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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 included software and hardware.

Product Features

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 10+1 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
• 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

Product 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**
• * 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).
• 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. 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
• - 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
• Dimensions: 28 x 27 x 7 cm
• Weight: 1200 g
• Warranty: 36 months