The MEG series seeks to transcend current gaming products, the flagship model designed to push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be. Combining the strengths of our existing arsenal with new innovative technology; this results in significant improvements in operational and gaming efficiency. With the MEG series, take complete control of performance and personalization with the ultimate gaming series for enthusiasts who want it all. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking. Specifications: Basic Information Supported CPU Supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket Chipset Intel Z490 Chipset Form Factor 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ATX Form Factor Expansion Slots PCI 3x PCIe 3.0x 16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/ 0/ 4, 8/ 8/ 4) 2x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)PCIE_5 shares lanes with M2_3, please refer to manual for details M.2 Socket 3x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices2 M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices3 Intel Optane Memory Ready Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors Memory Type DDR4 Slots 4x memory slots Supported Memory Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Dual-Channel mode non-ECC mode, un-buffered memory Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Maximum Mamory 128GB Graphics Graphics Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire Technology Connector & Ports USB (s) Intel Z490 Chipset 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector) 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal USB connector) 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) ASMedia 3241 chipset 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel LAN Port (s) 1x Realtek 8125B 2.5G LAN controller Supported Storage Intel® Z490 Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports1 3x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices Intel Optane Memory Ready Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors Audio Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports Optical S/PDIF output Internal I/O Ports 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3x 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 connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x front panel audio connector 2x system panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector slow mode jumper 1x power button reset button 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector RTD3 connector 1x TBT connector Warranty Information Manufacturing Warranty 3 Years Others Special Features Intel AX201: Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps WiFi 6 Pre-Certified Supports Bluetooth 5.1 , FIPS, FISMA The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot  ..