Packaging and Contents

The front of the MSI Z490 Unify box features a black backdrop with a shot of the board on the left side. "MEG Z490 Unify" features in the bottom right, with Intel badges in the top right. The MSI logo is in the top left.

The back of the box has all the highlights: a top-down shot of the board, several panels detailing prominent features, a diagram outlining the rear I/O, and the specifications list. The box design is well executed and a good fit for the board.


The accessories are mostly standard, with a few nice extras. MSI has included some cable labels, as well as a variety of RGB extensions. Notably absent is any kind of rear I/O shield because the shield is integrated into the board.

The full list of accessories includes:

• Manual and support DVD
• MSI registration and rewards cards
• MSI product catalog
• 4x SATA 6 Gb/s cables
• 3x M.2 mounting screws
• Cable labels
• MSI badge
• 3x cable extensions
• WiFi antenna