The ASUS STRIX Z490-A 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 VRM design with ProCool conNECtors for stable power delivery, supporting Dual Channel DDR4 memory with XMP 2.0 profiles up to 3200MHz across 4 DIMM slots (max 128GB capacity). The board provides PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with SafeSlot reinforcement, plus dual M.2 slots (one with heatsink) and 6x SATA 6Gbps ports for storage expansion. Networking includes Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet and Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.1. Premium audio features the SupremeFX S1220A codec with Sonic Studio III support. RGB lighting includes Aura Sync headers and addressable Gen 2 conNECtors. Additional highlights include USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A/C ports, AI Overclocking, Fan Xpert 4 cooling controls, and pre-mounted I/O shield. The sleek white aesthetic features cyber-text design elements and comprehensive thermal solutions for gaming performance.