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The ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming motherboard is perfect if you're looking for an eye-catching gaming build. Its cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics embodies the vibrant spirit of ROG Strix, and sports an all-new white and silver colour scheme. Looks aside, ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming is designed to cope with the demands of 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors through its boosted power delivery and an improved cooling design, while featuring AI enhancements and intuitive dashboards to help you overclock and tweak various parameters easily.
All-round Performance
ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build with up-rated power delivery and optimised cooling. Intelligent controls lets you manage overclocking, cooling and networking settings easily, giving you everything you need to harness the full potential of your build for top-tier gaming performance.
LEADING CONNECTIVITIY
ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming provides you with the latest connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and blisteringly-fast file transfers. Superior audio performance gives you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the smallest audio cues for a completely Immersive gaming experience.
PLAY YOUR OWN STYLE
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. Together with the most diverse ROG ecosystem, Pair your ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming with other ROG products to customise a gaming rig that reflects your personal style.
ROG Gives You More
ROG exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want.
ASUS ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming Intel Motherboard
CPU
| CPU Socket | Socket 1200 |
| CPU Brand | Intel |
| Installed Processors (Max) | 0 (1) |
| Supported Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Processors | 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A 4 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 |
| DisplayPorts | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| HDMI Port | 1 x HDMI 1.4b |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Audio Line In Ports | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Line Out Ports | x 3.5mm Jacks |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| S/PDIF Port | 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out |
Internal I/O Connectors
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATA III |
| USB Connectors | 1 x USB 3.1 header (supports 1 port) 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports) |
| Front Panel Connectors | 1 x Front Panel 1 x Front Audio |
| Cooling Fan Support | 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU_OPT fan header 2 x Chassis fan headers 1 x AIO_PUMP header 1 x VRM_HS_FAN header 1 x M.2_FAN header |
| Thunderbolt Port(s) | 1 x Thunderbolt header |
| Power Connector Port | 1 x 20+4-pin ATX 1 x 4+4-pin EPS 1 x 4-pin EPS |
| Other Connectors | 2 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280/22110) 1 x M.2, E Key for Wi-Fi module 1 x ARGB LED header 2 x Aura RGB LED headers 1 x Thermal sensor header |
Memory
| Memory Bus Speed | 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 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM | 128 GB |
| Memory Slot | 4 x DIMM |
Motherboard
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Northbridge | Z490 |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Format | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| SATA Supported | Yes |
Expansion
| Number of PCI Express Slots | 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8+x4+x4) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 (@ x2) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 |
Graphics Device
| Integrated Graphics Supported | Yes |
Sound
| Integrated Sound | ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Network
| Integrated Network | Intel I225-V |
| Network Speeds Supported | 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
System Requirements
| Operating Systems Supported | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit |
System
| BIOS | 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Jumpers | 1 x Clear CMOS 1 x CPU_OV |
| Software Included (may be trial or restricted) | Yes |
| Drivers | Yes |
| SLi/Crossfire Features | Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX Motherboard |
| In The Box | ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING Motherboard User's manual 1 x ASUS Fan Holder 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 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 1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad 1 M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 M.2 Key E screw package(s) 1 ROG key chain |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Length | 244 mm |
Key Features
| USB 3.1 Support | Yes |
| Internal USB3.0 Header | Yes |
| M.2 Support | Yes |
| On-board RGB Control | ASUS Aura Sync |
| Memory Speed | 4600 MHz |
| RGB Header Type | 3-Pin ARGB |
| Addressable RGB | Yes |
| Firewire | No |
| Wireless Network | No |
| Memory Channel | Dual |
| On-board Audio Type | 7.1 |
| Number of SATA Ports | 6 port(s) |
| Number of USB Ports | 8 port(s) |
| SATA III Support | Yes |
| USB 3.0 Support | Yes |
| Multi GPU Support | ATi CrossFire |
| VGA Connection | No |
| DVI Connection | No |
| HDMI Connection | Yes |
| DisplayPort Connection | Yes |
| Motherboard Form Factor | ATX |
| Motherboard Power Connectors | 4 + 8-Pin |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Motherboard Model | ASUS ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming |
Item Details
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Manufacturer Code | 90MB12Y0-M0EAY0 |
| Alternative Part Number | ROG-STRIX-Z490-A-GAMING |
| EAN | 4718017676007 |
| Condition | New |
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