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MSI

MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY Intel motherboard

SKU CH-PCSW-DAM93

ATX Intel Z490 board with LGA 1200 socket supporting 10th and 11th Gen Core, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128GB, 2.5G LAN, 7.1 audio and multiple PCIe 3.0 x16 slots

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots3x PCIe 3.0x 16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/0/
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000 MHz with 128 GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots running at 16/8/4 lane split
  • Realtek 8125B 2.5 G LAN plus Realtek ALC1220 with ESS 9018 DAC for 7.1 audio
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps ports including one internal Type-C connector

Z490 ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs

The MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset and fitted with an LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four DDR4 slots accept dual-channel memory up to 128GB at speeds from 2133 to 4000 MHz.

Suited to high-core-count Intel builds

This board suits builders who need three full-length PCIe x16 slots wired for 16/0/4 or 8/8/4 lane splits and six SATA III ports alongside three M.2 interfaces. The 2.5G LAN and 7.1 audio with ESS DAC will satisfy wired networking and analogue output needs. Buyers wanting AMD AM4 socket support, a smaller micro-ATX form factor or integrated Wi-Fi should look elsewhere.

Standard ATX installation

Installation follows normal ATX standoff and I/O shield routines; the CPU power and 24-pin ATX connectors sit in familiar positions. The box contains only the motherboard, one SATA cable, a rear I/O panel and a metal battery — no extra screws, fan headers or RGB cables are included. Missing stand-offs or a lost I/O shield are the most common issues reported during assembly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z490 UNIFY
Model nameMSI MEG Z490 UNIFY
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support3XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports Optical S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Realtek 8125B 2.5G LAN controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots3x PCIe 3.0x 16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/0/4, 8/8/4)
PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU
Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
PCI_E3 slot (From chipset)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0
2x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset)
PCIE_5 shares lanes with M2_3, please refer to manual for details
Onboard USB headersIntel Z490 Chipset
4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s ports (3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector)
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s 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 2 × 2 20 Gbit/s Type-C port on the back panel

Questions about this item

Will this board accept a 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core processor?

Yes, the LGA 1200 socket supports 10th and 11th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs.

What is the maximum memory capacity and which speeds are validated?

Four DDR4 slots support up to 128 GB total, with validated speeds from 2133 to 4000 MHz.

How many SATA drives and M.2 devices can I connect simultaneously?

Six SATA 3.0 ports and three M.2 interfaces are available for storage devices.

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