| General Information |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Z490UNIFY |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.msi.com |
| Brand Name | MSI |
| Product Line | MEG |
| Product Model | Z490 UNIFY |
| Product Name | MEG Z490 UNIFY Desktop Motherboard |
| Marketing Information | MEG
MASTER THE GAME 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. |
| Product Type | Desktop Motherboard |
| Processor & Chipset |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Model | Z490 |
| Total Processor Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket LGA-1200 |
| Processor Supported | Pentium Gold |
| Processor Supported | Celeron |
| Processor Supported | Core i9 |
| Processor Supported | Core i5 |
| Processor Supported | Core i7 |
| Processor Supported | Core i3 |
| Multi GPU Supported | CrossFire |
| Multi GPU Supported | SLI |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4 |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| Memory Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed Supported | 2666 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 2933 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 4400 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 4000 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 4266 MHz |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready | Yes |
| I/O Controller |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| Intel RST | Yes |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Levels | 0 |
| RAID Levels | 10 |
| RAID Levels | 1 |
| RAID Levels | 5 |
| Audio |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
| Network & Communication |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 2.5Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| Wireless LAN | Yes |
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| I/O Expansions |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 5 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots | 5 |
| Number of PCI Express x1 Slots | 2 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 3 |
| Interfaces/Ports |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 8 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Ports | 6 |
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| Onboard Interfaces |
| Number of SATA Interfaces | 6 |
| Number of M.2 Interfaces | 3 |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports | 7 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports | 3 |
| Physical Characteristics |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Width | 12" |
| Depth | 9.6" |
| Miscellaneous |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
