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Asus ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING User Manual

Asus ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING
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Motherboard
ROG STRIX
Z490-F
GAMING
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Asus ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Z490
CPU SocketLGA 1200
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Memory TypeDDR4
Maximum Memory128 GB
PCIe x16 Slots2
PCIe x4 Slots0
PCIe x1 Slots3
M.2 Slots2
SATA Ports6
NetworkIntel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
RGB Headers2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers, 1 x Addressable Gen 2 Header
Memory Speed2133MHz, 2400MHz, 2666MHz, 2800MHz, 2933MHz, 3000MHz, 3200MHz, 3333MHz, 3400MHz, 3466MHz, 3600MHz, 3733MHz, 3866MHz, 4000MHz, 4133MHz, 4266MHz, 4400MHz, 4500MHz, 4600MHz
AudioROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC

Summary

Appendix

Notices

FCC Compliance Information and related notices.

ASUS contact information

Provides contact details for ASUS support and service.

Safety Information

Electrical safety

Precautions for safe electrical handling and usage.

Operation safety

Guidelines for safe operation and handling of the motherboard.

About this guide

How this guide is organized

Outlines the structure and content of the user manual.

Where to find more information

Lists resources for additional product and software information.

Conventions used in this guide

Explains symbols and notations used throughout the manual.

Specifications Summary

CPU

Details about the supported CPU socket and features.

Chipset

Information about the Intel Z490 Chipset.

Memory

Specifications for supported DDR4 memory modules.

Graphics

Details on graphics output ports and resolution support.

Expansion Slots

Information on PCIe slot configurations and support.

Specifications Summary

USB

Details on rear and front USB port configurations.

Audio

Specifications for the onboard High Definition Audio CODEC.

Back Panel I/O Ports

List and description of all ports on the rear I/O panel.

Specifications Summary

Internal I/O connectors

Details on various internal connectors like power, storage, USB, RGB.

Special Features

Highlights unique ASUS features like Aura Sync, Q-Design, EZ DIY.

Specifications Summary

Software Features

Lists exclusive ROG and ASUS software utilities.

BIOS

Details on UEFI BIOS features and utilities.

Manageability

Information on manageability features like WOL and PXE.

Connectors with Shared Bandwidth

Configuration A

PCIe slot configurations and bandwidth allocation.

Configuration B

M.2 and SATA port bandwidth sharing.

Configuration C

M.2 and SATA port mode configurations.

Package Contents

Motherboard

Lists the included ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING motherboard.

Cables

Lists the included cables.

Documentation

Lists the included documentation.

Installation Tools and Components

Power supply unit

Illustrates a power supply unit for system installation.

Intel® LGA 1200 CPU

Shows the Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU.

Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan

Illustrates a CPU fan compatible with LGA 1200 socket.

DDR4 DIMM

Shows DDR4 memory modules.

Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed

Precautions before installing components or changing settings.

1.2 Motherboard layout

Diagram showing motherboard components and connectors.

Product Introduction

CPU socket

Details the CPU socket type and installation.

DIMM slots

Describes the RAM slots and their configuration.

Expansion slots

Information on PCIe expansion slots.

Fan and Pump headers

Connectors for system fans and water pumps.

Product Introduction

CPU socket

Details the LGA1200 socket for 10th Gen Intel processors.

Product Introduction

DIMM slots

Describes DDR4 DIMM slots and recommended configurations.

Product Introduction

Memory configurations

Details memory installation options and compatibility.

Product Introduction

Expansion slots

Information on PCIe expansion slots and their configurations.

Product Introduction

Recommended VGA configuration

Configuration options for graphics cards in PCIe slots.

Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration

Configuration for Hyper M.2 card in PCIe slots.

Product Introduction

Fan and Pump headers

Details on connecting fans and pumps to motherboard headers.

Product Introduction

VRM Heatsink fan header

Connects a fan to the VRM heatsink for cooling.

Product Introduction

Power connectors

Information on connecting ATX power supply connectors.

Product Introduction

M.2 slot

Details for installing M.2 SSD modules.

Product Introduction

SATA 6Gb/s ports

Information on connecting SATA storage devices and RAID setup.

Product Introduction

USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and front panel connector

Connectors for USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

Product Introduction

USB 2.0 header

Connector for USB 2.0 ports.

Product Introduction

AURA Addressable Gen2 header

Header for addressable RGB LED strips.

Product Introduction

AURA RGB header

Header for RGB LED strips.

Product Introduction

Clear CMOS header

Procedure to clear CMOS settings.

Product Introduction

COM Port connector

Connector for a COM port module.

CPU Over Voltage jumper

Jumper for adjusting CPU voltage for overclocking.

Product Introduction

Front Panel Audio header

Connector for front panel audio I/O.

Product Introduction

M.2 slot (Key E)

M.2 slot for Wi-Fi modules.

Product Introduction

System Panel header

Connectors for chassis functions like power, reset, LEDs.

Product Introduction

Thermal Sensor header

Header for connecting thermal sensors.

Product Introduction

Thunderbolt header

Header for connecting Thunderbolt add-on cards.

Product Introduction

Q LEDs

Diagnostic LEDs for boot components (CPU, DRAM, VGA).

Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

Steps for assembling PC system components.

2.1.1 CPU installation

Instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

Basic Installation

Cooling system installation

Guide for installing CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

Basic Installation

To install an AIO cooler

Instructions for installing an All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler.

Basic Installation

DIMM installation

Steps for installing RAM modules into DIMM slots.

Basic Installation

M.2 installation

Procedure for installing M.2 SSD modules and rubber pads.

Basic Installation

Fan bracket installation

Guide for installing the VRM heatsink fan bracket.

Basic Installation

Motherboard installation

Instructions for mounting the motherboard into the chassis.

Basic Installation

ATX power connection

Guide for connecting the ATX power supply to the motherboard.

Basic Installation

SATA device connection

Steps for connecting SATA storage devices.

Basic Installation

Front I/O connector

Instructions for connecting front panel connectors.

Basic Installation

Expansion card installation

Procedure for installing PCIe expansion cards.

Basic Installation

To install ThunderboltEX 3-TR card

Guide for installing a Thunderbolt add-on card.

Basic Installation

M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation

Procedure for installing M.2 Wi-Fi module and antennas.

BIOS Update Utility

BIOS FlashBack™

Instructions for updating BIOS using the FlashBack feature.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

Details and diagrams of rear panel I/O ports.

DisplayPort

Description of the DisplayPort connector.

USB 2.0 ports 12 and 13

Details on USB 2.0 ports.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 1 and 2

Details on USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Audio I/O connections

Diagrams for connecting audio devices to ports.

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Diagram showing headphone and microphone connections.

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Diagram showing stereo speaker connections.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Connect to 2-channel Speakers

Diagram for connecting 2-channel speakers.

Connect to 4-channel Speakers

Diagram for connecting 4-channel speakers.

Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers

Diagram for connecting 5.1-channel speakers.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers

Diagram for connecting 7.1-channel speakers.

Starting Up for the First Time

BIOS Beep

Table of BIOS beep codes and their meanings.

BIOS and RAID Support

3.1 Knowing BIOS

Introduction to the UEFI BIOS interface and its functions.

3.2 BIOS setup program

Guide to navigating and using the BIOS setup utility.

3.3 EZ Update

Utility for updating BIOS from within Windows.

3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3

Feature to update BIOS without an OS.

BIOS and RAID Support

BIOS setup program

Guide to navigating and using the BIOS setup utility.

Entering BIOS at startup

How to enter BIOS Setup during system startup.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

Methods to enter BIOS Setup after the system has started.

BIOS and RAID Support

ASUS EZ Flash 3

Feature to update BIOS without an OS.

BIOS and RAID Support

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Tool to restore BIOS if it becomes corrupted.

BIOS and RAID Support

RAID configurations

Information on setting up RAID arrays with Intel RST.

Appendix

Notices

FCC Compliance Information and related notices.

Appendix

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Compliance statement for Japanese regulations.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

Warning statement for Korean regulations.

Appendix

Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation

Information on product environmental compliance (REACH, RoHS).

Appendix

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

Information on ASUS recycling and takeback programs.

Regional notice for California

Warning notice for California residents.

ASUS Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Contact details for ASUSTeK Computer Inc. headquarters.

Technical Support

Technical support contact details.

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Contact details for ASUS America.

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Contact details for ASUS Germany and Austria.

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