ASUS PRIME Z490-A (Intel 10th Gen) LGA 1200 Motherboard

AED970.00

  • 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

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
Model
BrandASUS
ModelPRIME Z490-A
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1200
CPU TypeIntel Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports 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 Slots4×288pin
Memory StandardDDR4 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 Supported128GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16Intel 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 x13 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots*
* The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).
Other SlotsM.2 slot (Key E) (Wi-Fi module is sold separately)
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2M.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 ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
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 ChipsetIntel I225-V
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports4 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 USB1 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 ConnectorsFan 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
Physical Spec
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
Features
FeaturesMulti-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

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 ContentsAccessories:
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