Z490 DARKINTRODUCTION

Part No: 131-CL-E499-KR

The EVGA Z490 DARK sets the standard for motherboards based on the Intel® Z490 chipset.
Designed for ultra-enthusiasts looking to pull every last ounce of performance from the new
10th Gen Intel® 10-Core CPUs, the Z490 DARK features an 18-Phase VRM design, along with
two right-angle 8pin High Current connectors to provide maximum power for overclocking.
Two SMT DIMMs enable high-frequency and low latency RAM overclocking. The 10-layer PCB
is studded with multiple sensors to track a variety of temperatures and voltages across theboard, which can be displayed on the dual-LED displays. The Z490 DARK also contains oneIntel® 2.5 GbE NIC, one Intel® Gigabit NIC, a mini-Display Port, PCIe disable switches, triple
BIOS support, 8 smart fan headers, and many more premium features. Lastly, a motherboard
is only as good as its BIOS, and the EVGA Z490 DARK features EVGA’s newest UEFI/BIOS GUI
with a focus on overclocking and functionality in a lean, straightforward package.

DESIGN DETAILSSupported CPUs - Intel Socket 1200,
10th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 Processors®

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Socket Type - Intel Socket LGA1200
PCH - Intel® Z490®

Audio – 7.1 Channel Realtek + EVGA NU Audio
Audio Controller – Realtek ALC1220 + SV3H615
Display Output – mini-DisplayPort

DIMENSIONSKEY SPECS• Width: 10.9in – 277mm• Supports Intel Core™ 10th Generation• Length: 12in – 305mm
Processor Family for LGA1200 socket• Form Factor: E-ATX Form Factor• 150% Increased Gold Content• Intel Z490 Chipset• NVIDIA SLI Ready Enthusiast Layout• 2 DIMM Dual-Channel up to 64GB 4800MHz+• PCI Express 3.0 Ready• 7 USB 2.0 Ports (6 from internal headers/• EVGA Quick Installation Guide
1 from Update Port)• Rear Case I/O Panel• 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (2 rear panel, 2 from• 2 SATA 6G Data Cables
1 internal header)• 2x M.2 Thermal Pad• 7 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (5 Type-A rear panel,• 2x Antenna for WiFi
1 Type-C rear panel, 1 Type-C Header)• Benchstand + Screws/Standoffs• 1 PS/2 (Mouse+Keyboard support)• 2x ProbeIt Connectors• Intel Optane Support• Flexible SLI® Bridge• 8 SATA 6.0Gb/s (6 on Intel Z490 PCH/
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2 from ASMedia ASM1061)• USB Flash Drive• 1 U .2 Port+ Contains Driver and Manual• 2 M.2 Key-M 110mm up to 32Gbps• 1 M.2 Key-E 32mm
• 1 Mini-DisplayPort• 1 Intel i225V Gigabit NIC (10/100/1000/2500)• 1 Intel i219V Gigabit NIC (10/100/1000)• 1 Intel AX201 WiFi 6/ BT 5.1 module, preinstalled®

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PCIe Slot Arrangement – 3x16, 1x4
PCIe x16 Mechanical Slots – 3
DIMM QTY - 2 DIMM Dual-Channel
Memory Type - DDR4 4800MHz+PCIe x16 Mechanical Arrangement –Memory Capacity - 64GB
1x16/8, 1x8/4, 1x4PCIe x4 Mechanical Slots - 1
SATA 6.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 6/Intel Z490 PCH
RAID Support - RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
U.2 - 1x U.2 PortSATA 6.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 2 /ASMedia ASM1061 M.2 Key-M - 2x 110mm (Up to 32Gbps)
M.2 Key-E – 1x 32mm (Vertical)
USB 2.0 Ports/Controller - 7 Ports (6 fromFan Headers – 8x 4-Pin (2x CPU PWM,internal headers / 1 from Update Port for
6x PWM/DC)
flashing BIOS)/ Intel Z490 USB Hub
USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports/Controller - 4 (2 from internalheader) / Intel Z490 PCH
BIOS Type – Latest UEFI BIOS with mouse/
USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports/Controller - 5x USB3.2 Gen2
keyboard control, OC Robot, In-BIOS Stress Test
Type-A/1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (external)/Software - EVGA ELEET X1 Tuning Utility
1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (internal header)®

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Network Speed - 10/100/1000/2500 + 10/100/1000 Network
Ports/Controller – Intel i225V PHY + Intel i219V PHY
WiFi/BT – WiFi/BT – Intel® AX201 WiFi 6 /BT 5.1 module,
preinstalled in the M.2 Key-E 32mm Slot®

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PRODUCT WARRANTYThis product is covered under EVGA’s 3 year limited warranty which covers parts and labor. Further warranty extension
is available upon registration within 30 days of purchase. For more details please visit: www.evga.com/warranty

Z490 DARKPart No: 131-CL-E499-KR

FULL UEFI GUI BIOS INTERFACE
Focused on functionality

ELEET X1 TUNING UTILITY
Adjust your overclocking in OS

10 L AYER PCB
Improved overclock stability andPCB cooling

HIGHER GOLD CONTENT (150%)
Lower contact resistance,
better power delivery

USB3.2 Gen2 + Intel® 2.5GbE NIC
Integrated WiFi 6/BT 5.1
Mini-DisplayPort

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

ONBOARD POWER / RESET
Dual Voltage/CPU
Temperature Monitors

NVIDIA® SLI® Readywith Reinforced PCIe Slots

Right-Angled Power Connectors
to Simplify Cable Management

18 PHASE PWM
Cleanest variable power switching

PRODUCT WARRANTYThis product is covered under EVGA’s 3 year limited warranty which covers parts and labor. Further warranty extension
is available upon registration within 30 days of purchase. For more details please visit: www.evga.com/warranty

INTRODUCTION