MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard

MSI

Z490UNIFY

The MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard is built on the Intel Z490 chipset, supporting 10th generation Intel Core and Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with an LGA 1200 socket. It has four memory slots for up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM, which can be overclocked up to 4800 MHz and above. For storage, it's equipped with six SATA III ports and three M.2 slots.

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The MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard is built on the Intel Z490 chipset, supporting 10th generation Intel Core and Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with an LGA 1200 socket. It has four memory slots for up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM, which can be overclocked up to 4800 MHz and above. For storage, it's equipped with six SATA III ports and three M.2 slots. There are three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for other PCI-based hardware. Other integrated features include Realtek 8125B 2.5 GbE and Realtek ALC1220 7.1-channel HD audio with an ESS SABRE 9018Q2C combo DAC.

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Features




Intel Z490 Chipset



The Intel Z490 chipset is designed around 10th generation Intel processors. Along with multiple improvements and a socket change, it also features increased PCIe lanes, which is beneficial for graphics cards, networking devices, NVMe drives, and more.






Cooling



The MEG Z490 UNIFY utilizes heavy-duty heatsinks on the MOSFETs for reliable processor power delivery and on the chipset to ensure the system stays operational under intense workloads. It's also equipped with multiple DC/PWM fan headers for users to connect additional cooling solutions. Users can set their cooling preference (Boost/Balance/Silence) as needed within the Dragon Center software or its UEFI BIOS. Moreover, MSI's M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink helps to prevent SSD throttling.






CPU



A combination of an optimized circuit layout and MSI's CoreBoost CPU power delivery system ensures performance and stability for high-end processors. Additional features include load-line calibration, overvoltage protection, a digital power deign, and double power connectors.






Memory



MSI motherboards feature an optimized memory circuit layout and extensive compatibility testing with major memory manufacturers. Users can also easily overclock their RAM with A-XMP profiles within BIOS.






Storage



This motherboard is equipped with three M.2 slots and six SATA III ports for traditional hard drives. Additional features include Intel Optane support and M.2 Genie for easily setting up RAID configurations.






Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)



Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is the next-gen Wi-Fi standard, improving a variety of features including data rates, capacity, performance in dense environments, and power efficiency.






USB 3.2 Gen 1 & Gen 2



USB 3.2 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s. USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 1, and USB 3.0 are synonymous. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with USB 3.1 Gen 2.






Audio



The MEG Z490 UNIFY is built with multiple hardware and software enhancements to improve sound quality including a Realtek ALC1220 audio processor, ESS SABRE 9018Q2C DAC, high quality audio capacitors, HD audio connectors, and an isolated left- and right-channel design.
Specifications


MSI Z490 Unify Specs




CPU












Chipset Intel Z490
CPU Socket LGA 1200



Back Panel I/O




































USB 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
2 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
3 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Thunderbolt None
Display None
Audio 5 x 3.5 mm
1 x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller 1 x Realtek 8125B 2.5Gigabit
PS/2 1 x PS/2
Wi-Fi Antenna 2 x Connector
Buttons BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS



Memory
























Memory Slots 4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support DDR4 2133, 2666, 2933, 4000, 4266, 4400, 4800 MHz
Maximum Capacity 128 GB
Channel Architecture Dual Channel
ECC Support Non-ECC, ECC (Non-ECC Mode) Unbuffered



Storage Expansion
























SATA 6 x SATA III
M.2 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
U.2 None
Optane Memory Support Yes
RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1, 5 (M.2)



Internal I/O












































Expansion Slots 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB Type-C Port)
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)
2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support 2-Way NVIDIA SLI
3-Way AMD CrossFireX
Air Cooling 1 x 4-Pin CPU
6 x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling 1 x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors 1 x 24-Pin Mainboard
2 x 8-Pin CPU
Security Chassis Intrusion
LED Header 4 x RGB
Audio None
Diagnostics Power, Reset, Slow Mode



Front Panel I/O








I/O Connection Headers AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1



Audio












Audio Codec Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)
DAC ESS SABRE 9018Q2C



Wireless
















Bluetooth 5.1
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)
Module Support 1 E Key M.2



Software








Supported Operating Systems Windows 10 (64-Bit)



Physical












Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 9.6 x 12 / 243.84 x 304.80 mm



Packaging Info












Package Weight 4.72 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 14.6 x 10.8 x 3.5

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