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ATX motherboard with black PCB, silver heatsinks, rear I/O shield and WiFi antenna

MSI

MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WiFi Intel motherboard

SKU CH-B0GT-76J5X

Intel Z490 ATX board with LGA 1200 socket supporting 10th and 11th Gen CPUs, dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000 MHz and 128 GB, 2.5 Gbps LAN, 7.1 audio, and WiFi antenna included

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • PCI Slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 1
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4000MHz and 128GB capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 ready with 11th Gen CPUs for faster graphics and storage
  • 5G LAN and 7.1-channel Realtek audio for low-latency gaming
  • Six SATA III and two M.2 interfaces for flexible drive configurations

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

The MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WiFi uses the Intel Z490 chipset and LGA 1200 socket to support 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of dual-channel memory at speeds from 2133 to 4000 MHz. An ATX form factor provides three PCIe slots and six SATA III ports alongside two M.2 interfaces for storage expansion.

Passive VRM heatsinks and 2.5 G LAN controller

The board relies on passive heatsinks over the voltage-regulator area so thermal performance and noise depend on case airflow rather than active cooling. A Realtek RTL8125B-CG controller delivers 2.5 Gbps wired networking without adding fan noise. Power draw scales with the installed CPU and memory kit; the board itself adds only the chipset and onboard controller overhead.

LGA 1200 socket defines CPU compatibility

Only processors built for the LGA 1200 socket will fit this motherboard. The Z490 chipset enables overclocking features for unlocked K-series chips while also accepting locked 10th and 11th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron parts. PCIe 4.0 support on the primary x16 slot requires an 11th Gen CPU; with a 10th Gen CPU the slot operates at PCIe 3.0.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4000MHz and 128GB capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 ready with 11th Gen CPUs for faster graphics and storage
  • 5G LAN and 7.1-channel Realtek audio for low-latency gaming
  • Six SATA III and two M.2 interfaces for flexible drive configurations

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WiFi
ModelMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WiFi
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
PCI Slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU
Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode, from chipset)
2x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset)
SATA RAID2XM.2 interface
6XSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller
Onboard USBIntel Z490 Chipset
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port on the back panel
7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal USB connector, 1 Type-C internal connector)
2x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB connectors, hub-GL850G
ASMedia ASM3241
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1200 socket without bending pins?

Lift the retention lever, align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower the CPU gently without pressure, then close and lock the lever; the common mistake is forcing the chip before the lever is fully open.

What maintenance will the board need after extended use?

The included CMOS battery keeps BIOS settings; if the system loses the date or reverts to defaults after power loss, replace the cell.

What limit appears first when the VRM runs under sustained load?

The 16-phase power design delivers stable current to 10th and 11th Gen CPUs; thermal throttling of the MOSFET heatsinks typically arrives before electrical headroom is exhausted.

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