- Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Enhanced power solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
- Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ® and Thunderbolt™ 3 support






Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 10th Generation Intel Core processors, Prime Z490 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core count CPUs.
1. ProCool Connectors : Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard’s link to the PSU with 8+4 pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. The 8-pin connector features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors.
2. 10+1 DrMOS Power Stages : A VRM with 10+1 DrMOS power stages delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.







- 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**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. - Chipset
Intel® Z490
- Memory
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.)/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 *
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, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). - 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 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update. - 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)
4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready - LAN
Realtek® RTL8111H
- Wireless Data Network
M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)*
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately. - 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 :
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– 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)(2 x Type-A)
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 – Aura Sync 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 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 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s) - Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x Addressable Gen 2 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module
1 x SPI TPM header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 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
User’s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 xM.2 Key E screw package(s) - BIOS
128 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 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm ) - Note
*1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. *2 When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used. *3 The USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, ADD_GEN 2 header and the two RGB headers share the bandwidth. But the ADD_GEN 2 header and the two RGB headers will affect transfer rate only when you adjust their lighting effect.
Features
Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX motherboard with dual M.2, 11 DrMOS power stages, 1 Gb Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt™ 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB Lighting
- Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Enhanced power solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
- Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ® and Thunderbolt™ 3 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 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.)/3300(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, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
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 x 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) *1 Intel® Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) 4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Storage | Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
LAN | Realtek® RTL8111H |
Wireless Data Network | M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately. |
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 : – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel – 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)(2 x Type-A) 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 – Aura Sync 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 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 Type-A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) |
Internal I/O Ports | 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1 x Addressable Gen 2 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module 1 x SPI TPM header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V Power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 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 |
BIOS | 128 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 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm ) |
Warranty | 3 Years |
Note | *1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. *2 When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used. *3 The USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, ADD_GEN 2 header and the two RGB headers share the bandwidth. But the ADD_GEN 2 header and the two RGB headers will affect transfer rate only when you adjust their lighting effect.***Features, Price and Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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