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ATX motherboard with black and grey heatsinks and reinforced PCIe slots

ASRock

ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-H8AJ-3C7VB

An Intel Z490 ATX motherboard for 10th Gen Core processors, offering four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, one Ultra M.2 socket.

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors (Socket 1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
  • Onboard video chip* Intel UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs ca
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4400+(OC) with 128GB maximum capacity
  • Dual PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • Ultra M.2 socket with PCIe Gen3 x4 32Gb/s bandwidth
  • Realtek ALC1200 7.1 channel audio with RAID 0/1/5/10 support

Z490 Chipset for 10th Gen Intel Core

The ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 uses the Intel Z490 chipset and LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Generation Intel Core processors. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of non-ECC memory with a wide range of validated speeds. Dual-channel architecture and Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 are supported.

PCIe Layout and Storage Options

Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or x16 and x4 when both are populated. Three PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots add expansion room. One Ultra M.2 socket takes 2260, 2280 or 22110 modules with PCIe Gen3 x4 or SATA 6.0 Gb/s signalling. A second M.2 Key E socket accepts 2230 Wi-Fi/BT modules with Intel CNVi. Six SATA3 ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 via Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17.

Realtek ALC1200 7.1 Audio

The onboard Realtek ALC1200 codec delivers 7.1-channel audio for gaming and media. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics outputs function only with processors that include integrated graphics. Hardware-accelerated decode covers AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit and 10-bit, VP8 and VP9. Intel Optane Technology is supported for compatible modules.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameZ490 Phantom Gaming 4
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors (Socket 1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
M.2 slots1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel Optane Technology
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x16 (PCIE2) / x4 (PCIE4)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots
Additional slots1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Rear panel ports2 x Antenna Mounting Ports
1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX Power Connector
1 × 8-pin 12 V Power Connector
1 × 4-pin 12 V Power Connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 8.8 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Which Intel processor must I already have for the LGA 1200 socket on this Z490 board?

A 10th Gen Intel Core processor with an integrated GPU is required if you plan to use the onboard VGA output; the socket itself accepts any 10th Gen Core CPU.

Will my existing DDR4 3200 modules run at their rated speed alongside the board's higher OC profiles?

Yes, DDR4 3200 is listed as a supported non‑OC speed, so installed modules will operate at 3200 MT/s without manual overclocking.

How can I confirm the M.2 SSD is running at PCIe 3.0 x4 after installation?

In the BIOS advanced storage screen the M2_2 slot should show a PCIe 3.0 x4 link and the drive model; Windows Device Manager will also report a Gen3 x4 NVMe controller.

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