MSI MEG Z490 Unify Wi-Fi 11th Gen ATX Gaming Motherboard
The MEG series seeks to transcend current gaming products, the flagship model designed to push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be. Combining the strengths of our existing arsenal with new innovative technology; this results in significant improvements in operational and gaming efficiency. With the MEG series, take complete control of performance and personalization with the ultimate gaming series for enthusiasts who want it all. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.
Specifications:
| Basic Information |
| Supported CPU |
Supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket |
| Chipset |
Intel Z490 Chipset |
| Form Factor |
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ATX Form Factor |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI |
3x PCIe 3.0x 16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/ 0/ 4, 8/ 8/ 4)
2x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)PCIE_5 shares lanes with M2_3, please refer to manual for details |
| M.2 Socket |
3x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices2
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices3
Intel Optane Memory Ready
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors |
| Memory |
| Type |
DDR4 |
| Slots |
4x memory slots |
| Supported Memory |
Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
Dual-Channel mode
non-ECC mode, un-buffered memory
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
| Maximum Mamory |
128GB |
| Graphics |
| Graphics |
Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology
Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
| Connector & Ports |
| USB (s) |
Intel Z490 Chipset
4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector)
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal USB connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
ASMedia 3241 chipset
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel |
| LAN Port (s) |
1x Realtek 8125B 2.5G LAN controller |
| Supported Storage |
Intel® Z490 Chipset
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports1
3x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Intel Optane Memory Ready
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports Optical S/PDIF output |
| Internal I/O Ports |
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
3x M.2 slots (M-Key)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump connector
6x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x front panel audio connector
2x system panel connectors
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
slow mode jumper
1x power button
reset button
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
RTD3 connector
1x TBT connector |
| Warranty Information |
| Manufacturing Warranty |
3 Years |
| Others |
| Special Features |
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
Supports Bluetooth 5.1 , FIPS, FISMA
The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot |
