MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE E-ATX Gaming Motherboard

Model
Brand MSI
Model MEG Z490 GODLIKE
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1200
CPU Type Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
* Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors.
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z490
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
Intel JHL7540 Thunderbolt 3 Controller
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports on the back panel
Supports Thunderbolt 3 with a maximum resolution of 5120×2880 @60 Hz*
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with a maximum resolution of 4096×2304 @60 Hz
Maximum shared memory is 1GB

* Thunderbolt 3 supports two displays in 4K resolution or one display in 5K resolution.
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
Maximum Memory Supported 128GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mode
PCI Express x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports1,2
1 SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
2 SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot.
M.2 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices1
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices2
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices

1 SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
2 SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot.
Intel Optane Ready Intel Optane Memory Ready3
3 Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS E9018 combo DAC
Audio Channels 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports Optical S/PDIF output
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset AQUANTIA AQC107
Second LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed 10Gbps + 10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Wireless LAN Intel AX201
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
WiFi 6 Pre-Certified
Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot
Bluetooth Yes
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x LAN (RJ45) / 2 x Thunderbolt 3 / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 5 x Audio Jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
8 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x 3-pin Water Flow connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
2 x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor Extended ATX
LED Lighting RGB
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0″ x 10.9″
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX PCIE power connector
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11 Supported
Features
Features Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket.

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5000(OC) MHz.

Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future.

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Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports: Experience Thunderbolt 3 with unprecedented interface bandwidth speeds up to 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices.

Dynamic Dashboard II: Built-in colorful OLED screen panel indicates the status of GODLIKE and shows off your own personality.

Extreme Power Design: INTERSIL digital PWM, 16+1+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stage, dual CPU power connectors and exclusive Mirrored Power Arrangement to unleash the true power of your processors.

Outstanding Cooling Solution: Stacked Fin Array, VRM Heat-pipe, Frozr Heatsink, MOSFET Baseplate and M.2 Shield Frozr ensure the extreme performance with low temp.

Latest Network Solution: Onboard 10G Super LAN, 2.5G LAN and latest Wi-Fi 6 solution deliver the best online experience without lag.

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Smart Button: One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.

M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 S: This PCI-Express card offers two extra M.2 slots with smart fan cooling solution to increase your storage capacity at maximum speed.