Description
ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-PLUS WiFi Intel Motherboard
Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX gaming motherboard with M.2, 14 DrMOS power stages, Intel® WiFi 6, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Thunderbolt™ 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting
- Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Enhanced power solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
- Next-gen connectivity: Front header for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3™ support
- Made for online gaming: Intel® WiFi 6, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
- Realtek S1200A codec: Pristine audio quality with unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for stereo line out and 103 dB SNR for line in
- Aura Sync RGB: Synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strip
TUF Gaming Z490-Plus distills essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
TUF Gaming Z490-Plus distills essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
Multiple PCB layers shift heat away from critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
・ Extreme durability
・ Prevent hotspots and connector failure
Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure
A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
Dual M.2 slots support data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps on the x4 PCI Express® 3.0 bandwidth, making it perfect for OS or application drives for quicker boot-up and app load times.
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want —even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.
TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured via a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.
TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.
TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (Wi-Fi) provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.
The Intel® WiFi 6 AX201 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6. Learn more
SPECIFICATION
| Model Name | TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) |
| CPU | Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** The support of these features depends on the CPU types. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z490 Chipset |
| Memory | "4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*" Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * 10th Gen Intel CoreTM i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMITM 1.4b *Graphics specfications may vary between CPU types. **Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update. |
| Expansion Slots |
Intel® Socket 1200* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x16 modes) Intel® Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots *Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology |
| Storage |
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Z490 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready * M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is occupied, SATA6G_56 will be disabled. |
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel® I219V 1Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless & Bluetooth | "Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4/5GHz transfer speed Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports CNVI interface Bluetooth v5.1 *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 later." |
| USB |
Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (suppports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 1 USB 2.0 port (4-pin) |
| Audio | "Realtek® S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*" Audio Features - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMITM port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector (suppports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 1 USB 2.0 port (4-pin) Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt header |
| Special Features |
ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS) - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS SafeSlot - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Stylish heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - Procool AURA Sync - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header |