ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming, Intel Z490 motherboard - socket 1200

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 identical to older sockets, so that CPU coolers for socket LGA 115x can also be mounted on the mainboard.

The features of the ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I gaming motherboard at a glance:
– 1x PCIe (3.0) x16 (x16)
– 5x USB 3.1 (3x Type A, 1x Type C / 1x Header)
– A total of 4x USB 3.0 (2x external / 2x internal) and 4x USB 2.0 (internal / external)
– 2x M.2 (2x PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA) / 4x SATA 6G
– Supports max. 64 GB DDR4 RAM up to 4,800 MHz
– Integrated RGB LED lighting including RGB LED headers
– With integrated WLAN-ax and Bluetooth 5.1 module
– With fast 2.5 Gbit LAN

The ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming in detail
The ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I gaming motherboard in mini-ITX form factor offers a PCIe-x16 slot for plug-in and expansion cards. It is connected with a full 16 lanes. Other features of the mainboard also include a striking cooler design and integrated RGB LED lighting. Two headers for RGB strips enable the connection of further RGB LED components.

Up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM in dual-channel mode can be used in the two DIMM slots. The Z490 chipset supports clock speeds of up to 2,933 MHz, but the OC enables the ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming to operate RAM kits with up to 4,800 MHz! Two M.2 slots for PCIe / SATA-M.2 SSDs and six SATA-6G connections enable data storage media to be connected. All two 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 makes M.2 PCIe SSDs up to eight times faster than SATA 6G SSDs!

The ASUS ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming 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. In addition to the three additional USB 3.1 type A ports, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, the I / O panel also has a 2.5 GBit LAN connection. Internally, the mainboard provides a large selection of connections and headers.

Compatible only with 10th generation Intel CPUs!
-Technical details:
– Format:
– Mini-ITX
– Chipset:
– Intel Z490
– Base:
– 1200 (for 10th-generation Intel CPUs)
– R.A.M:
– 2x DDR4 (2,933 MHz, up to 4,800 MHz using OC)
– Dual channel
– 64 GB max
– Slots (physical):
– 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16)
– 1x M.2 Key E (vertical, occupied with WLAN-ax / BT-5.1 module)
– Internal connections:
– 4x SATA 6G
– 2x M.2 (2x PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA; 2242/2260/2280)
– 1x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen2 (one header)
– 2x USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen1 (one header)
– 2x USB 2.0 (one header)
– 1x CPU fan header (4-pin)
– 1x fan header (4-pin)
– 1x AiO pump header (4-pin)
– 1x Clear CMOS header
– 1x thermal sensor header
1x front panel audio connector
– 1x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
– 1x AURA RGB header

– External connections:
– 1x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C)
– 3x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
– 2x USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen1
– 2x USB 2.0
– 1x HDMI 2.0a
– 1x DisplayPort 1.4
– 1x 2.5 gigabit LAN (Intel I225-V)
– 1x WLAN / Bluetooth module (Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201)
– 3x audio (Realtek ALC S1220A)
– 1x BIOS flashback button
– Power supply:
– 1x 24-pin ATX
– 1x 8-pin 12V
– Equipment:
– 1x WLAN antenna
– 4x SATA cable
– 1x ARGB extension cable (5VDG)
– M.2 screws
– cable ties
– 1x ROG sticker
– 1x ROG thank you card
– Manual
– Driver DVD