Asus ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Motherboard

Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

STRIX Z490-F GAMING

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1200

CPU Type

Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors

Supported CPU Technologies

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z490

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 *
1 x HDMI 1.4b
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 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
* 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

Intel 10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
Intel Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)

PCI Express x1

3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Other Slots

M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI interface)*
* When M.2_1 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

Audio Channels

8 Channels
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I225-V

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000/2500Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 connector support additional 1 USB ports (20-pin, Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
2 x Addressable RGB header
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x CPU_OV jumper
1 x M.2 Fan Header
1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 9.6″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

Features

Features

Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX TechnologyROG Exclusive Features:
ROG Exclusive Software
– RAMCache III
– CPU-Z
– Sonic Radar III
– Overwolf
– Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
ROG Aluminum heatsink cover

Special Features:
AURA:
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
– Addressable Gen 2 Header
ASUS Exclusive Features:
– Pre- mounted I/O shield
ASUS EZ DIY:
– ASUS USB BIOS FlashBack
ASUS Q-Design:
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
DIY Friendly Design
– ProCool II
– SafeSlot

Software Features:
ROG Exclusive Software
– RAMCache III
– ROG CPU-Z
– GameFirst VI
– Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
– Sonic Radar III
– DTS Sound Unbound
– Overwolf
– Anti-virus software
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
-5-way Optimization with AI Overclocking.
TPU
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
Turbo app
-EZ update
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey

BIOS:
192(128+64)MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
Windows 10 64-bit

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
User’s manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
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 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
1 M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 M.2 Key E screw package(s)
1 ROG key chain