ASRock Intel Z490M-ITX/ac Mini-ITX Motherboard

Compact. Blazing Speed. Easy-to-Use. The ASRock Intel® Z490M-ITX/ac motherboard supports 10th Gen and future generation Intel® Core™ Processors. The Z490M boasts longevity and reliability with Dual Ultra M.2 sockets which supports PCIe M.2 SSDs and includes thermal protection with M.2 Armors. Improve your networking capabilities with Dragon Gigabit LAN, Intel® Gigabit LAN and Intel® 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The motherboard offers Dual USB 3.2 Gen2 and various connectivity ports for super speedy transfer rates. Enjoy dazzling customization with Polychrome RGB Sync lighting, plus incredible Nahimic 3D audio has been optimized to satisfy gamers, movie goers, or anyone who is looking for an outstanding sound experience in high definition. ASRock Boost Frequency Boost Technology, allows users to 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.

Please note: Z490 Motherboards are compatible with 10th Gen Intel Core™/ Pentium® CPUs for LGA 1200 socket. These Intel Z490 Motherboards do not share the same socket as Intel's 300 Series Motherboards, they are electrically incompatible & will not work with 9th Gen Intel CPUs.

RULE YOUR OWN LIGHTING WAY WITH POLYCHROME RGB SYNC ASRock Intel Z490M-ITX/ac provides an outstanding performance and superior aesthetics that let you rule your own way. This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

*The addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), a max of 80 LEDs and length within 2 meters. *The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.

Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN   |   DUAL USB 3.2 Gen2 (A & C)   |   Dual Band Wi-Fi   |   FRONT USB 3.2 PORTS Featuring the intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform, built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups. This motherboard has Dual onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, built on the rear I/O for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates. In total 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) and4 USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear Type A+C, 2 Front).

1. Supports 10th Gen and future generation Intel® Core™ Processors   |   2. Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
3. 24Pin ATX Connector   |   4. POST Status Checker   |   5. 8 Power Phase Design
6. 4 SATA3, 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3), 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4)   |   7. Dual Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
8. Advanced PCI-E Steel Slot / PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1

NAHIMIC AUDIO TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER DIMENSION 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. The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Sound is positioned in 360° on a radar for sound immersion.

LARGE SURFACE BACKPLATE Engineers took enormous effort to make the CPU backplate area big enough to accommodate the wide variety of CPU coolers.