GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z490 UD AC Intel motherboard
ATX board for 10th Gen Intel CPUs with dual M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
- CPU TypeSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel C
- ChipsetIntel Z490
- Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: 1 x
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory StandardIntel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 4500(O.C.)/ 44
- Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
- Direct 11+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS stages for stable power delivery
- Extended MOS heatsink cools VRM components under heavy loads
- Dual M.2 slots accept 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 form-factor SSDs
- Intel WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5 with high-gain antenna included
LGA 1200 ATX motherboard
The GIGABYTE Z490 UD AC is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z490 chipset and the LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. The board provides four 288-pin DDR4 slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB in dual-channel mode.
Builders needing Wi-Fi and dual M.2
This board suits builders who want integrated Intel Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5 plus two M.2 connectors for SATA or PCIe SSDs. It also offers six SATA 6Gb/s ports, Realtek GbE LAN, Realtek ALC887 audio with 7.1-channel output, and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports. Users requiring more than two M.2 slots or a LAN speed above 1 Gbps should consider other options.
11+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS
The power delivery uses a direct 11+1 phase digital design with DrMOS stages and an extended MOS heatsink. This VRM arrangement is the specification that determines whether the board can sustain the current demanded by high-end 10th Generation Core i9 processors during extended loads.
Highlights
- Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
- Direct 11+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS stages for stable power delivery
- Extended MOS heatsink cools VRM components under heavy loads
- Dual M.2 slots accept 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 form-factor SSDs
- Intel WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5 with high-gain antenna included
Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model | Z490 UD AC |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| CPU Type | Support for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors / Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1200 package |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. Maximum shared memory of 512MB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
| Memory Standard | Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3666(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) |
| PCI Express x1 | 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) |
| Intel Optane Ready | Yes |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC887 |
| Audio Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. Support for S/PDIF Out |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek GbE LAN chip |
| Max LAN Speed | 1Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi AC 9462: Intel CNVi interface 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Support for 1x1 11ac wireless standard and up to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R) 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header |
| Other Connectors | 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| Features | Multi-Graphics Technology: Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies I/O Controller: iTE I/O Controller Chip H/W Monitoring: Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. BIOS: 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Unique Features: Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported fu |
Questions about this item
Which 10th Gen Intel Core processor socket does the Z490 UD AC require?
The board uses the LGA 1200 socket, so you need a 10th Gen Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron processor in that package.
Can I keep my existing DDR4 memory kits when moving to this motherboard?
Yes, the four 288-pin slots accept dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, with supported overclocked speeds ranging from 3300 to 4500 MT/s depending on the CPU installed.
How do I confirm the integrated Intel HD Graphics output is active after assembly?
Connect a display to the HDMI 1.4 port; if the system posts at up to 4096×2160@30 Hz with HDCP 2.3, the onboard graphics are working correctly.
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