Packaging and Contents

The ASRock Z490 AQUA's box is pure white with "Z490 AQUA" in metallic blue and the AQUA logo in the center left, as well as "ASRock" in the top left. The back of the box has all the highlights with nice wire frame illustrations: a top-down shot of the board, a diagram outlining the rear I/O, and the specifications list. The box design is well executed and a good fit for the board.


Inside the box is a thank you card and a nice compliment of accessories.


Along with the standard inclusions, there is a complete set of extra thermal pads, as well as extra mounting hardware.


The star of the accessories bundle is the set of AQUA-branded hard-tube fittings: six standard fittings, four 90 degrees angle fittings, a quarter turn valve, and two plugs.

The full list of accessories includes:

• Quick installation guide, support CD
• 4 x SATA data cables
• ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S card
• ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz antenna
• Thermal compound
• 5 x Spare thermal pads
• 4 x Spare screws for MOS and chokes
• 4 x Spare screws for CPU sockets
• 6 x Spare screws for M.2 heatsinks
• 2 x 90 degrees tubing elbow fittings
• 6 x G1/4" to 14 mm tube fittings
• 2 x G1/4" plugs
• 2 x G1/4" to 14 mm 90 degrees rotary fittings
• Ball Valve
• 8 x Rubber cushions for CPU socket (two sets)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 sockets
• 2 x Standoffs for M.2 sockets