The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F Gaming is an Intel Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX gaming motherboard designed for 10th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a robust 12+2 power stage design with ProCool II power conNECtors for enhanced thermal performance and stability during overclocking. The motherboard supports Dual Channel DDR4 memory with XMP 2.0 profiles up to 2933MHz (4800MHz+ OC) across 4 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128GB. Expansion options include PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with SafeSlot reinforcement, plus dual M.2 slots (one with heatsink) and 6x SATA 6Gbps ports for storage flexibility. Networking capabilities include Intel I225-V 2.5G Ethernet and Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.1. The board features SupremeFX S1220A audio with Sonic Studio III for immersive gaming audio, along with AURA Sync RGB lighting with addressable Gen 2 headers. Additional highlights include USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, BIOS FlashBack button, pre-mounted I/O shield, and comprehensive cooling options with multiple fan headers and VRM heatsinks. The motherboard also supports AI overclocking and cooling features through the ROG UEFI BIOS.