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Motherboard

TUF GAMING

Z490-PLUS (WI-FI)

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Page 1: ...Motherboard TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS WI FI ...

Page 2: ...tive companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is ...

Page 3: ...llation 2 6 2 1 5 Fan bracket installation 2 7 2 1 6 Motherboard installation 2 8 2 1 7 ATX power connection 2 10 2 1 8 SATA device connection 2 11 2 1 9 Front I O connector 2 12 2 1 10 Expansion card installation 2 13 2 1 11 Wi Fi antenna installation 2 15 2 2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 16 2 2 1 Rear I O connection 2 16 2 2 2 Audio I O connections 2 17 2 3 Starting up for the first ...

Page 4: ... the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the po...

Page 5: ...y and support on RAID Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your d...

Page 6: ... any update Expansion Slots Intel 10th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot supports x16 mode Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot supports x4 mode 3 x PCIe 3 0 x1 slots Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function Multi GPU Support Supports AMD 2 Way CrossFireX Technology Storage Total supports 2 x M 2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb s ports Intel Z490 Chipset M 2_1 slot Key M type 2242 2260 2280...

Page 7: ...itations in HDA bandwidth 32 bit 192kHz is not supported for 7 1 Channel audio Back Panel I O Ports 2 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports 1 x Type A 1 x USB Type C 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 4 x Type A 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMITM port 1 x ASUS Wi Fi Module 1 x Intel I219 V 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S PDIF out port 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port Internal I O Connectors Fan and cooling related...

Page 8: ...rent Protection ASUS ESD Guards TUF LANGuard ASUS Overvoltage Protection ASUS SafeSlot ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS Q Design Q DIMM ASUS Q LED CPU red DRAM yellow VGA white Boot Device yellow green ASUS Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY Procool AURA Sync Standard RGB headers Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Software Features ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armour...

Page 9: ... EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 192 128 64 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 6 inch 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications ...

Page 10: ...el Z490 Intel I219 V BATTERY LAN_U32G1_78 KBMS _U32G1 _34 HDMI _DP AUDIO Super I O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M 2_2 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 2280 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 USB1112 USB6 COM TB_HEADER U32G2_C2 U32G2_1 B B A A CNVI WIFI USB3 2_5 BOOT VGA DRAM CPU Configuration 1 Default 2 A M 2_1 SATA PCIe x4 mode SATA6G_2 V Configuration 1 Default ...

Page 11: ... x SATA 6Gb s cables Miscellaneous 1 x Fan Bracket 1 x I O Shield 1 x M 2 Rubber Package 1 x M 2 Screw Package 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi moving antenna Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 12: ...r 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 ...

Page 13: ...ty Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX 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 ...

Page 14: ... PANEL AAFP SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 128Mb BIOS 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6 RGB_HEADER1 ADD_GEN2 SATA6G_5 EATX12V_1 EATX12V_2 LGA1200 EATXPWR U32G1_910 Intel Z490 Intel I219 V BATTERY LAN_U32G1_78 KBMS _U32G1 _34 HDMI _DP AUDIO Super I O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M 2_2 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 2280 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 USB1112 USB6 COM TB...

Page 15: ... 1 10 6 M 2 slots SOCKET 3 1 11 7 SATA 6Gb s ports 1 12 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 1 13 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 14 10 USB 2 0 headers 1 15 11 AURA Addressable Gen2 header 1 16 12 AURA RGB headers 1 17 13 Clear CMOS header 1 18 14 COM Port header 1 19 15 Front Panel Audio header 1 19 16 System Panel header 1 20 17 Thunderbolt header 1 21 18 Q LEDs 1 21 ...

Page 16: ...lugged before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing th...

Page 17: ...nline Memory Modules DIMM slots designed for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 memory modules 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 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Recommended memory configurations ...

Page 18: ...uency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with th...

Page 19: ... PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA 2 PCIe 3 0 x16_1 x16 x16 4 PCIe 3 0 x16_2 x4 We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode Ensure to connect the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs when running CrossFireX mode Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for bet...

Page 20: ...M 2 X16 series card is sold separately Ensure to install the Hyper M 2 X16 series card to PCIe 3 0 x16_1 If you wish to connect a display we suggest using the internal VGA or installing a VGA card to PCIe 3 0 x16_2 which will run at x4 Enable the Hyper M 2 X16 series card under BIOS settings Hyper M 2 X16 series card configuration ...

Page 21: ...o 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 Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CH...

Page 22: ... Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 GND GND 12V DC 12V DC C Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power ou...

Page 23: ...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 M 2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2 When M 2_1 runs SATA mode SATA6G_2 will be disabled M 2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 When M 2_2 is occupied SATA6G_56 will be disabled M 2 slots support IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately ...

Page 24: ...devices you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z490 chipset The slots are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M 2_1 socket ...

Page 25: ...nnector allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb s USB3 2_5 VBUS TX1 TX1 GND RX1 RX1 VBUS CC1 SBU1 SBU2 CC2 D D GND RX2 RX2 GND TX2 TX2 VBUS The USB 3 2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately ...

Page 26: ... provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s U32G1_910 USB3 5V IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX GND IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P1_SSTX GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P1_D GND PIN 1 USB3 5V IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_D IntA_P2_D A The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately The plugged USB 3 2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting ...

Page 27: ...nt of the system chassis These USB headers comply with USB 2 0 specifications and support up to 480 Mbps connection speed USB1112 USB 5V USB_P1 USB_P1 GND NC USB 5V USB_P2 USB_P2 GND PIN 1 A B A B USB6 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ...

Page 28: ...ined maximum of 500 LEDs 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 Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the cor...

Page 29: ...nt 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 Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is ali...

Page 30: ...lude system setup information such as system passwords CLRTC 3V_BAT GND 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 3 Plug the power cord and turn on the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard bat...

Page 31: ...this header We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 14 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 PIN 1 COM DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS...

Page 32: ... storage device add on card System Warning Speaker header SPEAKER The 4 pin header allows you to connect the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button header PWRSW The 3 1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system or put the system into sleep or soft off m...

Page 33: ..._SW I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ RTD3_POWER_EN S_SLP_S0 _IDLE PERST_N WAKE TB_HEADER The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately 18 Q LEDs The Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA and booting devices during the motherboard booting process If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved BOOT YELLOW GREEN VGA WHITE DRAM YE...

Page 34: ...1 22 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 35: ... are the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 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 ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement or other damages resulting from negligen...

Page 36: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 37: ...LUS WI FI 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 38: ...ter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN 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 ...

Page 39: ...TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS WI FI 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 40: ...3 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 4 5 6 6 5 6 7 8 8 3 3 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 4 5 6 6 5 6 7 8 8 OPTIONAL 4 3 1 2 6 5 6 7 8 8 This M 2 rubber pad is optional for when installing a single sided M 2 storage device Ensure to install the bundled M 2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M 2 storage device DO NOT install the bundled M 2 rubber pads when installing a double sided M 2 storage device The rubber pad install...

Page 41: ...ation When using high performance settings whilst overclocking ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan s You may install 12V 1A 12W 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans Ensure to use the bundled screws that came with your fans Fans are purchased separately ...

Page 42: ...ar I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 6 Motherboard installation 1 Install the ASUS I O Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 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 ...

Page 43: ...F GAMING Z490 PLUS WI FI 2 9 Chapter 2 3 Place nine 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 44: ...allation Chapter 2 2 1 7 ATX power connection 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 ...

Page 45: ...TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS WI FI 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Page 46: ...install USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 1 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install the front panel header ...

Page 47: ...TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS WI FI 2 13 Chapter 2 2 1 10 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 48: ...tall 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 The ThunderboltEX 3 TR card can support quick charging up to 100W The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices and the TypeC_2 port can support up to 9V devices when the 6 pi...

Page 49: ...enna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models ...

Page 50: ... C 8 Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac ax Bluetooth V5 1 9 Optical S PDIF OUT port 10 audio jacks We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices Due to the design of the Intel chipset all USB d...

Page 51: ...Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Blinking Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 2 2 2 Audio ...

Page 52: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers ...

Page 53: ...TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS WI FI 2 19 Chapter 2 Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 54: ...self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Page 55: ...nfiguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component t...

Page 56: ...nly if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press Delete key to enter BIOS Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select th...

Page 57: ...t down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Select via Storage Device s 4 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB...

Page 58: ...ile download the file at https www asus com support and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...

Page 59: ...ault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5...

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Page 61: ...d and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on...

Page 62: ...erference to co channel mobile satellite systems CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Déclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire...

Page 63: ...使用が禁じられています法律および規制遵守本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください日本国外ではその国の法律または規制により本製品の使用ができないことがありますこのような国では本製品を運用した結果罰せられることがありますが当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承ください Précautions d emploi de l appareil a Soyez particulièrement vigilant quant à votre sécurité lors de l utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux les avions les aéroports les hôpitaux les stations service et les garages professionnels b ...

Page 64: ...oduct complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in concentrations exceeding 0 1 by weight in homogenous materials and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in...

Page 65: ... the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Regional notice for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Har...

Page 66: ...rmity ASUSTek Computer Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support The WiFi operating in the band 5150 5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below Déclaration simplifiée de conformi...

Page 67: ...e vo vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti ASUSTek Computer Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014 53 EU Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https www asus com support WiFi ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150 5350 MHz mora biti v državah navedenih v s...

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