Msi MPG Z490 CARBON EK X Atx Motherboard

SKU : MPG Z490 CARBON EK X
Brand : MSI
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CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200, CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200, Chipset: Intel B460, Memory Standard: Intel Core i7/i9, Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB, Channel Supported: Dual Channel, Form Factor: Micro ATX, LED Lighting: RGB, Warranty: 03 Years Limited Warranty. The MPG Z490 CARBON EK X LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard from MSI. Incorporating the Z490 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with Intel CPUs using the LGA 1200 socket. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM across four slots.
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Manufacture # MSI | Model # MPG Z490 CARBON EK X

 

The MPG Z490 CARBON EK X LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard from MSI. Incorporating the Z490 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with Intel CPUs using the LGA 1200 socket. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM across four slots, with speeds up to 5000 MHz supported when overclocking. Six SATA and two M.2 connectors accommodate storage drives, while adapter cards can be installed using three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots with 2-way NVIDIA SLI and 3-way AMD CrossFire support. Furthermore, two 3.0 x1 slots provide space for other adapter cards. An E-Key M.2 slot is also present, coming with a preinstalled wireless adapter card that provides Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

 

Features:

  • The Intel Z490 chipset is compatible with CPUs using the LGA 1200 socket
  • Including 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Gold processors
  • The MPG Z490 CARBON EK X comes with a monoblock integrated into 
  • The motherboard featuring an engraved, carbon fiber design
  • This monoblock is intended to prevent thermal throttling
  • Allowing your rig to handle heavy loads required for gaming
  • Part of the motherboard's heatsink design
  • M.2 Shield Frozr prevents SSD overheating and ensures stable performance
  • MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS
  • Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

 

Overview:

  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket 1 2
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Memory Standard: Intel Core i7/i9
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Audio Channels: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • LAN Chipset: Realtek RTL8125B
  • Bluetooth: Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • LED Lighting: RGB
  • Dimensions (W x L): 9.6" x 9.6"

 

Manufacturer Warranty: 03 Years Limited Warranty

 

Technical Specifications

Brand MSI
Model MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI
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.
Chipset  Intel B460
Onboard Video Chipset  Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz
1 x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Number of Memory Slots 4×288pin
Memory Standard Intel Core i7/i9
Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz

Intel Core i5 (Below)
Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz
Maximum Memory Supported 128GB
Channel Supported  Dual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from PCH)
SATA 6Gb/s  6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1
1 SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 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 storage devices1
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
1 SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
Intel Optane Ready Intel Optane Memory Ready2
2 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
Audio Chipset  Realtek ALC1200
Audio Channels  7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Wireless LAN Intel AX200
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

* Only support windows 10 64-bit
Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
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 1 Type-C
2 x USB 2.0/1.1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 5 x Audio Jacks
Onboard USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (support additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump connector
2 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x front panel audio connector
2 x system panel connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
1 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
1 x TBT connector *
1 x RTD3 connector*
* Thunderbolt card need support RTD3
Form Factor Micro ATX
LED Lighting RGB
Dimensions (W x L) 9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

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