Asus ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING, Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard ROG STRIX Z490 I GAMING ...

Page 2: ...ive 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 d...

Page 3: ... 2 6 2 1 5 Motherboard installation 2 10 2 1 6 ATX power connection 2 11 2 1 7 SATA device connection 2 12 2 1 8 Front I O connector 2 13 2 1 9 Expansion card installation 2 14 2 1 10 Wi Fi antenna installation 2 15 2 2 BIOS update utility 2 16 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 17 2 3 1 Rear I O connection 2 17 2 3 2 Audio I O connections 2 18 2 4 Starting up for the first time 2 21 2 5...

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: ...a Support DisplayPort 1 4 with max resolution of 4096 x 2304 60Hz Please refer to www intel com for any update Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Expansion Slots Intel 10th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot support x16 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function Storage Total supports 2 x M 2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb s ports Intel Z490 Chipset M 2_1 slot Key M type 2242 2260...

Page 7: ...92kHz playback Audio Features Dual OP Amplifiers LED illuminated audio jacks Premium Japanese audio capacitors Audio Shielding Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth 32 Bit 192kHz is not supported for 8 Channel audio A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 8 channel audio output Back Panel I O Ports 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports 3 x Type A 1 x USB Type C 2 x USB 3 2 Gen ...

Page 8: ... Speaker header 1 x 10 1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Special Features ASUS Q Design Q DIMM Q LED CPU red DRAM yellow VGA white Boot Device yellow green Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum M 2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY BIOS FlashBack button BIOS FlashBack LED Procool II Pre mounted I O shield SafeSlot AURA Sync Standard RGB header Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Software Features RO...

Page 9: ...urbo APP EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor 6 7 inch x 6 7 inch 17 cm x 17 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the l...

Page 10: ...x Connectors with Shared bandwidth A A Configuration 1 2 A M 2_2 x4 SATA_2 V The M 2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA_2 ...

Page 11: ... RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb s cables 1 x Panel cable Miscellaneous 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M 2 SSD screw packages 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi moving antennas 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: ... 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 or...

Page 14: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 15: ...6 M 2 slot 1 10 7 SATA 6GB s port 1 11 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 1 12 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 12 10 USB 2 0 header 1 13 11 AURA Addressable Gen2 header 1 14 12 AURA RGB header 1 15 13 Clear CMOS header 1 16 14 Front Panel Audio header 1 17 15 M 2 Heatsink Cover LED connector 1 17 16 System Panel header 1 18 17 Thermal Sensor header 1 19 18 Q LEDs 1 19 ...

Page 16: ...d 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 the mot...

Page 17: ...es with Dual Inline 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 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: ...sical injury and damage motherboard components Slot Description 2 Intel SSD on CPU support 3 Intel SSD on CPU support 1 PCIe 3 0 x16 x4 x4 x8 x4 x4 Hyper M 2 X16 series card sold separately Enable the Hyper M 2 X16 series card under BIOS settings Hyper M 2 X16 series card configuration Please refer to the following table for the Hyper M 2 configurations ...

Page 20: ...fficient 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 For water cooling kits connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP 1A 12...

Page 21: ...l the power supply plugs are fully inserted 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 output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may bec...

Page 22: ... SSD modules M 2_1 and M 2_2 slots support PCIe 3 0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices When the M 2_2 Socket is operating in SATA mode SATA port 2 will be disabled M 2 slots supports IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately ...

Page 23: ...Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z490 chipset The slots are set to AHCI 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 the M 2_2 Socket is operating in SATA mode SATA port 2 will be disabled Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configura...

Page 24: ...en 2 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately ...

Page 25: ...allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s connection speed 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 26: ... 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 orientatio...

Page 27: ...ched 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 12V header on the motherb...

Page 28: ... 1 2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5 10 seconds 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 DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard button cell battery ...

Page 29: ... module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 15 M 2 Heatsink Cover LED connector The M 2 Heatsink Cover LED connector is for connecting the LED strips on your M 2 heatsink cover Be careful when connecting the M 2 heatsink cover to the M 2 Heatsink Cover LED connector Ensure the LED connector on the M 2 heatsink cover is aligned with the M 2 Heatsink Cove...

Page 30: ...he Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or 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 PWRBTN The 3 1 pin header allows you to connect th...

Page 31: ...the device or the motherboard s component to detect its temperature The thermal sensor is 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 The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for ...

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Page 33: ...re 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 negligence...

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Page 35: ...I GAMING 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 36: ...ter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN 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 37: ...ROG STRIX Z490 I GAMING 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 38: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 M 2 installation 1 1 3 2 1 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 Bottom view ...

Page 39: ...ROG STRIX Z490 I GAMING 2 7 Chapter 2 8 10 9 ...

Page 40: ...a double sided M 2 storage device Ensure to remove the pre installed M 2 rubber pad screw before installing your double sided M 2 storage device DO NOT remove the pre installed M 2 rubber pad screw when installing a single sided M 2 storage device The pre installed rubber pad screw is compatible with single sided M 2 storage devices ...

Page 41: ...ROG STRIX Z490 I GAMING 2 9 Chapter 2 19 18 23 21 21 20 23 22 23 The M 2 is purchased separately ...

Page 42: ...les indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 5 Motherboard installation ...

Page 43: ...ROG STRIX Z490 I GAMING 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug ...

Page 44: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 45: ... 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 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install system speaker connector To install the front panel connector USB 3 2 Gen 2 ...

Page 46: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Page 47: ...nna 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 48: ...ther with your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack compatible motherboard 4 Shut down your computer 5 Press the BIOS FlashBack button for three seconds until the BIOS FlashBack LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS FlashBack function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in...

Page 49: ... for faster and better performance for your devices Due to the design of the Intel chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Rear panel connectors 1 DisplayPort 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 9 and 10 3 Intel I225 V Ethernet port 4 Wi Fi 6 802 11 a b g n ac ax Bluetooth V5 1 ...

Page 50: ... Line in Line in Side Speaker Out Green LED rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Red LED rear panel Mic In Mic In Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Bass Center HEADPHONE front panel N A N A N A N A MIC front panel N A Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ...

Page 51: ...ROG STRIX Z490 I GAMING 2 19 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers ...

Page 52: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 53: ...elf 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 bo...

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Page 55: ...n overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration 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 y...

Page 56: ...SB 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 the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS ...

Page 57: ...DO NOT shut 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 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that con...

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: ...cations to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault 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 thre...

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Page 65: ...he 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 Harm ...

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...

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