The ASRock Z490 Extreme4 motherboard offers several unique features and specifications. It includes ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 with both Type-A and Type-C ports, providing high-speed data transfer at 10 Gb/s. The motherboard also features ASRock Super Alloy components such as an XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink, Premium 60A Power Choke, 50A Dr.MOS, and Nichicon 12K Black Caps, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The I/O Armor, Shaped PCB Design, Matte Black PCB, High-Density Glass Fabric PCB, and 2oz Copper PCB contribute to the overall build quality. The motherboard also supports 2.5G LAN and ASRock Steel Slots for enhanced connectivity and stability.
In terms of CPU compatibility, it supports both 10th Gen Intel Core processors and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA1200 socket. It features Digi Power design, 11 Power Phase design, and supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology. It also supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPUs and various overclocking features such as ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking and ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III.
The motherboard is based on the Intel Z490 chipset and supports Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology with a maximum capacity of 128GB. It supports various memory speeds, including overclocked frequencies. The BIOS is a 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support and offers comprehensive voltage adjustments.
For graphics, the motherboard supports hardware-accelerated codecs and features such as Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Intel Built-In Visuals, and Intel Quick Sync Video. It provides dual graphics output with HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports, supporting high-resolution displays and 4K Ultra HD playback.
The audio capabilities include 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection using the Realtek ALC1200 Audio Codec. It offers premium Blu-ray audio support, Surge Protection, high SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier, PCB Isolate Shielding, and gold audio jacks. It also includes Nahimic Audio technology for immersive audio experiences.
Networking options include 2.5 Gigabit LAN with Dragon RTL8125BG, supporting Dragon 2.5G LAN software. It offers various network management features, including bandwidth control, visual user-friendly UI, and optimized settings for different usage modes. It also supports Wake-On-LAN, Lightning/ESD Protection, Energy Efficient Ethernet, and PXE.
The motherboard provides multiple expansion slots, including PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots. It supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX configurations. Additionally, it has M.2 sockets for high-speed storage devices, including Hyper M.2 with PCIe Gen4x4 support and Ultra M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA3 support.
Various connectors are available, including USB headers, RGB LED headers, fan connectors, power connectors, and audio connectors. The rear panel I/O offers a range of ports such as PS/2, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 2.0/3.2 Gen1/3.2 Gen2 Type-A/3.2 Gen2 Type-C, RJ-45 LAN, and audio jacks.
The motherboard comes with ASRock software utilities such as A-Tuning and Dragon 2.5G LAN Software. The UEFI provides features like EZ Mode, Full HD UEFI, My Favorites, and various tools for updating firmware and configuring RAID.
The hardware monitoring capabilities include temperature sensing, fan tachometer, quiet fan mode, and voltage monitoring for various components.
The ASRock Z490 Extreme4 motherboard follows the ATX form factor and features a 2oz Copper PCB for improved heat dissipation and stability.
