MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE w/ DDR5, Dual PCIe 5.0 Slots, 7x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, ESS DAC + HPA, 10Gb + 2.5Gb LANs, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3

MX00123242 MEG Z790 GODLIKE w/ DDR5, Dual PCIe 5.0 Slots, 7x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, ESS DAC + HPA, 10Gb + 2.5Gb LANs, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3
MX00123242 MEG Z790 GODLIKE w/ DDR5, Dual PCIe 5.0 Slots, 7x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, ESS DAC + HPA, 10Gb + 2.5Gb LANs, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3 MX00123242 MEG Z790 GODLIKE w/ DDR5, Dual PCIe 5.0 Slots, 7x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, ESS DAC + HPA, 10Gb + 2.5Gb LANs, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3 MX00123242 MEG Z790 GODLIKE w/ DDR5, Dual PCIe 5.0 Slots, 7x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, ESS DAC + HPA, 10Gb + 2.5Gb LANs, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3 MX00123242 MEG Z790 GODLIKE w/ DDR5, Dual PCIe 5.0 Slots, 7x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, ESS DAC + HPA, 10Gb + 2.5Gb LANs, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3

Product Info

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MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE Motherboard for Intel® 13th / 12 Gen Socket 1700 Processors

Designed with a black and heavy heatsink which comes with dark mirror and time carving design in pale gold illuminating that symbolizes the timeless form and function as well as representing perfection in its purest form. Featuring the latest technology, high-speed transmission, ultra-performance, and industry's first M-Vision Dashboard, the MEG Z790 GODLIKE is developed to unleash the extreme gaming potential of the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core processor and is ready to rule the tournament once again.

Supports 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors for BGA 1700 socket

Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 7800+ MHz (OC)

  • M-Vision Dashboard: The touchable 4.5-inch full-color IPS LCD not only indicates the status of your gaming rig which combines hardware monitor and debug function, but also allows system operation and customization with touch control
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience
  • Extreme Power Design: 26+2 phases power design with 105A Smart Power Stage and dual CPU power connectors are ready to unleash the maximum performance
  • Premium Thermal Module: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, Aluminum Cover, 7W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance
  • Maximum 7 x M.2 Connectors: Onboard septuple M.2 connectors including one PCIe 5.0 solution for the maximum storage performance. The double-sided Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster
  • Latest Network Solution: Onboard 10G Super LAN + 2.5G LAN ports and Wi-Fi 6E Wireless deliver the best online experiences
  • Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Dual Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G with 60W USB PD
  • DIY Friendly Design: Patented Magnetic & Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips, Smart Button, Pre-installed I/O Shield, Steel Armor
  • 8 Layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper: Provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise
  • Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with the latest premium ALC4082 audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience
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Features

EXTREME THERMAL & POWER SOLUTIONS

The heat dissipation module is one of the biggest contributors to keeping GODLIKE efficient and cool. The flagship and exclusive cooling solution make it unnecessary for gamers to worry about temperature problems.

The premium power solution, superior layout design, advanced PCB material and enhanced tuning parameter provide the extreme performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.

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LIGHTNING FAST STORAGE

Seven NVMe M.2 Card Slots
Onboard septuple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with one Lightning Gen 5 solution. Lightning Gen 5 M.2 solution delivered 12,311MB/s read speeds and 11,507 write speeds to meet the most demanding hardcore users. Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

The screwless M.2 patented design allows you to set your M.2 and Shield Frozr without the annoying screws, provides the easiest way for M.2 installation. The patented magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr design enables true “wire-less” RGB function, enhances the installation process and maximizes the storage performance.

Latest Connectivity

Onboard 10G Super LAN and 2.5G LAN deliver the best online experience without lag. The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

Thunderbolt 4 brings USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 Compliant.

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY

Take a huge step of DDR performance upgrade with the latest DDR5 memory. Combining a dedicated SMT welding process and with MSI memory boost technology, the MEG Z790 GODLIKE are ready to deliver world-class memory performance.

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One Board To Rule Them All!

M-VISION DASHBOARD
The 114mm (4.5 inch) Full Colour IPS LCD Touchscreen not only indicates the status of your gaming rig which combines hardware monitoring and debugging, but also allows system operation and customization with touch control.

System Operations:

  • Main Page
  • System Tuning
  • Power Off
  • Restart

System Info:

  • Hardware Monitoring
  • CPU Overheat Warning
  • Detect Hardware Status
  • Flash BIOS State

Tools:

  • Live Weather
  • System Clock
  • Countdown Timer
  • Media Controller
  • Hot Key Customization

ILLUSION LIGHTING
MEG Z790 GODLIKE features Illusion Lighting effect that adopts exclusive multiple structure, which allows GODLIKE to displays dual patterns in one area. The non-overlapping dual patterns not only showoff the well crafted of the GODLIKE, but also reinforce the DIY and MEG spirit.

LIGHTNING GEN 5
The latest and the fastest PCI-e data transfer solution can reach 128GB/s of unidirectional transfer bandwidth of a x16 interface that has doubled compared to its previous generation. Optimized by Steel Armor design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.

Additional Features:

  • Metal Backplate
  • Pre-installed IO Shield
  • Dual Front USB 20G Type-C with 60W PD
  • Smart Button
  • 8 Layers Server Grade with 2oz Copper PCB
  • Audio Boost 5 HD
  • XMP and iEXPO Profiles
  • MSI Center

Additional Information:

Visit the Manufacturer Product Web Page for Full Details

Download the Manufacturer Spec Sheet

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Rear I/O Ports

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Compatibility

Supports 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors for Socket BGA 1700

System Requirements

  • Windows® 11 / 10, 64 bit

Specifications

Make and Model MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE Motherboard
Part Number MEG Z790 GODLIKE
   
Windows® Support Windows® 11 / 10, 64 bit
CPU Support 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors for Socket BGA 1700
   
Chipset Intel® Z790 Chipset
CPU Socket Socket 1700
Memory 4x DDR5 UDIMM RAM Slots, Supports up to 128GB RAM

Supports Stock Clocked RAM: DDR5-5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 MHz (as per JEDEC Standards)

Supports Overclocked RAM: DDR5-7800+ / 7600 / 7400 / 7200 / 7000 / 6800 / 6600 / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 MHz

Maximum Overclocking Frequencies:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz

Supports Intel® XMP3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
   
Expansion Slots 2x PCI-E x16 slots:
PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot, supports x16 (electrical)
PCI_E2 PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot, supports x8 (electrical)
Multiple Graphic Cards Supports 2x AMD Graphics Cards at PCIe 5.0 in a x16 / x8 mode
Onboard Graphics* CPUs with integrated graphics are not supported by this Motherboard.

However, this Motherboard supports multiple DisplayPort ports via rear Dual Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports running in Alt Display Mode.

   
Storage 7x M.2 slots:
M.2_1 Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 22110/2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Supports PCIe 5.0 x4 22110/2280 devices
M.2_5 Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA 2280/2260 devices
M.2_6 Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 2280/2260 devices
M.2_7 Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 2280/2260 devices
- M.2 Drive Slots support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 where applicable.

6x SATA III 6Gb ports:
- All SATA III ports support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10

Slot Exceptions:
- PCI_E2 slot will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_4 slot.
- SATA 5~8 will be unavailable when installing a M.2 PCIe / SATA SSD Drive in the M2_5 slot.
   
USB Rear USB Ports:

Internal USB Ports via USB Headers:
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) header supports 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Type-C ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers support 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A ports
2x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers support 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) Type-A ports

   
Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt JHL8540 Chipset:
2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) / USB 4.0 (20Gbps) / USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Combo ports

Both TB4 ports supports 15W (5Vdc @ 3A) power charging

Each TB4 port can daisy-chain up to three TB4 devices or five TB3 devices

Dual Rear Mini-Displayport ports supports up to 8K displays*
*You need to connect the DisplayPort of an optional discrete graphics card to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel.

   
LAN Marvell® AQC113CS-B1-C LAN Chipset: 1x RJ45 10Gbps LAN port

Intel® LAN Chipset:
1x 2.5Gb RJ45 LAN port

Wi-Fi Intel® 6E Wireless Chipset:
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
TriBand (2.4 / 5 / 6GHz) Wireless
Maximum Data Transfer Rates: 2.4Gbps
Bluetooth Intel® 6E Wireless Chipset:
Bluetooth® v5.3 w/ FIPS, FISMA
   
Audio Realtek® ALC4082 Codec:
ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC / HPA

7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio
Supports up to 32-Bit / 384 kHz playback via front panel Connector

1x Front Audio Connector (JAUD)
5x Rear Gold Plated 3.5mm Audio jacks
1x Rear S/PDIF Digital port
   
Rear I/O Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) / USB 4.0 (20Gbps) Type-C / USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-C Combo ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C port
7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports

2x Mini-DisplayPort ports* supports up to 8K UHD displays
*need to connect the DisplayPort of an optional discrete graphics card to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel.

1x 2.5Gb RJ45 Ethernet port
2x WiFi Antenna jacks

5x Gold Plated 3.5mm Audio jacks
1x S/PDIF Audio port

1x BIOS FlashBack™ Button
1x Smart Button
1x Clear CMOS Button
   
Internal I/O Connectors 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)

1x CPU Fan
2x Pump Fan
7x System Fan

2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)

1x Water Flow connector
2x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x V-check point
1x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)

3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)

1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)

4x USB 2.0
4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
1x Front USB Type-C Quick Charge Connector (PD_PWR1)
   
LED Features 4x EZ Debug LED
1x EZ LED Control Switch
1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
   
Form Factor E-ATX Form Factor
   
Dimensions (LxW) 305 x 310mm
Weight N/A