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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black slots and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI Z490M-S01 Intel Z490 LGA 1200 128GB DDR4 Micro ATX motherboard

SKU CH-Q95B-1FR28

Micro ATX board for LGA 1200 CPUs with Z490 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, three PCIe x1 slots, six SATA ports, two M.2 interfaces.

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ and Pentium Gold / Celeron pro
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/320
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • PCI Slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from P
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4800 MHz with 128GB maximum memory capacity
  • 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 from CPU plus 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 from PCH in x4 mode and 3x PCIe x1 slots
  • Realtek ALC892 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-A and 1 Type-C) plus 7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports

Compact Z490 platform for 10th Gen builds

This Micro-ATX board pairs the Intel Z490 chipset with an LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Dual-channel DDR4 slots accept speeds from 2133 up to 4800 MHz and a maximum capacity of 128 GB. A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot from the CPU, a second x16 slot running at x4 from the PCH and three x1 slots give enough expansion room for a graphics card plus add-in cards.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio without active cooling on the audio section. Network traffic runs through an Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller that operates passively. Rear I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps ports, one Type-A and one Type-C, while seven USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps ports are split between the back panel and internal headers. Six SATA III ports and two M.2 interfaces provide storage connectivity with no additional fans required.

Behaviour under sustained load

The CPU power delivery uses a straightforward phase layout that keeps voltage stable during extended workloads on supported 10th Gen processors. Chipset heatsinks dissipate heat from the Z490 PCH when multiple PCIe and storage devices are active for long periods. PCIe 3.0 signalling on the primary x16 slot and the secondary x4 slot maintains consistent bandwidth for graphics and high-speed add-in cards throughout heavy sessions.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4800 MHz with 128GB maximum memory capacity
  • 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 from CPU plus 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 from PCH in x4 mode and 3x PCIe x1 slots
  • Realtek ALC892 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-A and 1 Type-C) plus 7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z490M-S01
ModelMSI Z490M-S01
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000/4266 +/4400 +/4800 + MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
PCI Slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode)
3x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)
SATA RAID2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN Chipset1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Onboard USBIntel Z490 Chipset
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel)
7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB connectors, 1 Type-C internal connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

Questions about this item

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

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it gently without force, close the retention lever until it clicks, then attach the cooler. The pins are in the socket, not on the CPU, so never press down on the chip.

When will the onboard Realtek ALC892 audio codec or the Intel I219-V LAN need replacement?

Both are soldered to the board and have no user-serviceable parts. If audio or network fails, the motherboard itself must be replaced; no separate module can be swapped.

Which limit appears first when the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at full load for long periods?

The slot is limited to PCIe 3.0 bandwidth and draws power from the board's 12 V circuitry. Sustained maximum throughput will hit the interface ceiling before thermal throttling becomes the primary bottleneck.

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