Motherboard PRIME Z490-P
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v PRIME Z490-P specifications summary.................................................................... vi Connectors with shared bandwidth........................................................................... x Package contents...................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
PRIME Z490-P specifications summary Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset 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.
PRIME Z490-P specifications summary Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) USB 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.
PRIME Z490-P specifications summary Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header* 2 x AURA RGB headers* 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-5pin System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt header * The USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, ADD_Gen2 header and the two RGB headers share the bandwidth.
PRIME Z490-P specifications summary BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows® 10 - 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Connectors with shared bandwidth KBMS_USB910 CPU_FAN EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 DIGI+ VRM LANGuard LAN_U32G1_56 ADD_GEN2 RGB_HEADER1 EATXPWR LGA1200 DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) U32G2_12 DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DP DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) ASM 1442K HDMI AIO_PUMP M.2_2(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN1 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIEX1_1 PCIE SATA X4 V 2280 2260 U32G1_34 U32G1_78 AUDIO IRST V 2242 PCIEX16_1 Realtek® 8111H M.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME Z490-P motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x M.2 Key E screw package Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
1.2 Motherboard layout 5 4 1 4 23.4cm(9.2in) CPU_FAN EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 DIGI+ VRM LANGuard LAN_U32G1_56 ADD_GEN2 RGB_HEADER1 11 10 30.5cm(12in) LGA1200 EATXPWR U32G2_12 DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DP DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) ASM 1442K HDMI DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) Chapter 1 KBMS_USB910 2 5 8 AIO_PUMP M.2_2(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN1 M.
PRIME Z490-P Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. Power connectors 6. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3) 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 9. USB 2.0 headers 10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 11. AURA RGB headers 12. Clear CMOS header 13. COM Port header 14. Front Panel Audio header 15. M.2 slot (Key E) 16. SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 17.
1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Chapter 1 LGA1200 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
2. DIMM slots This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Chapter 1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A1 A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
3. Expansion slots Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1 PCIEX1_1 2 PCIEX16_1 3 PCIEX1_2 4 PCIEX16_2 5 PCIEX1_3 6 PCIEX1_4 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA x16 Dual VGA x16 - x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Chapter 1 1-8 up to 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support x8+x4+x4 • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • When using up to 3 intel® SSD on CPU support. If you wish to connect a display, we suggest to use the internal VGA or use PCIe 3.0 x16_2, which will run at x4. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings.
4. Fan and Pump headers CHA_FAN1 D CHA_FAN2 E CHA_FAN3 B C D GND AIO_PUMP C FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR CPU_FAN B FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM A GND A E • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Header CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP PRIME Z490-P Max.
5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
6. M.2 slots Chapter 1 The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. A B A M.2_2(SOCKET3) B M.2_1(SOCKET3) • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode). • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode). • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used. • M.2 slots support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND Chapter 1 B SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 B SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND A A If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z490 chipset.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers A U32G1_34 B U32G1_78 Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers allow you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. A PIN 1 A B USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.
9. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 A USB_E12 USB1112 PIN 1 A B USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC B DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen 2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ADD_GEN 2 Ground Data +5V PIN 1 The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
11. AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. Chapter 1 A A B RGB_HEADER1 RGB_HEADER2 B R G +12V PIN 1 B The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
12. Clear CMOS header Chapter 1 This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
13. COM Port header This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS COM The COM module is purchased separately. 14. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header.
15. M.2 slot (Key E) This socket allows you to install an M.2 (WIFI) module. M.2(WIFI) PIN 1 Chapter 1 PIN74 GND S_USB_PP10_R S_USB_PN10_R GND NC NC NC NC NC NC NC GND X_WIFI_TXP X_WIFI_TXN GND X_WIFI_RXP X_WIFI_RXN GND C_PCIE_WIFI C_PCIE_WIFI# GND L1_WIFI_CLKREQ# S_WAKE# GND NC NC GND NC NC GND NC NC GND VCC VCC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC M2_ISOLATE#_R BT_ISOLATE#_R S_PLTRST# S_SUSCLK NC NC NC CL_CLK CL_DATA CL_RST# NC NC NC NC NC GND NC NC NC NC NC NC VCC VCC PIN2 PIN 75 The M.
17. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PLED- HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGround RSTCON# NC PLED+ PIN 1 HDD_LED RESET PLED • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
18. Thunderbolt header I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN S_SLP_S0#_IDLE PERST_N WAKE# Chapter 1 The Thunderbolt header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. TB_HEADER RTD3_SW FORCE_PWR GND SLP_S3# SLP_S5# GND PIN 1 The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.
Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket.
Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary.
To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis.
DIMM installation Chapter 2 2.1.
2.1.4 M.2 installation Chapter 2 The M.2 is purchased separately.
2.1.5 1. Motherboard installation Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I/O shield installation. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
3. Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
ATX power connection Chapter 2 2.1.6 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
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2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install the front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.
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To install ThunderboltEX 3-TR card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices Chapter 2 MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt header Ensure to install the ThunderboltEX 3-TR card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device.
2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port Ethernet (RJ-45) port* audio jacks** Optical S/PDIF OUT port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 5 and 6 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 1 and 2 DisplayPort HDMI™ port USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10 * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for Ethernet port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
* Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) Green ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 10 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Ethernet port Ready to wake up from S5 mode 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.
Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 4-channel Speakers 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.
2.3 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 1.
3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.
3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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