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MSI MPG Z490M Gaming Edge WIFI micro ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-56W3-RK359

Micro-ATX Z490 board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs with DDR4 up to 4800 MHz, dual M.2, 2.5 Gbps LAN, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardSupports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz* / 1DPC 1R Max speed up to
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots deliver up to 128 GB at speeds up to 4800 MHz
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or x8/x8 for multi-GPU setups
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and Bluetooth 5.1 for fast wireless
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec provides 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output

Socket and Chipset

The MSI MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset with an LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs for the same socket. The board provides four 288-pin DDR4 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB running in dual-channel mode.

Who It Suits

Builders who need a compact foundation for 10th or 11th Gen Intel CPUs and want strong integrated connectivity will find this board fits. It delivers 2.5 Gbps LAN, Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and Bluetooth 5.1 out of the box along with 7.1-channel audio from the Realtek ALC1220 codec. Users requiring more than two full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slots or a larger ATX form factor should consider a different model.

Memory Speed Limits

The single specification that decides suitability is the supported DDR4 memory frequency which scales with population: one rank per channel reaches 4800+ MHz, two ranks per channel reach 4266+ MHz, two DIMMs per channel with one rank hit 4400+ MHz and two DIMMs per channel with two ranks hit 4000+ MHz. Match your kit to these limits for stability.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots deliver up to 128 GB at speeds up to 4800 MHz
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or x8/x8 for multi-GPU setups
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and Bluetooth 5.1 for fast wireless
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec provides 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
ChipsetIntel Z490
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardSupports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz* / 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz / 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz / 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz / 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz / * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0 or x8/ x8 mode
PCI Express x12 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 / 1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
M.22 x M.2 slots (Key M) / Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s / M2_1 slot supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices1 / M2_2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices / 1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
Intel Optane ReadyIntel Optane Memory Ready* / * Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220
Audio Channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio / Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel AX201 / Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps / WiFi 6 Pre-Certified / Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA / The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot
BluetoothYes
Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 5 x Audio Jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) / 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector / 1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector / 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors / 1 x Front panel audio connector / 2 x System panel connectors / 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector / 2 x 4-pin RGB LED connector / 2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors / 1 x Serial port connector / 1 x TPM module connector / 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Form FactorMicro ATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector / 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector / 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesSupports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket / / Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4800(OC) MHz / / Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future / / Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost / / Premium Thermal Solution: Aluminum Cover with Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience / / 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia

Questions about this item

Will my LGA 1200 Core i7 from the 11th generation fit this socket?

Yes, the LGA 1200 socket supports both 10th and 11th generation Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 processors.

How much DDR4 memory can I install across the four slots?

The board accepts up to 128 GB of DDR4 across four 288-pin slots running in dual-channel mode.

If I populate the first M.2 slot with a SATA drive, do I lose a SATA port?

Yes, SATA2 becomes unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD is installed in the M2_1 slot.

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