Asus TUF Gaming Z490 Plus Motherboard Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX gaming motherboard with M.2, 14 DrMOS power stages, Intel® 1Gb LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Thunderbolt™ 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting
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® 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
Overview
DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF Gaming Z490-Plus 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.
POWER DESIGN
From digital power control and an array of power stages to military-grade TUF components, TUF Gaming Z490-Plus is armed to tame the latest 10th Gen Intel® CPUs.
1. DrMOS : The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming Z490-Plus utilizes 12+2 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors demand.
2. 6-Layer PCB Design : Multiple PCB layers shift heat away from critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
3. ProCool Sockets : Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.
4. TUF Components : Certified military-grade TUF chokes and TUF capacitors deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.
5. Digi+ VRM : The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.
1. DrMOS : The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming Z490-Plus utilizes 12+2 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors demand.
2. 6-Layer PCB Design : Multiple PCB layers shift heat away from critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
3. ProCool Sockets : Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.
4. TUF Components : Certified military-grade TUF chokes and TUF capacitors deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.
5. Digi+ VRM : The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.
AURA SYNC RGB LIGHTING
A well-tuned system deserves matching aesthetics. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
A : Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
B : RGB Header
A : Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
B : RGB Header
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** * Refer to Asus Website for CPU support list **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 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 |
| 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 Asus website 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) 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 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 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 |
| 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 7 ) 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) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(4 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 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) |
| 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) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 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 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 |
| 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) |
| 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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