MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
OUTSTANDING COOLING SOLUTION
Exclusive to MEG class Z490 models, an active cooling design is ready to spin up when the VRM is loaded with power.
A full aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provides the large heat dissipation surface.
Connects the two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the heat dissipation surface.
Sustain maximum high-speed M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR and prevent SSD thermal throttling.
UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY
Ultra-fast USB transfer speeds powered by the ASMedia ASM3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller.
Featuring the latest wireless solution, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps and supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology.
Onboard 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with gaming LAN manager.
3 x M.2 slots running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 bandwidth for ultra-fast NVMe based SSDs.
STABLE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SYSTEM
6 layer PCB improves signal transmission for high performance capabilities across the motherboard.
Reinforced and shielded PCIe slots for strength and stability.
High quality power delivery components with ISL digital power, 90A Smart Power Stages, and titanium choke III reliably drive the CPU under the most extreme conditions.
Onboard power and reset buttons.
Aluminum Cover, VRM Heatpipe, and Frozr Heatsink keep temperatures in check and let the CPU power delivery system sustain extreme performance.
Sustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.
The power delivery system on MEG Z490 UNIFY is built with an ISL Digital PWM, 16+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stages, and dual CPU power connectors. Exclusive to MEG class models is Mirrored Power Arrangement on the Vcore phases for releasing true power.
Connect the rear USB Type-C port and quickly move large files including uncompressed video, raw images, and bulky simulation data, powered by the ASMedia 3242 chip. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 reaches up to 20Gbps, four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Pre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The patent-pending design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.
MEG Z490 UNIFY features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN, for gamers who demand high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity. Prioritize latency-sensitive applications with MSI LAN Manager for a superior online experience.
Connect to a high-speed WIFI 6 network with onboard Wi-Fi 6. OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technology optimize data transmission and deliver speeds up to 2.4Gbps.
MSI takes memory stability and performance to the extreme. The memory circuit layout has been optimized for reliability and tested extensively in partnership with major memory manufacturers for compatibility.
A dedicated audio processor, ESS audio DAC, and headphone amplifier have been integrated into isolated audio circuitry to deliver game-changing studio grade sound.
MEG Z490 UNIFY supports both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD® CrossFire™ multi GPU technologies. PCI-E slot placements provide optimal airflow for graphics card cooling. MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
| Brand | MSI |
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| Model | MEG Z490 UNIFY |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
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| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/0/4, 8/8/4) |
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| PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH) |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220 |
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| Audio Channels | 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports Optical S/PDIF output |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek RTL8125B |
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| Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| Wireless LAN | Intel AX201 Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps WiFi 6 Pre-Certified The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot |
| Bluetooth | Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 5 x Audio Jacks |
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| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
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| Other Connectors | 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin water-pump connector 6 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x front panel audio connector 2 x system panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x slow mode jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector 2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector 1 x RTD3 connector 1 x TBT connector * * Thunderbolt card need support RTD3 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
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| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
| Features | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket. Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5000(OC) MHz. Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future Extreme Power Design: INTERSIL digital PWM, 16+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stage, dual CPU power connectors and exclusive Mirrored Power Arrangement to unleash the true power of your processors. Outstanding Cooling Solution: Frozr Heatsink, VRM Heat-pipe, Aluminum Cover and M.2 Shield Frozr ensure the extreme performance with low temp. Latest Network Solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN and latest Wi-Fi 6 solution deliver the best online experience without lag. Smart Button: One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click. Triple Turbo M.2 with Shield Frozr: Turbo M.2 delivers PCI-E Gen3 x4 performance with transfer speeds up to 32Gb/s for the latest SSDs. Audio Boost HD: Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor with ESS DAC & Nahimic for the most immersive gaming experience. |
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| Date First Available | April 23, 2020 |
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