Intel® Z490 (LGA1200) ATX gaming motherboard with M.2,14DrMOSpower stages, Intel®1Gb LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Thunderbolt™ 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-Plus,Intel® Z490 (LGA1200), M.2, 14 DrMOS,DDR4,Intel®1GbLAN,HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A/Type-C,Thunderbolt™ 3,Aura Sync, RGB ATX motherboard

TUF Gaming motherboards are built to survive and thrive on every battlefield. TUF Gaming Z490-Plus is an Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX gaming motherboard with Intel® Ethernet, 32Gbps M.2, front- and rear-mounted USB 3.2 Gen 2, and Thunderbolt™ 3 support.

l   Intel® LGA 1200socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors

l   Enhanced power solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages,6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability

l   Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility

l   Next-gen connectivity: Front header for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3™ support

l   Made for online gaming: Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V, TUF LANGuard, and TurboLAN technology

l   Realtek S1200A codec: Pristine audio quality with unprecedented 108dB signal-to-noise ratio for a stereo lineout and 103dB SNR for line-in

l   Aura Sync RGB: Synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strips

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.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, the best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest Intel®CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (Wi-Fi)is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

l   Power Design

l   Cooling

l   Memory & Storage

l   Connectivity

l   Driver & MOSFET
DrMOS
The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming Z490-Plus utilizes 12+2 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors demand.

l   Multilayer PCB
6-Layer PCB Design
Multiple PCB layers shift heat away from critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.

l   Power Connector
ProCool Sockets
Enhanced EATX 4-Pin &8-Pin Sockets

²  Extreme durability

²  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.

l   System Stability
TUF Components
TUF Chokes
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.
TUF Capacitors
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20%greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

l   Controller
Digi+ VRM
The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

Cooler by Design

l   VRM heatsink

A large, high-mass heatsink with an extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.

l   Thermal pad
High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

l   M.2 Heatsink
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

Comprehensive Fan Controls

TUF Gaming Z490-Plus features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

l   Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.​

l   AiO water-cooling set
An integrated AiO system enables full control of PWM or DC water pumps, making it perfect for custom or self-contained cooling setups.

l   4-pin PWM/DC fan
All onboard headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

l   Smart protection
A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and overcurrent.

Dual M.2(up to 32Gbps)

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.

*Actual transmission speed will be lower than theoretical maximum speed.

ASUS OPTIMEMII

DDR4 OC 4600MHz+

Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits:

l   Improved memory stability and compatibility

l   Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages

l   Improved memory frequency margin

Motherboards with OptiMem ll technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software.

Connectivity

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C

Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB Type-C™ connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.

Thunderbolt™ 3 support

An integrated Thunderbolt™ 3 header supports up to 40 Gbps of the aggregate interface bandwidth. One Thunderbolt 3 port can support up to six devices in a daisy-chain, and provide up to 100watts of power to fast-charge devices.

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 eco-system 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.

l   TUF Gaming Alliance

l   TUF Protection

l   Easy Configuration

Build with confidence

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. Learn More.

l   SafeSlot
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.

l   ESD guards
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10kV of air discharge and +/- 6kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6kV and +/- 4kV.

²  Keyboards and mouse connectors
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression

²  VGAprotection
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality

²  USB connectors
TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package

l   TUF LANGuard
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.

l   DRAM overvoltage protection
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

l   Stainless-steel back I/O panel
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 motherboard passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

Armory Crate

Armory Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armory Crate even features dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

²  Aura Sync

²  Driver & Manual Download

²  Gaming Highlight

²  Account Management

²  Download Now

TUF Gaming Z490-Plus 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.

l   Networking

l   Gaming Audio

l   Aura Sync RGB Lighting

INTEL® ETHERNET

Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.

Turbo LAN
Network-Optimization Software for Customizable Packet Prioritization
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and an intuitive user interface, so you can reduce lag by up to 1.45X — without expert knowledge. It even includes Game mode to prioritize game-related data transmissions, smoothing network operations every time you play!

l   Real-time speed monitor

l   Grouping your own favorite list

l   Set the highest priority with one click

l   Set priority to speed up your application

l   Exclusive Realtek codec
Realtek S1200A

²  TUF Gaming audio cover
Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best quality.

²  High-definition audio
Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound.

²  RealtekS1200A codec
ASUS-exclusive codec delivers an expansive soundstage and dynamic sound.

²  Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

l   Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Pristine audio
The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF Gaming Z490 series motherboards features an unprecedented 108dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo lineout and a 103dB SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality.

l   Better Audio Effects
DTS® Custom for gaming headsets
Hone your battle skills with exclusive DTS® Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets ― Aerial, Soundscape, and Tactical ― for different genres, you’ll have a distinct advantage in every game.

²  AERIAL MODE
Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with the sound coming from ahead — perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy, and sports titles!

²  SOUNDSCAPE MODE
The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action, and horror games — your ears will put you in the center of the action!

²  TACTICAL MODE
Shhh — is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasizes detail for stealthy play, so you’ll detect and locate every footstep!

Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned system deserves matching aesthetics. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Learn more about ASUS Aura Sync.

²  Static

²  Breathing

²  Strobing

²  Rainbow

²  Color Cycle

²  Starry Night

²  Music Effect

²  Smart

²  Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

²  RGB Header

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.