PRIME Z490-P w/ DDR4-2666, 7.1 Audio, Dual M.2, Gigabit LAN, 2-Way CrossFireX
Product Info
Asus PRIME Z490-P GAMING Motherboard for 10th Gen Intel Socket LGA-1200 Processors

Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX Motherboard:
With Dual M.2, 11 DrMOS Power Stages, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA III, USB 3.2 Gen 2 & Aura Sync RGB Lighting
- Intel® LGA 1200 Socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Enhanced Power Solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool, alloy chokes and durable caps for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
- Ultrafast Connectivity: Dual M.2, Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
ASUS PRIME
ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z490 series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

Features

Tune It Your Way
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z490 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work – maximizing your productivity.
Intelligent Control
- EPU
- Fan Xpert 4
- Digi+ VRM Control
Cool to the Core
Prime Z490 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
Heatsinks
Two massive VRM heatsinks with underneath thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
Cooler by Design
Prime Z490 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.
Build on a Solid Foundation
Prime Z490 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. A Z490 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.
Robust Power Design
Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, Prime Z490 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core count CPUs.
Robust Power Design
Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 10th Generation Intel Core processors, Prime Z490 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core count CPUs.
- ProCool Connector
- 10+1 DrMOS Power Stages
ASUS OptiMem II
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.
Dual M.2 (up to 32 Gbps)
Dual M.2 slots support data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express® 3.0 bandwidth, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
Connectivity
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases - Thunderbolt™ 3 Support
Prime Z490-P supports ThunderboltEX 3-TR, an Intel certified Thunderbolt™ 3 add-on card that enables bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps via a single cable. Additionally, an integrated Thunderbolt 3 header can support up to six devices in a daisy-chain and provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices
Little Things Make a Big Difference
Prime Z490 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.
Outstanding Audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio. Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.
- Audio Shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference - Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths - Premium Japanese Capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity
Personalization
- Aura Sync: Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware - Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is 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 offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear - Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and highlight to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community- Aura Sync
- Driver & Manual Downloads
- Account Management
Additional Information:
Visit the Manufacturer Product Web Page for Full Details
I/O Ports

Compatibility
Intel® Processor Support:
This ASUS Motherboard supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors for Socket LGA-1200.
Operating System Support:
Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit
Specifications
Make and Model | ASUS PRIME Z490-P GAMING Motherboard |
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CPU Support | Intel® Socket LGA-1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® Processors |
Chipset | Intel® Z490 Chipset |
Memory | Supports 4x DDR4-2666 / 2400 / 2133 Stock Clocked Unbuffered RAM Sticks, 128GB Max (4x 32GB) Supports Overclocked Ram: DDR4-4600, 4500, 4400, 4266, 4133, 4000, 3866, 3733, 3600, 3466, 3400, 3333, 3300, 3200, 3000, 2933, or 2800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture Design Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)OptiMem II |
Integrated Graphics | Requires compatible Intel® Processor w/ Integrated Graphics: 1x HDMI 1.4b port 1x DisplayPort 1.4 port (up to 4,096 x 2,304 @ 60Hz) |
Storage | Intel® Z490 Chipset: 1x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 1x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports M.2 Slots support 1x Intel® Optane™ Memory Card |
Expansion Slots | Intel® 10th Gen Processors: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) Intel® Z490 Chipset: |
Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology |
USB Ports | Rear USB Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports Front USB Ports: |
LAN | Realtek® RTL8111H Chipset: 1x Gigabit RJ45 LAN port |
Wireless | Wireless Connectivity not included This motherboard supports an optional M.2 E KEY Wi-Fi Card w/ 802.11ax or 802.11ac |
Bluetooth | Wireless Connectivity not included This motherboard supports an optional M.2 E KEY Wi-Fi Card w/ Bluetooth v5.x / v4.x |
Audio | Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC: Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature: |
Back Panel I/O Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 1x HDMI 1.4b port 1x Optical S/PDIF out |
Internal I/O | 1x CPU Fan connector 3x Chassis Fan connectors 2x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1x Addressable Gen 2 header 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors for 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2x USB 2.0 connectors for 4x USB 2.0 ports 1x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module 1x SPI TPM header 4x SATA 6Gb/s connector 1x AIO_PUMP connector 1x Thunderbolt header 1x 4-pin EATX 12 V Power connector 1x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1x Clear CMOS jumper 1x System panel connector 1x COM port header |
BIOS | 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
Operating System | Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor: 305 x 234mm |
Package Contents
- ASUS PRIME Z490-P Motherboard w/
- User's Manual
- I/O Shield
- 2x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- 1x Supporting DVD
- 1x M.2 SSD screw package
- 1x M.2 Key E screw package