EVGA Z490 Dark User Manual

Z490 DARK

Part No: 131-CL-E499-KR

The EVGA Z490 DARK sets the standard for motherboards based on the Intel® Z490 chipset.

INTRODUCTION

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 the

board, which can be displayed on the dual-LED displays. The Z490 DARK also contains one

Intel® 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 DETAILS

Supported CPUs - Intel® Socket 1200,

10t

h Generation Intel® Core i9/i7/i 5 Processors

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

DIMM QTY - 2 DIMM Dual-Channel
Memory Type - DDR4 4800MHz+
Memory Capacity - 64GB

SATA 6.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 6/Intel® Z490 PCH
RAID Support - RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
SATA 6.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 2 / ASMedia ASM1061

USB 2.0 Ports/Controller - 7 Ports (6 from

internal headers / 1 from Update Port for
flashing BIOS)/ Intel® Z490 USB Hub
USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports/Controller - 4 (2 from internal
header) / Intel® Z490 PCH
USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports/Controller - 5x USB3.2 Gen2
Type-A/1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (external)/
1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (internal header)

Network Speed - 10/100/1000/2500 + 10/100/1000 Network
Ports/Controller – Intel
WiFi/BT – WiFi/BT – Intel® AX201 WiFi 6 /BT 5.1 module,

preinstalled in the M.2 Key-E 32mm Slot

PRODUCT WARRANTY
This 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

i225V PHY + Intel® i219V PHY

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

PCIe Slot Arrangement – 3x16, 1x4
PCIe x16 Mechanical Slots – 3
PCIe x16 Mechanical Arrangement –

1x16/8, 1x8/4, 1x4

PCIe x4 Mechanical Slots - 1
U.2 - 1x U.2 Port

M.2 Key-M - 2x 110mm (Up to 32Gbps)
M.2 Key-E – 1x 32mm (Vertical)
Fan Headers – 8x 4-Pin (2x CPU PWM,

6x PWM/DC)

BIOS Type – Latest UEFI BIOS with mouse/
keyboard control, OC Robot, In-BIOS Stress Test

Software - EVGA ELEET X1 Tuning Utility

KEY SPECS

• Supports Intel® Core™ 10th Generation
Processor Family

• 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/
1 from Update Port)

• 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (2 rear panel, 2 from
1 internal header)

• 7 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (5 Type-A rear panel,

1 Type-C rear panel, 1 Type-C Header)

• 1 PS/2 (Mouse+Keyboard support)

• Intel® Optane Support

• 8 SATA 6.0Gb/s (6 on Intel® Z490 PCH/
2 from ASMedia ASM1061)

• 1 U.2 Port

• 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

for LGA1200 socket

DIMENSIONS

• Width: 10.9in – 277mm

• Length: 12in – 305mm

• Form Factor: E-ATX Form Factor

ACCESSORIES

• EVGA Quick Installation Guide

• Rear Case I/O Panel

• 2 SATA 6G Data Cables

• 2x M.2 Thermal Pad

• 2x Antenna for WiFi

• Benchstand + Screws/Standoffs

• 2x ProbeIt Connectors

• Flexible SLI® Bridge

• Case Badge

• USB Flash Drive
+ Contains Driver and Manual

Z490 DARK

Part No: 131-CL-E499-KR

INTRODUCTION

FULL UEFI GUI BIOS INTERFACE

Focused on functionality

HIGHER GOLD CONTENT (150%)

Lower contact resistance,

better power delivery

ELEET X1 TUNING UTILITY

Adjust your overclocking in OS

USB3.2 Gen2 + Intel® 2.5GbE NIC

Integrated WiFi 6/BT 5.1

Mini-D

isplayPort

Improved overclock stability and

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

10 LAYER PCB

PCB cooling

18 PHASE PWM

Cleanest variable power switching

ONBOARD POWER / RESET

Dual Voltage/CPU

Temperature Monitors

PRODUCT WARRANTY
This 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

NVIDIA® SLI® Ready

with Reinforced PCIe Slots

Right-Angled Power Connectors

to Simplify Cable Management