ASUS ROG STIRX Z490-H GAMING ATX Motherboard

Technical Specification

CPU
Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset
Intel Z490

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
OptiMem II

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 1.4b

Expansion Slots
Intel 10th Gen Processors
3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or x8+x4+x4)
Intel Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Z490 Chipset:
1 x M.21 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.22 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Optane Memory Ready

LAN
Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Data Network
M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature:
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Gold-plated jacks
- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel
- LED-lit Audio Shielding
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Cover

USB Ports
Rear USB Port (Total 7)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Front USB Port (Total 8)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)

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
ASUS Special Features
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [ yellow green])
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS Flashback button
-BIOS FlashBackTM LED
- Procool II
- Pre- mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
AURA Sync
- 2 x Standard RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
Onboard red LED lighting accent

Back I/O Ports
1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Internal I/O Ports
1 x M.2FAN connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIOPUMP connector
1 x Addressable RGB header
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
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)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x CPUOV jumper
1 x VRMHS_FAN Header

Package Content
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

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

Note
M.21 shares bandwidth with SATA6G2. When M.21 is populated SATA6G2 will be disabled.

Overview

ASUS ROG STIRX Z490-H GAMING ATX Motherboard
Z490 | Socket 1200 10th Gen | 4 x DDR4 | 6 x SATA | 3x PCIeX | ATX

• Support 2x M.2
• AURA Sync
• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound HD
• 2.5Gb Ethernet

ROG Strix Z490-H Gaming motherboard dons the classic red-and-black colour scheme, and pairs it with futuristic cybertext for a new look. This ATX gaming motherboard is packed with all the essentials, including the latest connectivity and intuitive ROG software.
Striking aesthetics and cutting-edge innovations make ROG Strix Z490-H Gaming ideal for gamers of all levels.

ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE

ROG Strix Z490-H Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build with up-rated power delivery and optimized cooling.
Intelligent controls let 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-H Gaming provides you with the latest connectivity for super smooth 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-H Gaming with other ROG products to customize 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.

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION

Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics.
The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimization leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking, but goes further by running a Prime95 based stress test to deliver a result that's well-tuned from the get-go.

SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click pre-sets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

ARMOURY CRATE

Armoury Crate is a software utility that provides centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips, with the new Aura Creator ready.
The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of ROG products, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and ROG news feeds areas to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.

RAMCACHE III

RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favourite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

What's in the box
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