The ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard is designed to cope with the demands of 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, with boosted power delivery and an optimized cooling design providing more surface area for heat dissipation.
ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming features AI enhancements and intuitive dashboards to help you overclock and tweak various parameters easily. Performance aside, ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming catches the eye, sporting cyberpunk inspired aesthetics including a mirrored stainless steel finish.
All-Round Performance
ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build with up-rated power delivery and optimized cooling. Intelligent controls lets you manage overclocking, cooling and networking settings easily, giving you everything you need to harness the full potential of your build for top-tier gaming performance.
Leading Connectivity
ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming provides you with the latest connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and blisteringly-fast file transfers. Superior audio performance gives you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the smallest audio cues for a completely Immersive gaming experience.
DDR4 OC 4600MHz
ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory across four slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk to enhance memory stability and compatibility, giving memory kits higher frequency margins.
Dual PCIe 3.0 M.2
Two M.2 slots are available, with one supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.
Networking
WIFI 6 (802.11 ax)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.
Intel 2.5G Ethernet
Onboard 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.
Audio
SupremeFX
Built-in SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio. It provides a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And if you're using a gaming headset, the front panel output is driven by two op amps to preserve audio quality.
Audio cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best sound quality.
Audio-line shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.
Dual OP amplifiers
With two op-amps onboard you're able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600-headphone impedance for great flexibility.
Premium Nichicon audio capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Play your own Style
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. Together with the most diverse ROG ecosystem, Pair your ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming with other ROG products to customize a gaming rig that reflects your personal style.
Customisation
Undeniably ROG STRIX
ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming is unmistakably ROG, it features a mirror-like stainless steel finish, complete with diagonal lines across the I/O shield and futuristic cyber-text.
DIY Friendly
Pre-Mounted I/O Shield
ROG's patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard.
Q-Code
Diagnostic codes provide a reference for fast and easy look up of common installation and component problems.
Flexkey
The front-panel header lets you customize the reset button on the front-panel of your chassis to provide quick access to your choice of Aura lighting controls, DirectKey or system reset.
BIOS Flashback
BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed
Certified Compatibility
ROG Strix undergoes an extensive certification program to ensure the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Refer to our extensive list of guaranteed-compatible components, it also includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for memory - so you can build fuss-free.
The ROG STRIX Ecosystem Awaits
From graphics, AIO cooler, case, mice, or keyboard, up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility - and enjoy more choice than any competing brand.
ROG Gives you More
ROG exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want.
Asus ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING, Intel Z490, 1200, ATX, 4 DDR4, XFire/SLI, HDMI, DP
Specification
Product Description
Asus ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING, Intel Z490, 1200, ATX, 4 DDR4, XFire/SLI, HDMI, DP, AX Wi-Fi, 2.5G LAN, RGB Lighting, M.2
Motherboard Type
Desktop
Form Factor
ATX
Socket
Intel 1200
Chipset
Intel Z490
CPU Support
Click here for CPU support
RAM Technology
DDR4 (Dual Channel)
RAM Slots
4 x DIMM
RAM Speeds
4800(O.C.)/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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Maximum Memory
128GB
Graphics
Supports Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Ports
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
PCI/PCI Express
Intel 10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
Intel Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage
6 x SATA III
1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110) - SATA & PCIe
1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110) - PCIe
RAID
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Wireless
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
LAN
2.5GB LAN
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
USB Ports Supported
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (3 Type-A & 1 Type-C at back)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 at back, 2 at mid-board)
8 x USB 2.0 (4 at back, 4 at mid-board)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C front panel connector
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
ASUS Wi-Fi module
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x M.2_FAN
1 x CPU Fan
1 x CPU OPT Fan
2 x Chassis Fan
1 x AIO_PUMP
1 x W_PUMP+
2 x Addressable RGB
1 x AAFP
2 x Aura RGB Strip
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M Key
1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x Thunderbolt
1 x 24-pin EATX
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V
1 x System panel
1 x Thermal sensor
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x CPU_OV jumper
1 x Q-Code
1 x VRM_HS_FAN
Accessories
1 x ASUS Fan Holder
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x MOS Cooling kit
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Thermistor cable
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad
1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
1 M.2 SSD screw package
1 ROG key chain
Additional Features
See Overview
Package Type
Retail
Package Weight
2.1900 kg
Warranty
3 Years