGB Strip Headers
    Addressable Gen 2 Header
  • ASUS Exclusive Features:
    Pre- mounted I/O shield
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
    Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-sink solution
  • ASUS Q-Design:
    ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    ASUS Q-Slot
    ASUS Q-DIMM
    ASUS Q-Connector
  • DIY Friendly Design
    Procool
    SafeSlot
Bundled Software
  • Driver and software disc
Operating System
  • Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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ASUS Prime Z490-A, Intel Z490 Chipset, LGA1200, ATX Desktop Motherboard

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