Brand |
MSI |
Series |
MEG |
Model |
Z590 UNIFY |
CPU |
Supports 10th & 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors |
*Please go to intel.com for compatibility information |
Processor socket |
LGA1200 |
Chipset |
Intel Z590 Chipset |
Memory |
4x DDR4 Memory slots supports up to 128 GB |
Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) |
Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) |
Max overclocking frequency |
– 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5600 MHz |
– 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz |
– 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz |
– 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz |
5600(OC)/ 5333(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC) / 2933(JEDEC)/ 2666(JEDEC)/ 2400(JEDEC)/ 2133(JEDEC) MHz |
Supports Dual-Channel mode |
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
Supports Intel Extreme memory profile (XMP) |
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory |
Expansion Slot |
1x PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E2, from CPU) |
Support up to PCIe 4.0 x 16 for 11th Gen Intel CPU* |
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x 16 for 10th Gen Intel CPU* |
1x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (PCI_E4, from Z590 chipset)** |
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
*PCI_E2 will only support x8 speed, when M2_2 and M2_3 are from CPU by BIOS selection |
**PCI_E4 and M2_4 share the same bandwidth, if you want to use both of them simultaneously, the PCI_E4 will only support x1 speed and the M2_4 will only support x2 speed. But if you want to install and enable the graphics card in PCI_E4 slot, the M2_4 slot should be empty |
Multi-GPU |
Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
Onboard Graphics |
1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum 4K 60Hz |
*Available for the processor with integrated graphics |
**Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed |
Storage |
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z590 chipset) |
4x M.2 slots (Key M) |
– M2_1 slot (From CPU) |
Available only on 11th Gen Intel CPU |
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 for 11th Gen Intel CPU (From CPU) |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices |
– M2_2* & M2_3** slots |
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s (from Z590 chipset, default)*** |
Support up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (from CPU, by BIOS selection), it is available only on 11th Gen Intel CPU |
M2_2 supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
M2_3 supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices |
– M2_4 slot (from Z590 chipset)***/**** |
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors |
*SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot. |
**SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/ PCIe SSD in the M2_3 slot |
***Intel Optane Memory Ready. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website |
****PCI_E4 and M2_4 share the same bandwidth, if you want to use both of them simultaneously, the PCI_E4 will only support x1 speed and the M2_4 will only support x2 speed. But if you want to install a USB and enable the graphics card in PCI_E4 slot, the M2_4 slot should be empty |
RAID |
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices |
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
USB |
Intel Z590 Chipset |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-A port on the back panel and 1 Type-C internal connector) |
10x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (8 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports are available through internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector) |
2x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel |
Hub-GL850G |
4x USB 2.0 ports through internal USB 2.0 connectors |
Audio |
Realtek AL897 Codec |
– 7.1 Channel High Definition audio |
– Supports S/PDIF output |
LAN |
1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
Wireless LAN & Bluetooth |
Intel WiFi 6E AX210 |
– The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot |
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps |
Supports 802.11a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax |
Supports Bluetooth 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA |
Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in WIN10 21H1 |
**Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1 |
Internal Connectors |
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
1x 6-pin ATX PCIE power connector |
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
4x M.2 slots (M-Key) |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) |
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector |
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector |
2x 4-pin system fan connectors |
1x Front panel audio connector |
2x System panel connectors |
1x Chassis Intrusion connector |
1x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector |
1x TPM module connector |
1x TBT connector (Supports RTD3) |
1x Tuning Controller connector |
Jumper |
1x Slow mode jumper |
2x Low Temperature Booting jumpers |
1x Clear CMOS jumper |
1x Safe boot jumper |
1x OC Retry jumper |
LED Features |
1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED |
4x EZ Debug LED |
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector |
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors |
1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector |
Internal Buttons |
1x Power button |
1x Reset button |
Switches |
1x Multi-BIOS switch |
Back Panel Connectors |
1x Clear CMOS button |
1x Flash BIOS button |
2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
1x HDMI port |
8x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports |
1x LAN (RJ45) port |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C ports |
2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors |
5x OFC audio jacks |
1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector |
I/O Controller |
NUVOTON NCT6687D-M Controller Chip |
Hardware Monitor |
CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection |
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection |
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control |
BIOS Features |
Dual BIOS |
2x 256 Mb flash |
UEFI AMI BIOS |
ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0 |
Multi-language |
Software |
Drivers |
MSI Center |
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility |
Nahimic |
MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) |
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) |
CPU-Z MSI GAMING |
Google Chrome, Google Toolbar, Google Drive |
Norton Internet Security Solution |
Special Features |
Audio |
Audio Boost 5 |
Nahimic 3 |
Sound Tune |
Network |
2.5G LAN |
LAN Manager |
Intel WiFi |
Cooling |
All Aluminum Design |
Extended Heatsink Design |
MOSFET Baseplate |
M.2 Shield Frozr |
K7 thermal pad |
Choke pad |
Pump Fan |
Smart Fan Control |
LED |
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/CORSAIR/RGB) |
Mystic Light SYNC |
Ambient Link |
EZ LED Control |
EZ DEBUG LED |
Performance |
Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot |
Lightning Gen 4 M.2 |
DDR4 Boost |
Memory Force |
Core Boost |
Game Boost |
OC Engine |
Lightning USB 20G |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G |
USB with Type A C |
Front USB Type-C |
Dual CPU Power 2x 8 pin |
SUPPLEMENTAL PCIE POWER CONNECTOR |
2oz Copper thickened PCB |
Protection |
PCIe Steel Armour |
DDR4 Steel Armor |
Pre-installed I/O Shielding |
Experience |
Smart Button |
MSI Center |
Duet Display |
Frozr AI Cooling |
Click BIOS 5 |
System Saver |
Flash BIOS Button |
General |
Package contents |
1x MEG Z590 UNIFY |
1x USB drive with drivers & utilities |
2x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
1x LED JRGB Y cable |
1x LED JCORSAIR cable |
1x LED JRAINBOW cable |
1x Wi-Fi antenna |
1x Case badge |
2x M.2 screw standoff (2 sets/pack) |
1x MEG sticker |
1x SATA cable stickers |
1x Product registration card |
1x Small screwdriver set |
1x Small brush |
Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor |
30.5 x 24.4 cm |
Warranty Information |
Warranty |
3 Year Warranty |