Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors (Socket 1200)
10 Power Phase Design
Supports DDR4 4400MHz+ (OC)
2 PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 PCIe 3.0 x1
AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX
Graphics Output Options: HDMI
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1200 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
6 SATA3, 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C), 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4Front, 2 Rear)
Intel Gigabit LAN
Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi + BT 4.2 Module
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Base Frequency Boost (BFB) Technology
Who ever said that only K series CPUs and the Z-family platform are capable of being performed with maximum power. Via ASRock BFB (Boost Frequency Boost) Technology, users may install their non K series CPUs to ASRock’s 400 series motherboards (even non Z models) and enjoy the base frequency boost with the hidden power of processors immediately.
While ASRock BFB breathes life into non K series CPUs and non Z series motherboards, the boost frequency currently still depends on the cooling system applied on your rig.
Heat Dissipating PCB Technology
Luxurious features extend to the onboard heat dissipating PCB points. Heat Dissipating PCB gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch and this design effectively takes the heat away from PCB and lower down the temperature up to 4.1 degrees!
2T2R Intel 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi & BT 5.0
No one has time for weak WiFi signals and sluggish internet! That’s why this motherboard comes with the next generation Intel Wireless-AC 9560 adapter. This module supports the integrated wireless 802.11ac solutions and provides Bluetooth 5 and 2×2 802.11ac 2.4/5Ghz Wi-Fi including wave 2 features such as 160MHz channels, delivering up to 1.73Gbps and downlink MU-MIMO. The doubled WiFi speed with superior Bluetooth signal quality that can dramatically improve your connected experience at home, work, or on the go.
Specifications
Gaming Armor
Memory
– 15µ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
Internet
– Intel LAN
Audio
– Nahimic Audio
Unique Feature
ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2
– ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
– ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
ASRock Super Alloy
– Premium 50A Power Choke
– Sapphire Black PCB
– High Density Glass Fabric PCB
Intel 802.11ac WiFi
ASRock Intel® 4-Layer Memory POOL (Planes on Outer Layers) Technology
ASRock Steel Slots
ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
ASRock POST Status Checker (PSC)
ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
CPU
Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors (Socket 1200)
Digi Power design
10 Power Phase design
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPUs
Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
Chipset
Intel Z490
Memory
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR4 4400+(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3200(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
15µ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
BIOS
128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
SMBIOS 2.7 Support
CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment
Graphics
Hardware Accelerated Codecs: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8bit, HEVC/H.265 10bit, VP8, VP9 8bit, VP9 10bit, MPEG 2, MJPEG, VC-1
Graphics, Media & Compute: Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Intel Built In Visuals, Intel Quick Sync Video, Hybrid / Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1
Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut), Microsoft PlayReady 3.0, Intel SGX Content Protection, UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc
Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096×2160) @ 30Hz
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 1.4 Port
Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 Port
Audio
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1200 Audio Codec)
Premium Blu-ray Audio support
Supports Surge Protection
PCB Isolate Shielding
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Nahimic Audio
LAN
Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Giga PHY Intel® I219V
Supports Wake-On-LAN
Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
Supports PXE
Wireless LAN
Intel 802.11ac WiFi Module
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps
Supports Bluetooth 5.0 + High speed class II
Slots
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x16 (PCIE2) / x4 (PCIE4)
3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots
Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX
1 x M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Storage
6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
Connector
1 x COM Port Header
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
2 x RGB LED Headers
2 x Addressable LED Headers
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only)
1 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)
Rear Panel I/O
2 x Antenna Ports
1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/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
Software and UEFI
Software
– ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
– ASRock Polychrome SYNC
– ASRock Key Master
– ASRock XFast LAN
UEFI
– ASRock EZ Mode
– ASRock Full HD UEFI
– ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
– ASRock Instant Flash
– ASRock Internet Flash
– ASRock Easy RAID Installer
Support CD
Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar
Accessories
Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
2 x SATA Data Cables
2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas
1 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
Hardware Monitor
Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, VPPM, PCH, VCCSA, VCCST, VCCIO
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm
Solid Capacitor design