ASRock Z490M Pro4, Intel Z490 motherboard - socket 1200 [90-MXBBV0-A0UAYZ]

Since the "Comet Lake-S" processors require a new socket due to the optimized power supply, the Intel Socket LGA1200 is used on the 400 series mainboards. Despite the increased number of pins, the actual size of the socket remains the same with older sockets, so that CPU coolers for socket LGA 115x can also be mounted on the mainboard.

The features of the ASRock Z490 Pro4 motherboard at a glance:
- 2x PCIe (3.0) x16 (x16, x4) / 3x PCIe x1
- 2x USB 3.1 (1x Type A, 1x Type C)
- A total of 8x USB 3.0 and 4x USB 2.0 (internal & external)
- 2x M.2 (2x PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA) / 4x SATA 6G
- Supports max. 128 GB DDR4 RAM up to 4,500 MHz
- With four RGB LED headers
- With fast Gbit LAN

The ASRock Z490 Pro4 in detail
The ASRock Z490 Pro4 motherboard in ATX form factor offers two PCIe-x16 slots, as well as two PCIe-x1 slots for plug-in and expansion cards. The first x16 slot is connected with a full 16 lanes, the other with 4 lanes. As a high-end mainboard, the ASRock Z490 Pro4 also supports multi-GPU setups via AMD Crossfire / XDMA. Other features of the mainboard also include a striking cooler design and integrated RGB LED lighting. Four headers for RGB strips allow the connection of further RGB LED components.

Up to 128 GB DDR4 RAM in dual-channel mode can be used in the four DIMM slots. The Z490 chipset supports clock speeds of up to 2,933 MHz, but the OC enables the ASRock Z490 Pro4 to operate RAM kits with up to 4,500 MHz! Two M.2 slots for PCIe / SATA-M.s-SSDs as well as four SATA-6G connections enable data storage media to be connected. Both M.2 slots are connected to the chipset with four PCIe lanes and support the NVMe protocol, which enables data transfer rates of just under 4 GB / s. This means that M.2 PCIe SSDs are up to eight times faster than SATA 6G SSDs!

The ASRock Z490 Pro4 has a USB 3.1 port on the I / O panel with a Type-C socket. This innovative USB Type-C port is particularly thin and can be inserted on both sides. USB 3.1 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 achieves maximum speeds of 10 Gbit / s per port and USB ports with this standard generally support the quick charging function of smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, in addition to another USB 3.1 port of type A and two USB 3.0 ports, there is also a DisplayPort, HDMI and D-Sub connector and a combo port for PS / 2 on the I / O panel Keyboards or mice to find. Internally, the mainboard provides a large selection of connections and headers.

Compatible only with 10th generation Intel CPUs!

Technical details:
Format:
- ATX
- Chipset:
- Intel Z490
- Base:
- 1200 (for 10th-generation Intel CPUs)
- R.A.M:
- 4x DDR4 (2,933 MHz, up to 4,500 MHz using OC)
- Dual channel
- 128 GB max
- Slots (physical):
- 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x4)
- 3x PCIe 3.0 x1
- 1x M.2 Key E (vertical, for optional WLAN / BT module)
- Internal connections:
- 4x SATA 6G
 -2x M.2 (2x PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA; 2242/2260/2280)
- 4x USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen1 (two headers)
- 4x USB 2.0 (two headers)
- 1x CPU fan header (4-pin)
- 4x fan header (4-pin)
- 1x AiO pump header
- 1x front panel audio connector
- 1x SPI TPM header
- 1x Thunderbolt AIC connector (5-pin)
- 2x addressable RGB headers (5VDG)
- 2x RGB header (12VGRB)
- External connections:
- 1x PS / 2 keyboard / mouse
- 1x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C)
- 1x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
- 4x USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type A)
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1x HDMI 1.4
- 1x D-Sub
- 1x Gigabit LAN (Intel I219V)
- 3x audio (Realtek ALC1200)
- 2x slots for WLAN antennas
- Power supply:
- 1x 24-pin ATX
- 1x 8-pin 12V
- 1x 4-pin 12V
- Scope of delivery (accessories):
- 2x SATA cables
- 3x screws for M.2 base
- I / O shield
- Manual
- Installation CD