ASUS ROG STRIX F GAMING LGA 1200 Z490 Chipset ATX Motherboard

ASUS ROG STRIX F GAMING LGA 1200 Z490 Chipset ATX Motherboard overview

Intel^® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel^® Core™ processors.
Optimal Power Solution: 12+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.
Optimized Thermal Design: MOS Heatsink with U-shaped heatpipe, extended VRM heatsink, dual onboard M.2 heatsinks, including a bundled fan bracket for additional cooling.
High-performance Networking: M.2 socket with E-key and Intel^® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4, and featuring dual M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C^® connectors.
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling and AI Networking, helping you configure your gaming build easily.
DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS Flashback, Q-LED and FlexKey.
Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers.
Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with SupremeFX S1220A, DTS^® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III to draw you deeper into the action.

Power Delivery Enhancements

Digital power control and an array of power stages ensure Strix Z490-F Gaming has the muscle to control the latest Intel CPUs.

The ProCool II socket is built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines and have a metal armour for improved heat dissipation. The connector's lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and improves reliability.

ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming utilizes 12+2 DrMOS power stages to combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.

Cooling innovation

1

MOS Heatsink with U-shaped Heatpipe

The U-shaped design allows rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM to the extended MOS heatsink for better performance and wattage resistance. In addition, the MOS heatsink provides a large contact area for MOSFETs and chokes.

2

Thermal Pads

High-quality thermal pads transfers heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

3

Extended VRM Heatsink

The extended heatsink at the end of heatpipe increases thermal mass to offset the additional heat generated by high voltage, lowering temperatures by up to 5°C.

4

Dual M.2 Heatsinks

The M.2 heatsinks keep the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

Cooler By Design

ROG Strix Z490 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS

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 UEFI.

4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header

Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

AIO Pump Fan Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Water Pump Header

A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

Intelligent Control

Our ROG engineers developed and extensively-tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition. ?

AI Overclocking

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.

AI Cooling

AI Cooling automatically manages and controls motherboard connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.

AI Networking

GameFirst VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay.

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.

Next-gen Connectivity

M.2 Socket with E Key

Integrated with Intel^® wireless-AX/AC technology, M.2 supports CNVi/PCIe/USB mode to build a faster and more cost-effective WiFi and Bluetooth^® 5.1 solution.*
*Bluetooth 5.1 will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

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.

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

Sonic Studio Link

The new Sonic Studio Link now allows you to apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback devices.

Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer

A virtual audio device that lets streamers combine sound output and output from different apps. This allows you to mix your voice and video game audio within streaming software. A variety of adjustment and monitoring tools provide a high level of digital control.

*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process sound true to life.

Undeniably ROG Strix

ROG Strix Z490-F 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-LEDS

Four onboard LEDs indicate power status, and any problem with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.

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.

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® Core™ 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 HDMI™ 1.4b 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.
Expansion slots	Intel® 10th Gen Processors* 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 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 NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD 3-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 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready When M.2_1 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. * M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is populated SATA6G_56 will be disabled.
Ethernet	1 x Intel® I225V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	M.2 slot (Key E) only
USB	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel connector (support USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback" Audio Features* - Dual OP Amplifiers - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors - Audio cover * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x DisplayPort 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x HDMI™ 1 x Intel® I225V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Internal I/O Connectors	Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan header 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan header 2 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers 1 x VRM heatsink fan header 1 x 4-Pin M.2 fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header 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 (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x AURA addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM port header 1 x Front panel audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header
Special Features	Aura Sync - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback™ button - Procool II - Pre- mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot
Software Features	ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync AI Suite 3: - 5-way Optimization with AI Optimization. TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Optimization Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey
BIOS	192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories	Cables 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermistor cable pack Miscellaneous 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x M.2 Key E screw package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG STRIX sticker 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual
Operating System	Windows® 10 - 64 bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Delivery Options

Next Working Day Delivery

Get your order delivered the next working day for £5.99, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared.

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Weekend Delivery - Saturday & Sunday

If you need your order at the weekend, for £12.58, you can specify the day you wish to have it delivered to you, Saturday or Sunday providing your order has been placed by 17:00 on the Friday before.

Economy Delivery

Economy delivery is available on all orders of any value being shipped within the UK.