MBMS-Z490I-UNIFY | MSI MEG Z490I Unify Motherboard

MSI MEG Z490I Unify Motherboard

Overview

• Supports 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
• 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.
• Twin Turbo M.2 with Shield Frozr: Turbo M.2 delivers PCI-E Gen3 x4 performance with transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s for the latest SSDs.
• Pre-installed I/O Shielding: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation

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.

OUTSTANDING COOLING SOLUTION

Frozr Heatsink Design with Zero Frozr Technology

• Exclusive to MEG class models, the active cooling solution is ready to release the maximum performance.

M.2 Shield Frozr

• Onboard M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster.

Aluminum Cover with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

• Fully aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provide the maximum surface of heat dissipation.

Heat-pipe Design

• Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.

Stable cornerstone of your system

10-Layer

• Multilayer printed circuit boards design optimized the efficient of power delivers, makes your system runs stable and cool.

PCIe Steel Armor

• Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

ISL Digital PWM, Direct 8 Phases Design with 90A SPS

• Highest quality components with ISL digital power, 90A Smart Power Stage and titanium choke III make sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions

UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY

Thunderbolt 3 port

• Brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gb/s, creating one compact port that does it all.

Latest Wi-Fi 6 Solution

• The latest wireless solution supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

2.5G LAN

• Onboard 2.5G LAN with LAN manager, deliver the best online experience without lag.

Twin Turbo M.2 Connector

• Turbo M.2 delivers PCI-E Gen3 x4 performance with transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s for the latest SSDs.

PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN

With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

DIRECT 8 PHASES ROBUST POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with direct 8 phases digital power phases. Combining INTERSIL digital PWM and 90A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z490I UNIFY is ready for the challenge of high-end processors

PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDING

Featuring the pre-installed IO shielding, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE

High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING

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.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

DRAGON CENTER

MSI brand new Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

True Color

Optimized monitors brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.

Live Update

Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software so you can focus on your work.

User Scenario

One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.

Hardware Monitor

Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.

OC Setting

Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.

Total Fan Control

Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.

Mystic Light

Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!

Product Registration

Register your MSI product to enjoy a host of benefits!

CONNECTIVITY

MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.

SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY

The WIFI 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and could provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment. Comparing to the WIFI 5, which can only send the data packet to one device at a time on each channel, the WIFI 6 could combine the packet, separate to several devices and allow signals from the different devices bundled together. This new technology provides all the devices in the same network environment with same and harmonious traffic bandwidth in an efficient way.

NEXT-GEN INTEL WI-FI AX & BLUETOOTH

Connect to a high-speed wireless network powered by an Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution with MU-MIMO technology delivering AX speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!

MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

MSI GAMING LAN MANAGER

- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications

- Allows you to change applications' traffic priority

- Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application

THUNDERBOLT 3 PORTS

Experience Thunderbolt 3 with unprecedented interface bandwidth speeds up to 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices. Additionally, built in DisplayPort 1.4 output allows for compatible display devices to be attached.

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