Asus PRIME Z490-P, Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME Z490 P ...

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: ...nstallation 2 5 2 1 4 M 2 installation 2 6 2 1 5 Motherboard installation 2 7 2 1 6 ATX power connection 2 9 2 1 7 SATA device connection 2 10 2 1 8 Front I O connector 2 11 2 1 9 Expansion card installation 2 12 2 2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 14 2 2 1 Rear I O connection 2 14 2 2 2 Audio I O connections 2 15 2 3 Starting up for the first time 2 18 2 4 Turning off the computer 2 18 C...

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: ... Graphics 1 x DisplayPort 1 4 1 x HDMITM 1 4b Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Support DisplayPort 1 4 with max resolution of 4096 x 2304 60Hz Please refer to www intel com for 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 4 x PCIe 3 0 x1 slots Support PCIe bifurcation for RAI...

Page 7: ...dio capacitors Audio Shielding Dedicated audio PCB layers Back Panel I O 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 2 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x Type A 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMITM port 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 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 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan header...

Page 8: ...r rate only when you adjust their lighting effect Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III ASUS DIGI VRM Digital power design with Dr MOS ASUS LANGuard ASUS Overvoltage Protection ASUS SafeSlot Core ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS Q Design Q DIMM Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY Procool AURA Sync Standard RGB headers Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Software Features...

Page 9: ...OM 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 ...

Page 10: ...11H BATTERY HDMI DP AUDIO Super I O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 2280 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 USB_E12 USB1112 ALC 887 LAN_U32G1_56 KBMS_USB910 U32G2_12 LANGuard SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 128Mb BIOS TPM M 2 WIFI TB_HEADER RGB_HEADER2 RGB_HEADER1 ADD_GEN2 CHA_FAN3 EATX12V_1 EATX12V_2 A A Configurati...

Page 11: ...rboard 1 x PRIME Z490 P motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I O Shield 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 ...

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: ... 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 or comp...

Page 14: ...EL AURA AAFP COM EATX12V_1 LGA1200 EATXPWR U32G1_78 U32G1_34 Intel Z490 Realtek 8111H BATTERY HDMI DP AUDIO Super I O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 2280 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 USB_E12 USB1112 ALC 887 LAN_U32G1_56 KBMS_USB910 U32G2_12 LANGuard 23 4cm 9 2in 30 5cm 12in SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 128M...

Page 15: ...6 M 2 slots SOCKET 3 1 11 7 SATA 6Gb s ports 1 12 8 USB 3 2 Gen 1 headers 1 13 9 USB 2 0 headers 1 14 10 AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 1 15 11 AURA RGB headers 1 16 12 Clear CMOS header 1 17 13 COM Port header 1 18 14 Front Panel Audio header 1 18 15 M 2 slot Key E 1 19 16 SPI TPM header 14 1pin 1 20 17 System Panel header 1 21 18 Thunderbolt header 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: ...ur Double Data Rate 4 DDR4 Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets 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: ...requency 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...

Page 19: ...CIEX1_4 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA PCIe 3 0 x16_1 x16 x16 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 better...

Page 20: ...16_1 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 Hyper M 2 X16 series card configuration ...

Page 21: ...get 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 Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled ...

Page 22: ...3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 DC_IN DC_IN GND GND 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 out...

Page 23: ...T3 A B A B 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 ...

Page 24: ...stalled 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 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 RAID When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M 2_1 socket SATA6G_2 port can...

Page 25: ...ransfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s U32G1_78 U32G1_34 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 A B A B 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 26: ... additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s connection speed USB1112 USB 5V USB_P1 USB_P1 GND NC USB 5V USB_P2 USB_P2 GND USB_E12 PIN 1 A B A 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 ...

Page 27: ...ximum 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 correct or...

Page 28: ...he 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 aligned with the 12...

Page 29: ...em 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 battery and ...

Page 30: ...o 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 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 PIN 1 COM DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR C...

Page 31: ...CLK CL_DATA CL_RST NC NC NC NC NC GND NC NC NC NC NC NC VCC VCC PIN 1 PIN 75 PIN2 PIN74 The M 2 NGFF SSD module is sold separately 16 SPI TPM header 14 1pin This header supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system with a Serial Peripheral Interface SPI allowing you to securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital iden...

Page 32: ...s for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this header The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin header is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This header is for the system power bu...

Page 33: ...hunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration PIN 1 FORCE_PWR GND SLP_S3 SLP_S5 GND RTD3_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 ...

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Page 35: ...e 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 negligence by t...

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Page 37: ... P 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: ...Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP 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: ...PRIME Z490 P 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 40: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 M 2 installation The M 2 is purchased separately ...

Page 41: ...orts are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 5 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 42: ... Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place six 6 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 43: ...Chapter 2 2 1 6 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 44: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 45: ...0 P 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Front I O connector To install the front panel connector USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector ...

Page 46: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 47: ... 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 pin PCIe p...

Page 48: ... 6 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A ports 1 and 2 7 DisplayPort 8 HDMI port 9 USB 2 0 ports 9 and 10 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 ...

Page 49: ...e 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 Orange Blinking Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready to wake up from S5 mode ACT LINK LED SPEED LE...

Page 50: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers ...

Page 51: ...PRIME Z490 P 2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 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 that requires further BIOS settings or update Inap...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 flash ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...lerance 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 config...

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Page 59: ...ction against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed 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 ...

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Page 62: ...erent regions DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that 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...

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