Product Specification

CPU

Chipset : Intel Z490

CPU Socket : LGA 1200

Back Panel I/O

USB

1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

3 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

2 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

Thunderbolt : None

Display

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1 x HDMI 1.4b

Audio

5 x 3.5 mm

1 x S/PDIF

Ethernet / Controller : 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gigabit

Memory

Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin

Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4500, 4600 MHz

Maximum Capacity : 128 GB

Channel Architecture : Dual Channel

ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered

Storage Expansion

SATA : 6 x SATA III

M.2

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x2, PCIe 3.0 x4)

U.2 : None

Optane Memory Support : Yes

RAID Support : RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Internal I/O

Expansion Slots

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)

3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

USB

1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)

2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)

Multi-GPU Support

3-Way AMD CrossFireX

2-Way NVIDIA SLI

Air Cooling

1 x 4-Pin CPU

1 x 4-Pin Assistant

2 x 4-Pin System

1 x 4-Pin M.2

1 x Thermal Sensor

Liquid Cooling : 2 x 4-Pin Pump

Power Connectors

1 x 24-Pin Mainboard

1 x 8-Pin CPU

1 x 4-Pin ATX

Security : Chassis Intrusion

LED Header : 2 x RGB

Audio : None

Diagnostics : Clear CMOS

Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header

Legacy : 1 x Serial

BIOS

ROM : 192 Mb

Front Panel I/O

I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2

Audio

Audio Codec : Realtek S1220A (8-Channel)

Wireless

Module Support : 1 E Key M.2

Software

Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)

Physical

Form Factor : ATX

Packaging Info

Package Weight : 3.695 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 13.4 x 10.7 x 2.9"

ASUS Prime Z490-A LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Motherboard (14 DrMOS Power Stages,Dual M.2, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Front Panel Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 Support, Aura Sync RGB)

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The ASUS Prime Z490-A is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for builders, creators, and PC enthusiasts. The ASUS Prime Z490-A supports 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.

Additionally, the ASUS Prime Z490-A offers 4 DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 128GB of dual-channel memory, which helps you experience smooth and fast multitasking. The motherboard provides multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, including a front-panel USB Type-C header, supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps. Whether connecting external drives, VR headsets, or mobile devices, this ensures ultra-fast data transfer.

Product Features

Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
Enhanced Power Solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages.
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet.
Aura Sync RGB lighting.
The Realtek S1200A codec.

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Product Specification

CPU

Chipset : Intel Z490

CPU Socket : LGA 1200

Back Panel I/O

USB

1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

3 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

2 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

Thunderbolt : None

Display

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1 x HDMI 1.4b

Audio

5 x 3.5 mm

1 x S/PDIF

Ethernet / Controller : 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gigabit

Memory

Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin

Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4500, 4600 MHz

Maximum Capacity : 128 GB

Channel Architecture : Dual Channel

ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered

Storage Expansion

SATA : 6 x SATA III

M.2

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x2, PCIe 3.0 x4)

U.2 : None

Optane Memory Support : Yes

RAID Support : RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Internal I/O

Expansion Slots

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)

3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

USB

1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)

2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)

Multi-GPU Support

3-Way AMD CrossFireX

2-Way NVIDIA SLI

Air Cooling

1 x 4-Pin CPU

1 x 4-Pin Assistant

2 x 4-Pin System

1 x 4-Pin M.2

1 x Thermal Sensor

Liquid Cooling : 2 x 4-Pin Pump

Power Connectors

1 x 24-Pin Mainboard

1 x 8-Pin CPU

1 x 4-Pin ATX

Security : Chassis Intrusion

LED Header : 2 x RGB

Audio : None

Diagnostics : Clear CMOS

Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header

Legacy : 1 x Serial

BIOS

ROM : 192 Mb

Front Panel I/O

I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2

Audio

Audio Codec : Realtek S1220A (8-Channel)

Wireless

Module Support : 1 E Key M.2

Software

Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)

Physical

Form Factor : ATX

Packaging Info

Package Weight : 3.695 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 13.4 x 10.7 x 2.9"

ASUS PRIME Z490-A

Product Specification

ASUS Prime Z490-A LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Motherboard (14 DrMOS Power Stages,Dual M.2, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Front Panel Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 Support, Aura Sync RGB)

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