MSI MEG Z490I Unify Mini-ITX Gaming Motherboard

Model
Brand MSI
Model MEG Z490I UNIFY
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1200
CPU Type Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z490
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2304 @60Hz
1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @30Hz
Intel JHL7540 Thunderbolt 3 Controller
1 x Thunderbolt 3 [Type-C] port on the back panel
Supports Thunderbolt 3 with a maximum resolution of 3840×2160 @60Hz or DisplayPort 1.4 with a maximum resolution of 4096×2304 @60Hz
Maximum shared memory is 1GB
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz *

1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ MHz

* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1
1. The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
M.2 2 x M.2 slots [Key M]:
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2280 storage devices 1
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2280 storage devices
Intel Optane Memory Ready 2
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors

1. The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
2. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
Intel Optane Ready Yes
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC1220
Audio Channels 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Wireless LAN Intel AX201
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 [Key-E] slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/5GHz [160MHz] up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11ac
WiFi 6 pre-certified
Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x Thunderbolt 3 / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 5 x Audio Jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-C port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps connector [supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps ports]
1 x USB 2.0 connector [supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports]
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
1 x 4-pin system fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1 x TPM module connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor Mini ITX
LED Lighting RGB
Dimensions (W x L) 6.7″ x 6.7″
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11 Supported
Features
Features Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5000(OC) MHz

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Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future

Thunderbolt 3 ports: Experience Thunderbolt 3 with unprecedented interface bandwidth speeds up to 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices

Extreme Power Design: INTERSIL digital PWM, direct 8 phases with 90A Smart Power Stage and Titanium Choke III 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

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Pre-installed I/O Shielding: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
Additional Information
Date First Available August 31, 2022