ASROCK Phantom Gaming Z490 User Manual

Version 1.1
Published May 2020
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ASROCK Phantom Gaming Z490 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z490
CPU Socket	LGA 1200
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory	128 GB
PCIe x16 Slots	3
PCIe x1 Slots	2
M.2 Slots	3
SATA 6Gb/s Ports	6
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Ports	1
USB 2.0 Ports	4
LAN	2.5 Gigabit
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Summary

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard Component Overview

Diagram illustrating the layout and numbering of motherboard components.

I/O Panel Details

I/O Panel Ports and Indicators

Details and diagrams of rear I/O ports and LAN port LED indications.

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

System Specifications

Platform and CPU Specs

Details about the motherboard platform and supported CPU features.

Memory and Expansion Slot Specs

Information on DDR4 memory support and PCI Express slot configurations.

Graphics, Audio, and LAN Specs

Technical details for integrated graphics, audio codec, and LAN controller.

Wireless, Rear I/O, and Storage Specs

Specs for WiFi, rear panel ports, and storage connectors like SATA and M.2.

Connector and BIOS Feature Specs

Details on various onboard headers, connectors, and BIOS functionalities.

Hardware Monitor, OS, and Certifications

Information on system monitoring, OS compatibility, and regulatory certifications.

Installation Guide

Pre-installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing components.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation

Guide on how to mount the CPU cooler and fan assembly.

Memory Module (DIMM) Installation

Instructions for properly installing DDR4 memory modules into the DIMM slots.

PCI Express Slot Installation

Information on installing expansion cards into PCIe slots and their configurations.

Jumpers Setup and Configuration

Explanation of jumper settings, specifically the Clear CMOS jumper.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Detailed descriptions of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the M.2 WiFi/Bluetooth module.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation

Instructions for installing M.2 NVMe SSDs into the M.2 slot.

RGB Lighting Control

ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility

Overview of the RGB lighting control software and its features.

Connecting Standard RGB LED Strips

Instructions on how to connect standard RGB LED strips to the motherboard headers.

Connecting Addressable RGB LED Strips

Guide for connecting addressable RGB LED strips to specific motherboard headers.