The MSI Z490M-S01 is an Intel Z490 (LGA 1200) micro-ATX motherboard designed for 10th Gen Intel Core processors. Featuring a compact form factor, it supports Dual Channel DDR4 memory with speeds up to 2933MHz across 4 DIMM slots and a maximum capacity of 128GB. The board includes 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for graphics expansion, plus 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and 1x M.2 slot (Key M) for NVMe SSDs. Storage conNECtivity comprises 6x SATA 6Gbps ports supporting RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. Networking is handled by Gigabit LAN, while rear I/O offers 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0, PS/2 combo port, and HD audio jacks. The motherboard features a 6-phase VRM design with solid capacitors for stable power delivery, along with military-grade components for enhanced durability. Additional features include BIOS Flashback+, EZ Debug LED, and Mystic Light RGB header for system customization.