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FAQ: Specifications Mainboard "MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI".

FAQs about the Mainboard MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI

MSN 20067965

    • Which processors (CPUs) can be used?

    • Intel 10 generation cpu (Comet Lake) and Pentium Gold / Celerons für den Sockel LGA 1200

    • What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed?

    • There are 4 memory slots on the mainboard, each holding 32 GB of RAM. The maximum capacity is therefore 128 GB..

       

      Module: 288 Pin-DIMM
      Type: SDRAM-DDR4
      Clock: 2133/2666/2933/4000/4266/4400/4800 MHz
      Voltage: 1,2V
      Special features: no ECC-support

       

      ⚠️Note⚠️ In the 32-bit editions of Windows operating systems, a maximum of approx. 3.2 GB of memory is recognised. You can find more information on this on the Microsoft website.
      If you have not yet installed a memory, this MSI-video may help you.

    • Which M.2 cards can be used?

    • Slot Connection Dimensions Key(s) Comment
      1 PCIe x4, SATA1 2242/2260/2280/22110 B & M Key Intel Optane memory ready
      2 PCIe x4, SATA2 2242/2260/2280 B & M Key Intel Optane memory ready
      3   2242 E Key only WLAN

       

      The SATA2 port is deactivated when an M.2 SATA SSD uses the M2_1 slot.
      The SATA5 & SATA6 ports are disabled when an M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD uses the M2_2 slot.

      ⚠️Note⚠️ For the fastening you need a screw with metric M2 thread and a length between 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm. The head should have a diameter of 4 mm to a maximum of 5 mm. If the screws are not available in local shops, you can find them in online shops.

    • What is the front PIN assignment for the mainboard?

    • The front PIN assignment can be taken from the illustration.

       

      Front-Pin-Z490.png
    • LAN Port LED Status

    • LAN-Z490.png
    • Assignment of the audio ports (back side)

    • Audio-Z490.png
    • Graphic

    • 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
      1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode, from PCH)
      Supports the AMD 2-Way CrossFire Technology


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