Description
ASUS PRIME Z490-A (Intel 10th Gen) LGA 1200 Motherboard
- 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
Brand | ASUS |
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Model | PRIME Z490-A |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
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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. |
Chipset | Intel Z490 |
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Number of Memory Slots | 4×288pin |
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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 |
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) |
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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) |
SATA 6Gb/s | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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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 |
Audio Chipset | Realtek S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC |
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Audio Channels | 8 Channels * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. |
LAN Chipset | Intel I225-V |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Form Factor | ATX |
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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 |
Features | Multi-GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology Special Features: Software Features: BIOS: Manageability: Operating System: |
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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 |
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