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Z490M-ITX/ac Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you 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...
Z490M-ITX/ac Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you 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...
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...® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 • 15μ Gold Contact in nonECC mode) • Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor CPU • Supports 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1200) • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 3.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z490 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots •...
...® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 • 15μ Gold Contact in nonECC mode) • Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor CPU • Supports 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1200) • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 3.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z490 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots •...
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Z490M-ITX/ac Graphics Audio • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • ...
Z490M-ITX/ac Graphics Audio • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • ...
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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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... 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 RGB_LED1 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1/WP Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 ATXPWR1 DP_1 HDMI1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Z490M-ITX/ac Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_TA_1 B: USB3_TC_1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB31_1 RJ-45 B: USB31_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB31_3 RJ-45...
... 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 RGB_LED1 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1/WP Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 ATXPWR1 DP_1 HDMI1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Z490M-ITX/ac Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_TA_1 B: USB3_TC_1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB31_1 RJ-45 B: USB31_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB31_3 RJ-45...
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... LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 9 English Z490M-ITX/ac 1.4 I/O Panel 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description No. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12...
... LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 9 English Z490M-ITX/ac 1.4 I/O Panel 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description No. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12...
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...for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. 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) ...
...for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. 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) ...
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Z490M-ITX/ac Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the ...
Z490M-ITX/ac Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the ...
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... for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 21 Z490M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for...
... for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 21 Z490M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". After waiting for...
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... p.7, No. 17) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for internal storage devices with up to the front audio panel. Z490M-ITX/ac Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 9) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 12) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 11) SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 These four SATA3...
... p.7, No. 17) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for internal storage devices with up to the front audio panel. Z490M-ITX/ac Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 9) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 12) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 11) SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 These four SATA3...
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...) connector. otherwise, the cable may be damaged. * Please refer to Pin 1-3. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to choose from various LED lighting effects. Z490M-ITX/ac CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 4) 8 5 4 1 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it...
...) connector. otherwise, the cable may be damaged. * Please refer to Pin 1-3. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to choose from various LED lighting effects. Z490M-ITX/ac CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 4) 8 5 4 1 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it...
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... (32 Gb/s). Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Z490M-ITX/ac 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge...
... (32 Gb/s). Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Z490M-ITX/ac 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge...
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...) (NVME) 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME) SM951 (NVME) SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) SM951 (NVME) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G TM4PS4128GMC105 TM4PS4256GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4256GMC105 Z490M-ITX/ac 29 English
...) (NVME) 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME) SM951 (NVME) SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) SM951 (NVME) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G TM4PS4128GMC105 TM4PS4256GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4256GMC105 Z490M-ITX/ac 29 English
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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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Double-click the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" on your computer. 33 English 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...
Double-click the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" on your computer. 33 English 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...
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The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up 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
The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up 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
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... check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed. Z490M-ITX/ac 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to install.
... check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed. Z490M-ITX/ac 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to install.
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Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. English 39 Z490M-ITX/ac Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed.
Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. English 39 Z490M-ITX/ac Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed.
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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