Description

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1200 for 10^th 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**
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
  **Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• 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
  * 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).
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor
  1 x DisplayPort 1.4 **
  1 x HDMI 2.0a
  *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
  **Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.
• 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
  2×2 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*
  *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
• 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)
• Accessories
  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
• Manageability
  WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System
  Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  Mini ITX Form Factor
  6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )
• 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.

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.

SPEC OVERVIEW

ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield

• DisplayPort 1.4
• HDMI™ 2.0a
• BIOS FlashBack™ button

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports

• 3 x Type-A
• 1 x Type-C

Intel^® I225-V Gigabit LAN

• ROG GameFirst VI
• Anti-surge LANGuard

Intel^® Wi-Fi 6 AX201

3 x LED-Illuminated Audio Jacks

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (at x16 mode)

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 lets 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.

• Power Design

• Cooling

• Intelligent Control

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY

ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming provides you with the latest connectivity for supersmooth 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.

• Storage & Memory

• Networking

• Audio

DDR4 OC4800MHz

ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory across two slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk to enhance memory stability and compatibility, giving memory kits higher frequency margins.

Double-capacityDIMM 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.

DualPCIe 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.

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.

• Customization

• DIY Friendly

• Certified Compatibilty

ID design

Aura Sync

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

Aesthetically, ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming keeps it low key, with black and grey finishes complemented by cybertext markings across the Triple-decker Heatsink.

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.

• Optimization

• Audio Effect

• Armoury Crate

• RAMCache III

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.

TPU INSIGHT

EPU Guidance

FAN XPERT 4

DIGI+ POWER CONTROL

TURBO APP

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking settings. We have upgraded this tool to provide AI Overclocking prediction values for users who want more insight when experimenting with different settings.

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.

ADVANCED MODE

EZ MODE

When you’re ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you’re ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

LEARN MORE

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