ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I

ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming Z490 (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Mini-ITX Gaming Motherboard 8+2 Power Stages, DDR4 4800, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Front Panel Type-C, HDMI 2.0a, Aura Sync

POWER DESIGN

Digital power control and an array of DrMOS power stages ensure ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming has the muscle to control the latest Intel CPUs.

PROTOCOL II POWER CONNECTOR

8+2 POWER STAGES

ALLOY CHOKE &

COOLING INNOVATION

1. Custom Delta Superflo Fan

2. MOS Heatsink with L-shaped Heatpipe

3. Triple-decker Heatsink

4. Thermal Pads

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Strix Z490 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS

CPU Fan Header

AIO Pump Fan Header

4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header

Double-capacity DIMM support

ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming has a unique memory-trace design that supports up to 32 GB per DIMM slot to give you a total memory capacity of 64 GB. With double-capacity DDR4 DIMM modules, the compact ROG Strix Z490-I matches the memory capacity of four-DIMM motherboard designs.

Dual PCIe 3.0 M.2

Two M.2 slots are available, with both supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes. Together, they give you the fastest and most flexible M.2 interface available.

4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header

WIFI 6 (802.11 ax): Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless networking speeds, improved capacity, and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

INTEL 2.5G ETHERNET: Onboard 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming

ROG AI OVERCLOCKING

ROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.

AI COOLING

ASUS AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.

AI NETWORKING

The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

Intel LGA 1200 socket:

Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Robust Power Solution: 8+2 Dr. MOS power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power when pushing CPU performance
Optimized Thermal Design: Embed custom Delta Superflo VRM fan, Mos heatsink, L-shaped heat pipe and fan headers, features low-noise AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802. 11 ax), Intel 2. 5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2. 0a and DisplayPort 1. 4 output, and featuring dual M. 2 , front panel USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C connector
Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action
Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers