USB-C Gen2, USB-C Gen1, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2
2.5 Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
onboard graphics (CPU required)
HD Audio (8-channel)
Overview
The Z490 AORUS PRO AX motherboard uses a 12+1-phase digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controller and DrMOS. The 100% digital controller and additional 8+4 S=solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the 10-core Intel CPU.
Unthrottled performance is guaranteed by the enhanced thermal solution that incorporates Fins-Array II, Heatpipe II and Thermal Guards II. The comprehensive solution delivers excellent heat dissipation. Z490 AORUS PRO AX stays cool on VRMs and M.2 SSDs even on full loading, making it most suitable for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.
A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. Z490 AORUS provides all next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity to keep you up to speed.
USB / FireWire Ports1 x USB-C Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (1 x USB-C Gen 1 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Max Allocated RAM Size512 MB
AudioHD Audio (8-channel)
LAN2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interfaces2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots1 x CPU ¦ 4 x DIMM 288-pin ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode (x8 mode if neighbour x16 slot is occupied)) ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode) ¦ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage InterfacesSATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 ¦ SATA-600 / PCIe -connectors: 2 x M.2
Interfaces1 x HDMI ¦ 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 1 x TOSLINK ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack ¦ 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ¦ 1 x USB-C Gen2 ¦ 4 x USB 2.0
Internal Interfaces4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 2 x Thunderbolt - header ¦ 1 x audio - header ¦ 1 x USB-C Gen 1 - header
Power Connectors4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Hardware MonitoringCPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection, CPU core voltage, water cooling flow rate, fan fail warning
Hardware Features12 Phase Power Design, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, On/Off Charge, AMD CrossFireX technology support, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio, 2x Copper PCB, Q-Flash Plus, Game Boost, Ultra Durable Memory Armor, Intel Optane Memory Ready, GIGABYTE Smart Fan 5, Ultra Durable PCIe Armor, M.2 Thermal Guard, Solid Pin Power Connectors, RGB FUSION 2.0, Fins-Array II Heatsink and Direct Touch Heatpipe II
Miscellaneous
Software IncludedNorton Internet Security, @BIOS, EasyTune, Xpress Install, GIGABYTE App Center, cFosSpeed, GIGABYTE Fast Boot, GIGABYTE Smart Backup, XSplit Gamecaster (1 year licence), XSplit Broadcaster (1 year licence)