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MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY User Manual

MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z490 UNIFY motherboard. This Quick Start
section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some
of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch
it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by
scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

Table of Contents

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MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium G
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, 2666, 2933 MHz
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 3.0
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of SATA III connectors6
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.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125B
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version5.1
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z490
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of mounting holes9
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety guidelines for handling components and assembly.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Specifications

Rear I/O Panel

Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS Buttons

Describes essential rear panel buttons.

Overview of Components

CPU, Memory, and Expansion Slots

Covers CPU socket, DIMM slots, and PCIe slots.

Storage and Front Panel Interfaces

Details M.2, SATA, and front panel connectors.

Power, USB, Audio, and Internal Headers

Power connectors, USB, Audio, and other internal headers.

BIOS, Overclocking, and Fan Controls

Jumpers, buttons, and fan connectors.

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug, XMP, and LED Power Input

Describes key onboard LEDs and their purpose.

EZ LED Control and Debug Code LED

Switch for LED control and POST code display.

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows 10

Guide for Windows 10 OS installation.

Installing Drivers

Procedure for installing system drivers.

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Steps to access BIOS settings.

BIOS Reset and Update

Resetting BIOS to Defaults

Methods to restore BIOS to default settings.

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Using M-FLASH for BIOS updates.

Advanced BIOS Update Methods

Updating BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER

Updating BIOS via software.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

Using the dedicated BIOS update button.

OC Menu for Overclocking

M-FLASH Menu for BIOS Update

OC PROFILE Menu

HARDWARE MONITOR Menu

RAID Configuration

Enabling Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Steps to enable RAID support.

Creating RAID Volume

Removing a RAID Volume

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Rebuilding RAID Array

RAID Driver and Software Installation

Installing RAID Driver

Installing drivers for RAID during OS setup.

Installing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Software

Installing the management software.

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

Installing Intel Optane Memory Module

Guide for installing Optane modules.

Enabling Intel Optane Memory in OS

Activating Optane memory in software.

Removing the Intel Optane Memory

Disabling Intel Optane Memory

Steps to disable Optane before removal.

Disabling M.2/Optane Genie in BIOS

BIOS setting to disable Optane functionality.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Display Problems

Diagnosing power-on and monitor signal issues.

Boot Failure and BIOS Issues

Resolving boot problems and lost BIOS passwords.

Audio, Network, and USB Problems

Diagnosing issues with audio, network, and USB devices.

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