Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Enhanced Power Solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem II proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance
Ultrafast Connectivity: Dual M.2, 1Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Thunderbolt 3 support
Overview
Specs
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Learn more about the ASUS PRIME Z490-P
Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
Prime
Model
PRIME Z490-P
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Intel Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
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
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x288pin (DDR4)
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.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(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* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
PCI Express x1
4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Other Slots
M.2 slot (Key E) (Wi-Fi module is sold separately)
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)* M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) * When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8111H
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports* * The USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, ADD_Gen2 header and the two RGB headers share the bandwidth. But the ADD_Gen2 header and the two RGB headers will affect transfer rate only when you adjust their lighting effect.
Other Connectors
Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header* 2 x AURA RGB headers* 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-5pin System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt header * The USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, ADD_Gen2 header and the two RGB headers share the bandwidth. But the ADD_Gen2 header and the two RGB headers will affect transfer rate only when you adjust their lighting effect.
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
Special Features: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS) - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS SafeSlot Core+ - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Procool AURA Sync - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
Software Features: ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync AI Suite 3 - Performance And Power Saving Utility EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 - EZ update AI Charger WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS: 128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 10 - 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x M.2 Key E screw package Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual
Cons: only 4 sata ports, less USB ports overall than usual
Overall Review: Great board if you want to jump straight into overclocking your unlocked intel CPU, almost as powerful as upper tier boards, but good enough for the mid to high end gamer.
Solid Z490 motherboard that omits some features to keep costs down3/29/2022 11:40:01 AM
Overall Review: Nothing wrong with this product. It forgoes USB-C and some other nicities to keep costs down, which I knew going in. Disappointed that Asus did not release a BIOS update to support intel 11th gen Rocket Lake CPUs, but that wasn't guaranteed going in. Some other Z490 boards did gain support though.
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Good motherboard6/22/2021 1:58:50 PM
Pros: Budget friendly, works great, has some rgb it looks like
Overall Review: Good budget friendly z490 that works great and has some rgb as it looks like
Pros: had to sweat a little, but got my gpus working when loaded new windows 10 from flash drive. I didnt even had to touch now bios just loaded new version of windows on flash :)
Cons: not an easy setup if you screw up one thing u will get black screen on post
Overall Review: yea this is good product fits about 7 cards or maybe more
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Too fragile9/12/2020 1:56:14 PM
Overall Review: The first one I ordered was DOA. So I get a replacement. The new one worked until I installed windows. Last I put in a graphics card and the ethernet controller dies. It won't resurrect even after I removed the graphics card.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Valued Customer,
We certainly understand your disappointment and the inconvenience this may have caused you. ASUS products undergo intensive quality control testing and final inspections for both hardware and software before we release it worldwide. ASUS provides warranty for the unit in order to fix or repair any isolated factory escape defect. Please proceed to update your BIOS and drivers to the latest version for optimal stability; you can locate the files at our Online ASUS Help Desk*. If the issues persist, feel free to contact me if you have any technical or general questions. You can reach me at cl-adrian@asus.com. Your case for reference is N200946332.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Adrian
ASUS Customer Loyalty – US Support
Pros: Z490 at this price is great and looks like the BIOS and VRMs has decent overclocking capability. Best for an above average or entry power user that likes moderate tweaking. XMP loaded flawlessly.
Cons: Lack of onboard USB ports. Limited SATA connectors gets further limited if using M.2. Building this I found the fan headers and SATA in awkward spots.
Worst is that my board had DoA PCIe x16 slots. I tried flashing the BIOS multiple times to different versions, and multiple graphics cards but could not get the board to initialize PCIe graphics. Would be 4 stars if I didn't have to RMA it. I probably just got unlucky with a bad board.
Overall Review: It's budget Z490 board that has some sacrifices. I was unlucky and had to RMA it for dead PCIe x16.
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Best Value Board7/13/2020 9:08:44 AM
Overall Review: Great mobo and capable of OCing, best bang for your buck Z490 mobo I could find.
Pros: 2 rgb, 1 argb ports
Cons: only 4 sata ports, less USB ports overall than usual
Overall Review: Great board if you want to jump straight into overclocking your unlocked intel CPU, almost as powerful as upper tier boards, but good enough for the mid to high end gamer.