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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2:...Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-19 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 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2:...Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-19 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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... runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. Please refer to www.asus.com for any update. Intel® Z490 Chipset 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...1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMITM 1.4b * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® ...
... runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. Please refer to www.asus.com for any update. Intel® Z490 Chipset 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...1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMITM 1.4b * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® ...
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...) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DrMOS) - EZ update AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets WinRAR (continued on the next page) viii ASUS SafeSlot - Procool AURA Sync - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Aura Sync AI Suite 3 - TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green...
...) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DrMOS) - EZ update AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets WinRAR (continued on the next page) viii ASUS SafeSlot - Procool AURA Sync - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Aura Sync AI Suite 3 - TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green...
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TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Please refer to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows 10 64 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Please refer to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows 10 64 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
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Chapter 2 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same ... socket only. 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, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
Chapter 2 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same ... socket only. 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, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
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...that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies...new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help...
...that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies...new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help...
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.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to the Folder field. 7. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 3-3 To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single ... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using...
.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to the Folder field. 7. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 3-3 To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single ... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using...
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... definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise ...redundancy data) having to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 3-5 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this ...
... definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise ...redundancy data) having to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS 3-5 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this ...
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... interference to the following measures: - 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 part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS A-1 However, there is subject to radio communications.
... interference to the following measures: - 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 part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS A-1 However, there is subject to radio communications.
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...;a Việt Nam. See the License for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to in compliance with the EU RoHS Directive. EU RoHS This product complies with the License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS A-3 Declaration of compliance for the specific language governing permissions and...
...;a Việt Nam. See the License for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to in compliance with the EU RoHS Directive. EU RoHS This product complies with the License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS A-3 Declaration of compliance for the specific language governing permissions and...
