ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING

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CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphic
Multi-GPU Support
Expansion Slots
Storage
LAN
Wireless Data Network
Audio
USB Ports
Software Features
ASUS Special Features
Back I/O Ports
Internal I/O Ports
Accessories
BIOS
Manageability
Operating System
Form Factor
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Model

ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING

CPU

* Refer to https://www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Intel^® Socket 1200for 10^th Gen Intel^{^®} Core^™, Pentium^{^®} Gold and Celeron^{^®} Processors

Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

**Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Supports Intel^® 14nm CPU

Chipset

Intel^® Z490

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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

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).

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Graphic

**Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to https://www.intel.com for any update.

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x DisplayPort 1.4 *

*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

Integrated Graphics Processor

Multi-GPU Support

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or x8+x4+x4)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode)

Intel^® 10th Gen Processors

Intel^® Z490 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

Intel^® Z490 Chipset :

1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready

LAN

Intel^® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless Data Network

*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)*

Audio

- Audio Cover

- Audio Shielding

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors

- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel

- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology

ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *

- Gold-plated jacks

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

- Dual OP Amplifiers

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input

Audio Feature :

USB Ports

Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A + USB Type-C^TM)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)

Front USB Port ( Total 7 )

1 x USB3.2 Gen 1 front panel connector port(s)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)

2 x USB 2.0 port(s)

4 x USB 2.0 port(s)

Software Features

ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- GameFirst VI
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS^® Sound Unbound
- Overwolf
- Anti-virus software
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
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey

ASUS Special Features

Aura Feature
- Standard RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
ASUS Q-Design
-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
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Procool II
- Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- SafeSlot

Back I/O Ports

1 x Intel^® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A + USB Type-C^TM)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack^™)

1 x USB BIOS FlashBack^™ Button(s)

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

Internal I/O Ports

1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & PCIE mode)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel TypeC™ connector

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)

1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module

1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header

1 x CPU_OV jumper

1 x M.2_FAN connector

1 x Thunderbolt header(s)

1 x Addressable RGB header

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)

2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers

2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)

1 x AAFP connector

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)

1 x AIO_PUMP connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories

1 M.2 SSD screw package(s)

1 M.2 Key E screw package(s)

1 ROG key chain

1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad

1 x ASUS Fan Holder

1 x ROG Strix stickers

1 x Cable ties pack(s)

1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)

1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED

1 x Thermistor cable(s)

1 x ROG Thank you card

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

User´s manual

1 x Supporting DVD

BIOS

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

Windows^® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

ATX Form Factor

Note

* M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_1 is populated SATA6G_2 will be disabled.

ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING

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