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... for M.2 Sockets (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
... for M.2 Sockets (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z490M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
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adjustment 5 English Z490M-ITX/ac Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (...), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x RGB LED Header * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Support in total up to...
adjustment 5 English Z490M-ITX/ac Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (...), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x RGB LED Header * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Support in total up to...
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... Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Z490M-ITX/ac 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds...
... Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Z490M-ITX/ac 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds...
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Z490M-ITX/ac M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor ... TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 31
Z490M-ITX/ac M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor ... TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 31
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..., OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Z490M-ITX/ac 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode...
..., OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Z490M-ITX/ac 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode...
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Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Z490M-ITX/ac FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 35 English Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you start up to be launched when you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Z490M-ITX/ac FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 35 English Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you start up to be launched when you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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Z490M-ITX/ac 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 41 English
Z490M-ITX/ac 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 41 English
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... RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z490M-ITX/ac 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 43 English...
... RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z490M-ITX/ac 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 43 English...
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Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Z490M-ITX/ac ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. English 45 Drag the tab to customize your way! Download this utility from the drop-down menu.
Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Z490M-ITX/ac ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. English 45 Drag the tab to customize your way! Download this utility from the drop-down menu.
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Default is 53. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. 59 English Dll Bandwidth 2 Configure Dll Bandwidth 2 (1600 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated memory ... MRS MR0. Dll Bandwidth 3 Configure Dll Bandwidth 3 (1867 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated memory controller. MRS tWRtRTP Configure the tWRtRTP for better signal. Z490M-ITX/ac Contorl Slew Rate Adjust Control Slew Rate for Memory MRS MRC.
Default is 53. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. 59 English Dll Bandwidth 2 Configure Dll Bandwidth 2 (1600 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated memory ... MRS MR0. Dll Bandwidth 3 Configure Dll Bandwidth 3 (1867 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated memory controller. MRS tWRtRTP Configure the tWRtRTP for better signal. Z490M-ITX/ac Contorl Slew Rate Adjust Control Slew Rate for Memory MRS MRC.
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SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. 4.7 Tools Z490M-ITX/ac ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech ... can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB storage device. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Instant Flash Save UEFI files...
SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. 4.7 Tools Z490M-ITX/ac ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech ... can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB storage device. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Instant Flash Save UEFI files...
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..., 2017 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z490M-ITX/ac Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15, SubpartB,Unintentional Radiators Supplementary...
..., 2017 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z490M-ITX/ac Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15, SubpartB,Unintentional Radiators Supplementary...
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...; ڛEMC -Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016) ☐ EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B ڛEN 55024:2010/A1:2015 ڛEN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B ڛEN 61000-3-3:2013 ڛEN 61000-3-2:2014 ...Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) April 17, 2020 (Date) P/N: 15G062197001AK V1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z490M-ITX/ac / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S.
...; ڛEMC -Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016) ☐ EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B ڛEN 55024:2010/A1:2015 ڛEN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B ڛEN 61000-3-3:2013 ڛEN 61000-3-2:2014 ...Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) April 17, 2020 (Date) P/N: 15G062197001AK V1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z490M-ITX/ac / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S.