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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ix Package contents...x Installation tools and components xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: ... Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ix Package contents...x Installation tools and components xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: ... Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices...
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... the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. 1 x Intel® I219V 1Gb Ethernet (continued on the CPU types. PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® ... processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMITM 1.4b 1 x DVI-D * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types...
... the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. 1 x Intel® I219V 1Gb Ethernet (continued on the CPU types. PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® ... processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMITM 1.4b 1 x DVI-D * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types...
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... Miscellaneous 1 x RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Dr. MOS) - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - viii
... Miscellaneous 1 x RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Dr. MOS) - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - viii
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...; Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement...
...; Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement...
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Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel. We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I /O panel. Chapter 2 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O shield installation. 2.
Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel. We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I /O panel. Chapter 2 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O shield installation. 2.
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... The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 3-1 BIOS ... You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • ...
... The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 3-1 BIOS ... You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • ...
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... menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices such as a USB... file to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 3-3
... menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices such as a USB... file to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 3-3
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...information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an ...is best suited for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 3-5 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of data...
...information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an ...is best suited for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS 3-5 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of data...
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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the limits... does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Appendix PRIME Z490M-PLUS A-1
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the limits... does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Appendix PRIME Z490M-PLUS A-1
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...Waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits use this file except in compliance with the EU RoHS Directive. Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Licensed under... License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix PRIME Z490M-PLUS A-3 All Rights Reserved. You may not use of the Rule. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements ASUS is in line with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, ...
...Waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits use this file except in compliance with the EU RoHS Directive. Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Licensed under... License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix PRIME Z490M-PLUS A-3 All Rights Reserved. You may not use of the Rule. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements ASUS is in line with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, ...
