Description
TUF Gaming Z490-Plus distills essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
Built TUF
– LANGuard technology improves the tradition Ethernet port by protecting it against surges, providing a cleaner data signal, and reducing the chance of errors without taking up CPU resources.
– Reinforced PCIe slots provide strong retention and shearing resistance.
– Built-in ESD guards prolong the life of ports and electrical components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge.
– Onboard resettable fuses provide protection against overcurrent and short-circuit damage.
– The corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a long lifespan in harsh conditions.
– Enhanced 4-pin and 8-pin power sockets offer high durability while helping to prevent hotspots and connector failure.
Storage and Memory
– wo PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots are available, supporting up to type 22110 SATA and NVMe SSDs.
– Six SATA III ports are available for hard drives and 2.5″ SSDs.
– Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
– Intel Rapid Storage technology maximizes storage performance and improves response time for everyday tasks such as photo editing, video loading, and using productivity applications.
– Intel Optane modules are supported, which enhance mechanical disk drives by caching frequently accessed data.
– Up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4-4600 (OC) memory can be installed across four slots.
– OptiMem II technology enhances memory stability and compatibility.
Performance Features
– The TUF Gaming Z490-Plus includes 12+2 power stages with DrMOS to efficiently deliver power to the processor and other critical components.
– The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) helps to ensure smooth and clean power delivery.
– Quality chokes and durable capacitors help to deliver strong electrical performance.
Enhanced Cooling
– The VRM heatsink and thermal pad help to efficiently transfer heat away from the motherboard’s electrical systems.
– The six-layer PCB design efficiently transfers heat away from critical components.
– The M.2 slots are covered by a large heatsink to help prevent speed throttling when the SSDs become too hot.
– A dedicated M.2 fan header and included fan bracket deliver greater cooling for your SSDs.
– Comprehensive fan controls allow you to manually or automatically adjust the speed of your fans to find a balance of cooling performance and noise.
AMD CrossFireX Support
Installing multiple graphics cards will enhance the computer’s performance for demanding tasks such as gaming, video editing, and more. This motherboard supports a 2-way AMD CrossFireX configuration.
Networking Performance
– The Gigabit Ethernet port provides a fast wired network connection with compatible devices.
– The Turbo LAN utility helps you to optimize network data traffic.
Upgrade-Friendly
– Onboard Q-LED lights indicate the power status and problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device.
– Q-DIMM slots allow you to quickly install or remove memory.
SupremeFX Audio
– The integrated SupremeFX S1200A audio technology is designed to deliver stunning, detailed sound with 7.1-channel playback.
– 32-Bit / 192 kHz playback support.
– 108 dB stereo output signal-to-noise ratio.
– 103 dB input signal-to-noise ratio.
– Electromagnetic shielding protects against interference from nearby components for cleaner-sounding audio.
– The premium capacitors are designed to produce a warm, natural sound with high clarity.
– The DTS Custom onboard audio delivers positional audio effects to stereo headsets.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting
Aura Sync technology allows you to connect, customize, and control lighting equipment such as RGB LEDs and light strips on the onboard RGB headers. You can choose from a variety of lighting presets that include Static, Strobing, and Color Cycle. These presets can be synchronized with Aura Sync-compatible peripherals such as keyboards, mice, monitors, and more. The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can detect the number of LEDs on a compatible device and control them individually to further tailor the lighting effects.
Armoury Crate
ASUS Armoury Crate is a suite of management software for system customization. It includes ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting control, keyboard and mouse preferences, fan speed control, and more.
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