Product Specification

CPU

Chipset : Intel Z490

CPU Socket : LGA 1200

Back Panel I/O

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

Thunderbolt : None

Display

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

Audio

5 x 3.5 mm

1 x S/PDIF

Ethernet / Controller : 1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gigabit

PS/2 : 1 x Combo

Wi-Fi Antenna : 2 x Connector

Memory

Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin

Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4800, 5000 MHz

Maximum Capacity : 128 GB

Channel Architecture : Dual Channel

ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered

Storage Expansion

SATA : 6 x SATA III

M.2

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)

U.2 : None

Optane Memory Support : Yes

RAID Support

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)

RAID 0, 1 (M.2)

Internal I/O

Expansion Slots

3 x PCIe 3.0 x16

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

USB

1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB Type-C Port)

1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)

2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)

Multi-GPU Support

2-Way NVIDIA SLI

3-Way AMD CrossFireX

Air Cooling

1 x 4-Pin CPU

6 x 4-Pin System

Liquid Cooling : 1 x 4-Pin Pump

Power Connectors

1 x 24-Pin Mainboard

1 x 8-Pin CPU

1 x 4-Pin CPU

Security : Chassis Intrusion, TPM Module

LED Header : 4 x RGB

Audio : None

Diagnostics : Clear CMOS

Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header

Legacy : 1 x Serial

Front Panel I/O

I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1

Audio

Audio Codec : Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)

Wireless

Bluetooth : 5.1

Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)

Module Support : 1 E Key M.2

Software

Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)

Physical

Form Factor : ATX

Dimensions : 9.6 x 12" / 24.4 x 30.5 cm

MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard (ATX, LGA 1200, Intel 10th Gen) Dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DDR4 4800+ OC, 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DisplayPort, SLI/CFX Support, Mystic Light RGB

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Take your gaming and PC-building experience to the next level with the MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard. Designed for gamers, enthusiasts, and creators. This motherboard is built to support Intel’s 10th-generation Core processors, including i9, i7, i5, and i3 chips. It uses the LGA 1200 socket, which ensures solid contact between the CPU and motherboard.

The MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X motherboard features 4 DDR4 DIMM slots, allowing you to install up to 128GB of RAM in total. These slots support dual-channel memory architecture, which means you will get smooth performance and fast responsiveness. As a standard ATX-sized motherboard, it offers a perfect balance between space and functionality.

Product Features

Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket.
Supports DDR4 Memory.
4 DIMMs.
NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFireX.
HDMI & DisplayPort Outputs.

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Product Specification

CPU

Chipset : Intel Z490

CPU Socket : LGA 1200

Back Panel I/O

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

Thunderbolt : None

Display

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

Audio

5 x 3.5 mm

1 x S/PDIF

Ethernet / Controller : 1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gigabit

PS/2 : 1 x Combo

Wi-Fi Antenna : 2 x Connector

Memory

Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin

Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4800, 5000 MHz

Maximum Capacity : 128 GB

Channel Architecture : Dual Channel

ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered

Storage Expansion

SATA : 6 x SATA III

M.2

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)

1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)

U.2 : None

Optane Memory Support : Yes

RAID Support

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)