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MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK User Manual

MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
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UEFI BIOS
UEFI BIOS
MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
architecture. The UEFI BIOS firmware infrastructure has many new functions and
advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve. It will fully support future PCs and
devices that comply with UEFI firmware architecture.
Important
The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.
UEFI advantages
Fast booting - UEFI can directly boot the operating system and save the BIOS self-
test process. And also eliminates the time to switch to CSM mode during POST
Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB.
Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT).
Supports unlimited number of partitions
Supports full capabilities of new devices - new devices may not provide backward
compatibility.
Supports secure startup - UEFI can check the validity of the operating system to
ensure that no malware tampers with the startup process.
Incompatible UEFI cases
32-bit Windows operating system - this motherboard supports only 64-bit Windows
10 operating system.
Older graphics card - the system will detect your graphics card. When display a
warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in
this graphics card.
Important
We recommend that you to replace with a GOP/UEFI compatible graphics card or
using integrated graphics from CPU for having normal function..
How to check the BIOS mode?
After entering the BIOS, find the BIOS Mode at the top of the screen.
CPU Temperature:
MotherBoard Temperature:
VCore:
DDR Voltage:
BIOS Mode: UEFI
UEFI boot mode

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MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i9
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4800 MHz
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Number of HDDs supported6
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA
DirectX version12.0
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels
Number of displays supported2
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerIntel I219-V, Realtek RTL8125-CG
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z490
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of mounting holes9
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10
BIOS type-
Cables includedSATA
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

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