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ATX motherboard in dark grey with silver heatsinks and RGB lighting

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING Intel motherboard

SKU CH-S62M-803MQ

LGA 1200 board for 10th Gen Intel Core with 14+2 power stages, DDR4 to 4600, dual M.2, WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and SupremeFX audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeIntel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Bo
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x DisplayPor
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • 14+2 power stages with ProCool II connector deliver stable CPU power
  • AI cooling balances thermals and acoustics with a 5 Celsius delta
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet provide fast wired and wireless networking
  • Dual M.2 slots plus front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C enable high-speed storage and peripherals

Socket and Chipset

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING uses the Intel LGA 1200 socket and Z490 chipset for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 depending on the CPU installed.

Power and Cooling

Fourteen plus two power stages with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors deliver stable current for heavy workloads. AI cooling adjusts fan speeds to keep a five Celsius delta while reducing noise.

Connectivity and Audio

Onboard Intel WiFi 6 AX201, 2.5 Gb Ethernet with LANGuard, dual M.2 sockets and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port cover storage and networking. SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III handles eight-channel audio.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • 14+2 power stages with ProCool II connector deliver stable CPU power
  • AI cooling balances thermals and acoustics with a 5 Celsius delta
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet provide fast wired and wireless networking
  • Dual M.2 slots plus front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C enable high-speed storage and peripherals

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelSTRIX Z490-E GAMING
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeIntel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
ChipsetIntel Z490
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x DisplayPort 1.4 *1 x HDMI 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.
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3333(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).
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x16Intel 10th Gen Processors2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
PCI Express x4Intel Z490 Chipset1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (x4 mode)
PCI Express x13 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels8 Channels* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
LAN ChipsetIntel I225-V
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMOSupports up to 2.4Gbps max data rateSupports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHzSupports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160Supports CNVI interface
BluetoothBluetooth v5.1** BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Back I/O Ports1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 14 x USB 2.01 x Optical S/PDIF out1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)5 x Gold-plated audio jacksASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0)
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 connector support additional 1 USB ports (20-pin, Type-C)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors1 x M.2_FAN connector1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x AIO_PUMP connector1 x W_PUMP+ connector2 x Addressable RGB header1 x AAFP connector2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers1 x Thunderbolt header(s)1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)1 x CPU_OV jumper1 x Q-Code1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
FeaturesMulti-GPU Support:Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI TechnologySupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology Special Features:AURA:- Aura RGB Strip Headers- Addressable Gen 2 HeaderASUS EZ DIY:- ASUS USB BIOS FlashBackASUS Q-Design:- ASUS Q-Code- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)- ASUS Q-Slot- ASUS Q-DIMMDIY Friendly Design- ProCool II- SafeSlotSoftware Features:ROG Exclusive Software- RAMCache III- ROG CPU-Z- GameFirst VI- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer- Sonic Radar III- DTS Sound Unbound- Overwolf- Anti-virus softwareASUS Exclusive Software FeaturesArmoury Crate- Aura C
Package ContentsAccessories:User's manual1 x ASUS Fan Holder4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x Supporting DVD1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan)1 x ROG Strix stickers1 x Cable ties pack(s)1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED1 x Thermistor cable(s)1 x ROG Thank you card1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna1 M.2 SSD screw package(s)1 ROG key chain

Questions about this item

Will the 14+2 power stages or ProCool II connector need replacement after heavy overclocking?

The 14+2 power stages with ProCool II connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors are built for sustained high-current delivery; no scheduled replacement is required under normal use.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs at full load for hours?

The AI cooling algorithm targets a 5 Celsius delta by lowering fan speeds, so VRM temperature is the first limit reached before throttling occurs.

How loud are the chassis fans when AI cooling keeps the VRM at a 5 Celsius delta all day?

AI cooling reduces fan speeds to maintain the 5 Celsius delta, lowering acoustic output while the VRM heatsink and heatpipe handle sustained loads.

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