MSI MEG X570 UNIFY User Manual

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Overview of Components
Processor Socket
⚠
Important
∙ When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset
BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture.
∙ Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
∙ When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
∙ Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
∙ Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
∙ If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
∙ This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
operation beyond product specifications.
Introduction to the AM4
processor
The surface of the AM4 processor
has a yellow triangle to assist in
correctly lining up the processor for
motherboard placement. The yellow
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
53.62
mm
Distance from the center of the
CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.

MSI MEG X570 UNIFY Specifications

General

Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	4533, 1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600 MHz
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support	3-Way SLI, Crossfire
TPM connector	Yes
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA II connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8125
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Cooling type	Active
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD X570
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight	1000 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	268 mm