Learn more about MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKEModelBrandMSIModelMEG Z790 GODLIKESupported CPUCPU Socket TypeLGA 1700CPU TypeSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron ProcessorsChipsetsChipsetIntel Z790MemoryNumber of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)Memory StandardSupports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7200+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHzSupports Intel XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memoryMaximum Memory Supported128GBChannel SupportedDual ChannelExpansion SlotsPCI Express 5.0 x162x PCIe x16 slots
- Supports x16/x0, x8/x8
- PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
- PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
- PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x8Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology
Supports AMD CrossFire TechnologyStorage DevicesSATA 6Gb/s6 x SATA 6Gb/sM.22 x Key M (PCIe/SATA) + 5 x Key M (PCIe) + 1 x Key E (WiFi/BT)M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 & M2_3 slots (From Z790 chipset)
- M2_2 slot supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- M2_3 slot supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From CPU)*
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
- Supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_5, M2_6 & M2_7 slots (From Z790 chipset)
- M2_5 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s**
- M2_6 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- M2_7 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices* PCI_E2 slot will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_4 slot.
** SATA5~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in the M2_5 slot. And SATA7~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices*
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices* SATA_ A1 and SATA_A2 do not support RAID function.Onboard AudioAudio ChipsetRealtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPAAudio Channels7.1 ChannelsOnboard LANLAN Chipset1x Aquantia AQC113 10Gbps LAN controllerSecond LAN Chipset1x Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controllerMax LAN Speed10Gbps + 2.5GbpsWireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz*(160MHz), up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.BluetoothSupports Bluetooth 5.2*, FIPS, FISMA* Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.Rear Panel PortsBack I/O Ports1x Clear CMOS button
1x Flash BIOS button
1x Smart button
2x LAN (RJ45) jacks
7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset & Hub-GL3590)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports
2x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt 4 pass through)
2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
5x OFC audio jacks
1x Optical S/PDIF Out connectorInternal I/O ConnectorsOnboard USB2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C front panel ports (From Z790 chipset)*
- JUSB6 supports USB PD 60W fast charging**
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (From GL3523)
- Supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
2x USB 2.0 connectors (From Hub-GL850G)
- Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports* JUSB6 doesn’t support USB 2.0 device.
** To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging for JUSB6, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.Other ConnectorsFan Connectors:
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
2x 4-pin water-pump fan connectors
7x 4-pin system fan connectorsSystem Connectors:
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x 3-pin Water Flow connector
2x 2-pin Thermal sensor connectors
1x TPM module connector
1x Tuning Controller connectorButtons
1x Power button
1x Reset button
1x Clear CMOS button on the back panel
1x Flash BIOS button on the back panel
1x Smart button on the back panelJumpers
1x Clear CMOS jumper
1x Slow mode jumper
2x Low temperature booting jumpers
1x OC Safe Boot BIOS jumper
1x OC Retry jumperSwitches
1x EZ LED Control switch
1x Multi-BIOS switch
1x M-Vision switchLED Features:
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors
4x EZ Debug LED
1x 2-Digit Debug Code LEDPhysical SpecForm FactorExtended ATXLED LightingRGBDimensions (W x L)12.0" x 12.0"Power Pin1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2x 8-pin +12V power connectors
1x 6-pin PCIe power connector** To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.Windows CompatibilityWindows 11SupportedFeaturesFeaturesMSI Center
- Gaming Mode
- Smart Priority
- Game Highlights
- Mystic Light
- Ambient Devices
- Frozr AI Cooling
- User Scenario
- True Color
- Live Update
- Hardware Monitoring
- Super Charger
- Speed UpCooling
- All Aluminum Design
- Wavy Fin Design
- Cross Heat-pipe Design
- Extended Heatsink Design
- M.2 Shield Frozr
- 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pad
- Choke thermal pad
- Pump Fan
- Smart Fan ControlLED
- Mystic Light Extension (RGB/ARGB)
- Mystic Light SYNC
- Ambient Devices SupportPerformance
- Lightning Gen 5 (M.2/PCI-E)
- Lightning Gen 4 (M.2)
- Multi GPU-(SLI/ CrossFire)
- M-Vision Dashboard
- Smart Button
- Memory Boost
- Memory Force
- Core Boost
- Game Boost
- OC Engine
- Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4.0
- Lightning USB 20G
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
- USB with Type A+C
- Front USB Type-C
- Dual CPU Power (2x 8 pin)
- Server PCB
- 2oz Copper thickened PCB
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