
Z490 Aorus Master Waterforce
Model Z490 Aorus Master WaterforcePart no. Z490 AORUS MASTER WATERFORCE
74 specifications
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
- Maximum graphics card memory512 MB
- USB 2.0 connectors2
- USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Overview
- Processor manufacturer
- Intel
- Supported memory types
- DDR4-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive types
- HDD & SSD
- Maximum graphics card memory
- 512 MB
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 2
- USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 4
- Brand
- GIGABYTE
- Category
- Motherboard
- Model
- Z490 Aorus Master Waterforce
- Part numbers
- Z490 AORUS MASTER WATERFORCE, GAZ49MSTW-00-G
- Also known as
- GIGABYTE Z490 Aorus Master Waterforce Intel Z490 Express LGA 1200 (Socket H5) ATX
Specifications
74 specifications in 12 groups
Processor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1200 (Socket H5) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4300,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800,4933,5000 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum graphics card memory | 512 MB |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| HDCP | Yes |
Internal I/O
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 0 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers | 2 |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 0 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 0 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 0 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
Network
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z490 Express |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220-VB |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| PC health monitoring | Fan, Temperature, Voltage |
Expansion slots
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 3 |
BIOS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 5.0 |
| Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
| Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version | 2.7 |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.7 |
Weight & dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
Packaging content
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security cFosSpeed XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster |











