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- Brand: MSI
- Model: MPG Z490 CARBON EK X
- Supported CPU
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket 1 2
- 1. Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
- 2. Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors.
- Chipsets
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Onboard Video
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @30Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 @60Hz
- Maximum shared memory is 1GB
- Memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4×288pin
- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Expansion Slots
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 mode
- PCI Express x1: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Storage Devices
- SATA 6Gb/s: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1/2
- 1 SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
- 2 SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.
- M.2 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices1
- M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices2
- 1 SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
- 2 SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.
- Intel Optane Ready Intel Optane Memory Ready3
- 3. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
- SATA RAID: 0/1/5/10
- Onboard Audio
- Audio Chipset : Realtek ALC1220
- Audio Channels : 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output
- Onboard LAN
- LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8125B
- Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500Mbps
- Wireless LAN: Intel 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
- The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot
- Bluetooth: Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
- Rear Panel Ports
- Back I/O Ports: 1 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 2x2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 5 x Audio Jacks
- Internal I/O Connectors
- Onboard USB: 1 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 Connectors: 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
- 6 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x System panel connectors
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
- 2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
- 1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x TBT connector
- 1 x RTD3 connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- Physical Spec
- Form Factor ATX
- LED Lighting RGB
- Dimensions (W x L): 12.0" x 9.6"
- Power Pin: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- Features
- Features: 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
- CPU + VRM Water Cooling: A custom-designed EK monoblock that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU and VRM power delivery section
- Mystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click.
- Mystic Light Extension supports both RGB and Rainbow LED strip
- Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
- M.2 Shield Frozr: Both M.2 slots with Shield Frozr to built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- Lightning USB 20G: Powered by ASmedia 3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s with USB Type-C
- Audio Boost 4: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
- 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection