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.
Audio
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
Video
| Onboard Video | CPU Dependent Video |
Warranty
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
Miscellaneous
| Country of Origin | China |
| Brand Compatibility | Intel |
I/O Expansions
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 1 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 1 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots | 1 |
Physical Characteristics
| Form Factor | Mini ITX |
| Width | 6.7" |
| Depth | 6.7" |
Network & Communication
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wireless LAN | Yes |
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11ac |
| 2.5Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
Onboard Interfaces
| Number of SATA Interfaces | 4 |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports | 5 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of M.2 Interfaces | 2 |
| Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports | 3 |
I/O Controller
| RAID Levels | 5 |
| 0 | |
| 1 | |
| 10 | |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| Intel RST | Yes |
General Information
| Product Type | Desktop Motherboard |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Z490IUNIFY |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Product Model | Z490I UNIFY |
| Product Name | MEG Z490I UNIFY Desktop Motherboard |
| Product Line | MEG |
| Brand Name | MSI |
Interfaces/Ports
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | Yes |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 5 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Ports | 3 |
Processor & Chipset
| Processor Supported | Pentium Gold |
| Celeron | |
| Core i3 | |
| Core i5 | |
| Core i7 | |
| Core i9 | |
| Total Processor Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket LGA-1200 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Memory
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Number of Memory Slots | 2 |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| UDIMM | |
| Memory Speed Supported | 2666 MHz |
| 2133 MHz | |
| 4500 MHz (O.C.) | |
| 2933 MHz | |
| 5000 MHz (O.C.) | |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready | Yes |