MSI MEG Z490 Unify WiFi ATX Gaming Motherboard

AED1,200.00

  • Intel Z490
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
  • Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 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
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Description

MSI MEG Z490 Unify WiFi ATX Gaming Motherboard

  • Intel Z490
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
  • Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 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
Model
BrandMSI
ModelMEG Z490 UNIFY
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
* Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors.
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z490
Memory
Number of Memory Slots4×288pin
Memory StandardSupports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 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

Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x163 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/0/4, 8/8/4)
PCI Express x12 x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
M.23 x 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

* SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.

Intel Optane ReadyIntel Optane Memory Ready*
* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC1220
Audio Channels 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports Optical S/PDIF output
Onboard LAN
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Wireless LANIntel 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
BluetoothSupports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB1 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)
Other Connectors1 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
Physical Spec
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0″ x 9.6″
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
Features
FeaturesSupports 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.

OUTSTANDING COOLING SOLUTION
MEG Z490 GODLIKE motherboard
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Frozr Heatsink Design with Zero Frozr TechnologyExclusive to MEG class Z490 models, an active cooling design is ready to spin up when the VRM is loaded with power.

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Aluminum Cover with 7W/mK Thermal PadA full aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provides the large heat dissipation surface.

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Heat-pipeConnects the two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the heat dissipation surface.

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M.2 Shield FrozrSustain maximum high-speed M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR and prevent SSD thermal throttling.

MEG Z490 UNIFY

UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY
UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY of the motherboard
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Lightning USB 20GUltra-fast USB transfer speeds powered by the ASMedia ASM3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller.

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Latest Wi-Fi 6 SolutionFeaturing the latest wireless solution, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps and supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology.

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2.5G LANOnboard 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with gaming LAN manager.

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Triple Turbo M.2 Connectors3 x M.2 slots running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 bandwidth for ultra-fast NVMe based SSDs.

MEG Z490 UNIFY

STABLE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SYSTEM
Creator z490 motherboard and a video card
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6-Layer PCB Design6 layer PCB improves signal transmission for high performance capabilities across the motherboard.

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PCIe Steel ArmorReinforced and shielded PCIe slots for strength and stability.

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ISL Digital PWM, 16 Phases with 90A SPSHigh 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.

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Smart ButtonOnboard power and reset buttons.

z490-unify-thermal_solution of the motherboard
THERMAL SOLUTION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI CORE PROCESSORS

Aluminum Cover, VRM Heatpipe, and Frozr Heatsink keep temperatures in check and let the CPU power delivery system sustain extreme performance.

TRIPLE TURBO M.2 of the motherboard
TRIPLE TURBO M.2 WITH SHIELD FROZR

Sustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.

EXTREME POWER DESIGN of the motherboard
EXTREME POWER DESIGN

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.

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ULTRA-FAST LIGHTNING USB 20G

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 2×2 reaches up to 20Gbps, four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.

the ports of the motherboard
PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDING

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.

10G SUPER LAN of the motherboard
MAXIMIUM DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LAN

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.

BLUETOOTH of the motherboard
WI-FI 6 & BLUETOOTH

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.

godlike-memory of the motherboard
UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE

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.

audio_boost of the motherboard
AUDIO BOOST HD

A dedicated audio processor, ESS audio DAC, and headphone amplifier have been integrated into isolated audio circuitry to deliver game-changing studio grade sound.

STEEL ARMOR of the motherboard
MULTIPLE GPU SUPPORT AND PCI-E STEEL ARMOR

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.

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