ASROCK Z490 Extreme4 User Manual

Version 1.1
Published January 2020
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ASROCK Z490 Extreme4 Specifications

General

Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes
LAN controller	Dragon RTL8125BG
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1200
Certification	FCC, CE, ErP/EuP
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z490
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10
Cables included	SATA
DisplayPort version	1.4
WiFi-AP antenna jack	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Digital audio optical out	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	3
OpenGL version	4.5
DirectX version	12.0
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	6.0
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.7
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3200, 3600, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4333, 4400 MHz
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard's components and features, including CPU, memory, I/O, and more.

Chapter 2 Installation

Pre-installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before installing components.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU into the socket, checking for bent pins.

Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler and fan assembly onto the motherboard and connecting the fan header.

Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

Guide for installing DDR4 memory modules into the DIMM slots, ensuring correct orientation and dual-channel configuration.

Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

Details about available PCIe slots and their configurations for graphics cards and other expansion cards.

Jumpers Setup

Explanation of jumper settings, focusing on the Clear CMOS jumper for resetting BIOS settings.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Describes various headers and connectors on the motherboard for system panel buttons, LEDs, audio, fans, and power.

Post Status Checker

Explains how the Post Status Checker diagnoses system boot issues by indicating CPU, memory, VGA, or storage status.

M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi Installation Guide

Steps to install M.2 WiFi/BT modules or Intel CNVi into the M.2 (Key E) socket.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

Guide for installing M.2 NVMe SSDs into the M2_1 slot, covering standoff placement and screw tightening.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3)

Instructions for installing M.2 NVMe SSDs into M2_2 and M2_3 slots, including standoff placement and securing the module.

Nahimic Audio

Overview of the Nahimic audio software features, including Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker, and Settings tabs.

ASRock Polychrome SYNC

Information about the ASRock Polychrome SYNC utility for customizing RGB lighting effects on the motherboard.