ASUS PRIME Z490-A Intel Core Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel

ASUS PRIME Z490-A Intel Core Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel
Z490 | Intel | LGA1200 | ATX | DDR4 | PCIe 3.0

Specifications:

Model: Prime
Chipset: Intel Z490 Chipset
Form Factor: ATX
RAM: DDR4 with Dual Channel Memory Architecture
PCIE Version: 3.0

Product Features:

Prime:
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 intuitive software and firmware features.

Tune It Your Way:
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z490 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work – maximizing your productivity.

Cool to the Core:
Prime Z490 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

M.2 Heatsink:
An M.2 drive sits under a passive heatsink to ward off the throttling that can occur with sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by easily removable captive screws, giving you the flexibility to move it to another M.2 slot.

Build on a Solid Foundation:
Prime Z490 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 10th Generation Intel Core processors. A Z490 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

CPU:
Intel Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and 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.

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
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:
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMITM 1.4b
Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.
Graphics specfications may vary between CPU types.

Expansion Slots:
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)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).
Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

Storage:
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Z490 Chipset
M.21 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
M.22 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2, x4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10
Intel Optane Memory Ready
The M.21 socket shares bandwidth with SATA2.
M.22 slot shares bandwidth with SATA56. When M.22 slot is operating in PCIe x4 mode, SATA56 will be disabled.

Ethernet:
1 x Intel I225-V Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:
M.2 slot (Key E) (Wi-Fi module is sold separately)

USB:
Rear USB (Total 8 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)

Front USB (Total 7 ports):
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

Audio:
Realtek S1220A 8-Channel High-Definition Audio CODEC
Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback

Audio Features:
Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
Rear optical S/PDIF out port
Premium Japanese audio capacitors
Audio Shielding
Dedicated audio PCB layers
Audio cover
Unique de-pop circuit
Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Back Panel 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:

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)

Power related:
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related:
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

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

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

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

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

Operating System:
Windows 10 – 64 bit

Form Factor:
ATX Form Factor
12-inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

What’s in the box
1 x Motherboard
1 x User´s manual
3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x Q-Connector
1 x CPU Fan Holder
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 x M.2 Key E screw package(s)
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)