ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of powerful 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.
USB / FireWire Ports1 x USB-C Gen 2 + 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (1 x USB-C Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Expansion Slots1 x CPU ¦ 4 x DIMM 288-pin ¦ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) ¦ 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 ¦ 1 x M.2 socket (Key E)
Storage InterfacesSATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 ¦ SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 1 x M.2 ¦ PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 1 x M.2
Interfaces1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x TOSLINK ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ¦ 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x USB-C Gen2 ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 ¦ 1 x DisplayPort ¦ 1 x HDMI
Internal Interfaces4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 1 x audio - header ¦ 1 x Thunderbolt - header ¦ 1 x serial - header ¦ 1 x USB-C Gen2 - header
Power Connectors4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Hardware FeaturesJack retasking, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, LANGuard, 6 Layer PCB, ASUS Overvoltage Protection, ASUS Fan Xpert 4, ASUS SafeSlot, Intel Optane Memory Ready, ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS ProCool, pre-mounted I/O shield, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS OptiMem II, Armoury Crate, 12+2 DrMOS power stages, DIY Friendly Design, FlexKey button
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories2 x M.2 screws, CPU fan holder, Q-Connector
Cables Included3 x Serial ATA cable
Software IncludedDrivers & Utilities, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS EZ Update, ASUS Turbo App, ASUS EZ Flash 3
