ASUS TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS MOTHERBOARD

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ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS MOTHERBOARD

The ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS motherboard is designed to be a solid foundation for your gaming setup, featuring the latest technologies to ensure smooth and reliable performance for 10th Gen Intel Core processors. Here's a comprehensive rundown of the features and specifications that make this motherboard a cornerstone of your gaming rig.

## Intel LGA 1200 Socket

The ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS motherboard is compatible with the Intel LGA 1200 socket, specifically designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors. This ensures you can take full advantage of the power and efficiency of Intel’s latest CPUs, making it perfect for gamers and enthusiasts looking for top-tier performance.

## Enhanced Power Solution

This motherboard employs a robust power solution with 12+2 DrMOS power stages, a 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM. This combination provides maximum durability and performance, ensuring a stable and efficient power delivery to your CPU, even under the most demanding tasks.

## Comprehensive Cooling

Heat management is critical for maintaining performance, and the ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS excels in this area with extensive cooling solutions. It features a VRM heatsink, a PCH fanless heatsink, an M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and the Fan Xpert 4 utility. These cooling mechanisms ensure that your system runs at optimal temperatures, even during intense gaming sessions.

## Online Gaming Networking

For seamless online gaming, this motherboard includes the Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V, offering fast and stable internet connectivity. Additionally, the TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology enhance your network performance, reducing latency and enabling faster data transfer speeds.

## Fastest Connectivity

The ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS supports the fastest connectivity options. It includes a front header for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3, allowing for quick data transfers and versatile connectivity with a range of devices. This ensures that your gaming setup is future-proof and adaptable to the latest peripheral devices.

## Gaming Look and Feel

Aesthetics play a pivotal role in creating an immersive gaming experience, and this motherboard doesn’t disappoint. It offers synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear. With its RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers, you can customize the lighting to match your gaming setup, creating a striking visual impact.

## Immersive Gaming Audio

The ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS is equipped with the Realtek S1200A codec, providing pristine audio quality. This high-definition audio ensures that you are deeply immersed in your games, allowing you to hear every detail with clarity. It's not just about games; this superior audio quality enhances your music and video experiences as well.

Detailed Specifications

## CPU / SOCKET

• Socket: Intel® LGA 1200
• Processor Compatibility: 10th Gen Intel® Core™

## Chipset

• Chipset: Intel® Z490

## Memory

• Memory Channel: Dual
• DIMM Slots: 4
• Maximum Memory: 128GB
• DDR4 Memory: 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 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

## Multi GPU Support

• Multi GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology

## LAN

• LAN: Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
• Additional Features: TUF LANGuard

## Audio

• Audio Codec: Realtek® ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

## Expansion Slots

• 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

## USB Ports

• Rear USB Ports (Total 6):
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x