Build in Intel® Socket 1200 for 10^th Gen Intel^® Core^™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Build in Intel® Z490

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 Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.4  ports
*Graphics specifications 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.

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Intel® 10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
Intel® Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
3 x PCIe x1

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® Z490 Chipset :
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
TUF LANGuard

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
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 or later.

Realtek® ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Audio cover
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Rear USB Port ( Total 6  )
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C^®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
Front USB Port ( Total 6  )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)(1 x USB Type-C^®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s)(1 x Type-A)

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment
- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Precision control for stable power
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Addressable Gen 2 Header
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
DIY Friendly Design
- Procool
- SafeSlot
- Digi+ VRM
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
OptiMem II
Armoury Crate

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3:
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
Turbo V Evo
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
System information
- EZ update
AI Charger
ASUS Turbo LAN
DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C^®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 connector support additional 1 USB ports(20-pin, Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x M.2 Socket 3
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x COM port header
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)

User´s manual
1 x ASUS Fan Holder
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x TUF GAMING Sticker
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

WOL by PME, PXE

Windows® 10 64-bit

ATX Form Factor
12  inch x 9.6  inch ( 30.5  cm x 24.4  cm )