Asus Prime Z490-A is 10th Gen LGA 1200 Socket Supported ATX Motherboard
Features
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
- Intel® LGA 1200 Socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Enhanced power solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- AI Overclocking: Quickly optimizes CPU performance based on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
- AI Cooling: Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature
- 5-Way Optimization: One-click, system-wide tuning delivers optimized overclocking and intelligent cooling for CPU or GPU-intensive tasks
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- Next-gen connectivity: Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® and Thunderbolt™ 3 header support
Overview
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.
Tune It Your Way
Cool to the Core
Build on a Solid Foundation
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 |
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 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) *1 Intel® Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 *2 |
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 x 4 mode)*3 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4 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 & PCIe interface)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately. |
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. |
USB Ports | 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) |
Special 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 |
Software Features | 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 AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DTS:X® Ultra UEFI BIOS: AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY : – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode – EZ Tuning Wizard 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 5 x Audio jack(s) |
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 x 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 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 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 Power-on button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x M.2 Fan Header |
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 ) |
Warranty | 3 Years |
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