Asus
Prime Series Z490-A Intel Z490 Socket LGA1200 ATX Motherboard (PRIME Z490-A)
- 128GB Max DDR4 Memory
- 4 x DIMM DDR4 4800(O.C.), Dual Channel Memory
- Rear: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports Type-A; 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Type-A; 1 x USB Type-C; 2 x USB 2.0 ports Type-A
- Front: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- Realtek ALC S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
- Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 header support
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
Model: Z490-A
Mnf. #: ASUS PRIME Z490-A
SKU: 70710
Warranty: 3 years
Asus Prime Z490-A
Intel Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX motherboard with dual M.2, 14 DrMOS power stages, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting
- Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Ready for 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
- AI Overclocking: Quickly optimizes CPU performance based on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
- AI Cooling: Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature
- 5-Way Optimization: One-click, system-wide tuning delivers optimized overclocking and intelligent cooling for CPU or GPU-intensive tasks
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- Next-gen connectivity: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 header support
General |
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| Product Line | Prime Series | |
| Model | Z490-A | |
| Product Type | Desktop | |
| Processor Socket | LGA1200 | |
| Form Factor | ATX | |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 | |
| Supported Processors | 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors | |
| CPU Gen Support | 10th Gen | |
Memory |
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| Memory Channels | Dual | |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | |
| Memory Slots | 4 | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 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 | |
| Max System Memory | 128 GB | |
| ECC Support | - | |
Rear Panel Connectors |
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| USB 2.0 | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Type-A |
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3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port Type-A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port Type-A |
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| USB 3.2 Type-C | 1 | |
| D-Sub (VGA) | ||
| DVI | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| Display Port | 1 | |
| LAN (RJ45) | 1 | |
| S/PDIF Ports | 1 x Optical | |
| OFC Audio Jacks | 5 | |
Expansion Slots |
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| PCI Express x16/x8/x4 |
3
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) |
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| PCI Express x1 | 3 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 | |
Graphics System |
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| Integrated Video | ||
| Multi-GPU Support | AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology | |
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers |
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| 24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector | 1 | |
| 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector | 1 | |
| 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector | 1 | |
| System/Chassis FAN Headers | 2 | |
| AAFP Connector | 1 | |
| 2-pin Thermal Sensor Connector | 1 | |
| Clear CMOS Jumper | 1 | |
| CPU OPT Fan Connector | 1 | |
| CPU FAN Connector | 1 | |
| CPU OV Connector | 1 | |
| Water Pump Header | 1 | |
| M.2 Fan Header | 1 | |
| Addressable LED Strip Headers | 2 Addressable Gen 2 headers | |
| 4-pin RGB LED Connector | 2 | |
| AIO Pump Header | 1 | |
| On-Board Power Button | 1 | |
| Thunderbolt Connector | 1 | |
| COM Port Header | 1 | |
| Chassis Intrusion Connector | 1 | |
Networking |
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| Wired LAN | Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet | |
Storage System |
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| M.2 Ports | 2 | |
| SATA 3.0 Ports | 6 | |
| RAID | 0/1/5/10 | |
| Optane Support | Yes | |
Audio |
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| Integrated Audio | Yes | |
| Audio Chip | Realtek ALC S1220A | |
| Channels | 7.1 | |