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Micro-ATX board in dark grey with black heatsinks, silver PCIe slots, four DDR4 DIMM sockets and a rear I/O shield showing USB Type-C

ASUS

ASUS PRIME Z490M-PLUS Intel motherboard

SKU CH-XKZZ-Z3MQN

Micro-ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs with DDR4 up to 4400 MHz, dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

  • ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memoryDDR4 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • 8+1 DrMOS power stages with ProCool connector deliver stable power for overclocking
  • VRM and PCH heatsinks plus Fan Xpert 4 utility keep temperatures low
  • ASUS OptiMem trace routing preserves signal integrity for higher DDR4 speeds
  • Dual M.2 slots, Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A provide fast connectivity

Micro ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core

The ASUS PRIME Z490M-PLUS fits an LGA 1200 socket and the Intel Z490 chipset into a Micro ATX layout. It targets builders who want a compact platform for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core i9, i7, i5 or i3 processors. Four DDR4 slots and dual M.2 sockets provide expansion room inside smaller cases.

128 GB DDR4 ceiling with wide overclock range

Four 288-pin slots accept up to 128 GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR4. Native speeds reach 2933 MHz on 10th Gen i9 and i7 CPUs; the board validates overclocked steps from 3000 through 4400 MHz. Two channels keep bandwidth balanced. Memory runs out when all slots are populated at the highest frequencies or when a kit exceeds the qualified vendor list.

Dual M.2 plus display outputs for integrated

The first M.2 socket takes 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 modules on a PCIe 3.0 x4 link. The second accepts 2242, 2260 or 2280 drives in either SATA or PCIe 3.0 x4 mode. Rear I/O includes DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 1.4b and DVI-D, enabling video from CPUs with integrated graphics. Fan Xpert 4 and hybrid headers let software tune cooling curves.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePRIME Z490M-PLUS
Processor
ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory */* 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports5 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports 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_2 socket, SATA 6G_1 port cannot be used.
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Sound channels8 Channels/* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 8-channel audio output.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slotsIntel Socket LGA1200*/1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)/Intel Z490 Chipset/1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)/* Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Rear panel ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)/2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)/2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) /1 x DisplayPort/1 x HDMI port/1 x DVI-D port/1 x Intel I219 V 1Gb Ethernet/3 x Audio jacks/1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Onboard USB headers2 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 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector/1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector/1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
In the box
In the boxAccessories:/Cables/2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables /Miscellaneous/1 x I/O Shield /1 x M.2 SSD screw package/Installation Media/1 x Support DVD/Documentation/1 x User manual
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Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR4 2666 MHz memory work with the PRIME Z490M-PLUS?

Yes, the board natively supports DDR4 2666 MHz modules in its four 288-pin slots up to 128 GB total.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC887 audio is functioning after assembly?

Connect speakers to the three rear audio jacks, install the Realtek driver, and verify 8-channel output in Windows Sound control panel.

Does the box include M.2 mounting screws or must I buy them separately?

The retail package supplies the M.2 standoffs and screws; no separate purchase is needed for the two Key M slots.

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