Intel Socket 1200 Intel Z490 Chipset 4x DDR4 Slots
- up to 128GB 6x SATA 6 Gb/s 2x M.2 Slot 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI Port ATX Form Factor Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel Core™ processors Enhanced power solution: 12+2 Dr MOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, Pro Cool sockets, alloy chokes & durable capacitors for stable power delivery AI Overclocking: Quickly optimizes CPU performance based on the CPU & cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts AI Cooling: Manages & controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load & temperature 5-Way Optimization: One-click, system-wide tuning delivers optimized overclocking & intelligent cooling for CPU or GPU-intensive tasks Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers & Fan Xpert 4 Next-gen connectivity: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C & Thunderbolt™ 3 header support ASUS Opti Mem II Revisions to the motherboards trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS Opti Mem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias & adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. Dual M.2 (up to 32 Gbps) Dual M.2 slots support data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x 4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, enabling quicker boot-up & app load times with OS or application drives. Realtek Codec & Unique Design Features for Pristine, Powerful Audio Prime Z490-A utilizes a unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek — the Realtek S1220A. It also features an unprecedented 120 d B signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out & a 113 d B SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality. in addition, an impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain to ensure an optimal volume range for your headphones.