CPU |
(Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.) |
Chipset | Intel® Z490 Express Chipset |
Memory |
(Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.) |
Onboard Graphics |
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Audio | Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on configuring the audio software. Support for S/PDIF Out |
LAN | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to “1-7 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) |
Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks |
I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. |
BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Unique Features | Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. @BIOS EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON/OFF Charge RGB Fusion Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |