ASUS ROG STIRX Z490-I GAMING MiniITX Motherboard

Technical Specification

Chipset

Intel Z490

Memory

2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4333(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.)/3200(O.C.)/3000/2933/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400(O.C.)

/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem II

Graphic

• Integrated Graphics Processor

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1 x HDMI 2.0a

Expansion Slots

• Intel 10th Gen Processors

• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) *1

Storage

• Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel Z490 Chipset :

• 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support

• 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support*2

• 4 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

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201

2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO

Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate

Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz

Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160

Supports CNVI interface

Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.1

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel 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 *

LED-illuminated audio jacks

Audio Feature :

• Audio Shielding

• Premium Japanese audio capacitors

• Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

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

USB Ports

Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)

Front USB Port ( Total 5 )

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)

2 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

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 [green])

• ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

• Aluminum M.2 heatsink

ASUS EZ DIY

• BIOS FlashBack™ button

• BIOS FlashBack™ LED

• Procool II

• Pre- mounted I/O shield

• SafeSlot

AURA Sync

• Standard RGB header

• Addressable Gen 2 RGB header

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 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack)

1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module

3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks

Internal I/O Ports

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

1 x AIO_PUMP connector

1 x Aura RGB Strip Header

1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

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

1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

1 x Internal speaker connector(s)

1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)

1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

1 x Thermal sensor connector

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)

1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)

Package Content

User's manual

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

2 x M.2 Screw Package

1 x Supporting DVD

1 x CABLE TIE BLACK

1 x ROG Strix stickers

1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED

1 x Panel cable

1 x ROG Thank you card

1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna

1 ROG key chain

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Note
1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

2 When the M.2_2 Socket is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be disabled.

ASUS ROG STIRX Z490-I GAMING MiniITX Motherboard

Z490 | Socket 1200 10th Gen | 4 x DDR4 | 6 x SATA | 3x PCIeX | MiniITX

• Support 2x M.2

• AURA Sync

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound HD

• 2.5Gb Ethernet

• Any mini-ITX build with ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming motherboard as its backbone is going to punch well above its weight.

• With boosted power delivery, innovative active cooling design, plus the all new Triple-decker Heatsink, ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming is the perfect compact platform for the latest Intel Core processors.

ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE

• ROG Strix Z490-I 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-I 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-I 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.

UEFI BIOS

• The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

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.

What's in the box
User's manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x CABLE TIE BLACK
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Panel cable
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
1 ROG key chain