Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 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
Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
Boosted Memory Performance: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking with ASUS OptiMem II
Built for Productivity: Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 header support, Dual M.2 slots
Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
Immersive Gaming Audio: The Realtek S1200A codec offers pristine audio quality to draw you deeper into the game action or to enhance your favorite music tracks or videos
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
PRIME Z490-A
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Intel Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z490
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard
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 * * 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).
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Intel 10th Gen processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8 modes) Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x1
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots* * The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).
Other Slots
M.2 slot (Key E) (Wi-Fi module is sold separately)
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2, x4 mode)** * The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_2. ** 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.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Channels
8 Channels * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I225-V
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
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) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Intel I225-V Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector(s) (suppport(s) USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors
Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin M.2 Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 2 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x Power button 1 x 20-3 System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header
Software Feature
Windows 11
Supported
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
Special Features: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS) - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow-green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution: - Aluminum M.2 Heatsink - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY: - Procool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - ASUS 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
BIOS: 192(128+64)MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 10 - 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: Cables 3 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Documentation 1 x User manual Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Key E screw package 1 x Q-connector 1 x Fan bracket
Additional Information
Date First Available
July 30, 2024
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