MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE

MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE

MEG Z490 GODLIKE

OUTSTANDING COOLING SOLUTION
MEG Z490 GODLIKE motherboard
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Frozr Heatsink Design with Zero Frozr TechnologyExclusive to MEG class Z490 models, an active cooling design is ready to spin up when the VRM is loaded with power.

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MOSFET BaseplateMOSFET backplates are constructed from solid metal for heat dissipation.

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Stacked Fin Array with 7W/mK Thermal PadThe stacked fin array has increased surface for heat dissipation. A 7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsink.

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Heat-pipeConnects the two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the heat dissipation surface.

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Double Side M.2 Shield FrozrSustain maximum high-speed M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR and prevent SSD thermal throttling with a double-sided sandwiching thermal design.

MEG Z490 GODLIKE

UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY
UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY of the motherboard
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Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 portsConnect Thunderbolt devices via USB Type-C and transfer at speeds up to 40 Gb/s.

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Wi-Fi 6Featuring the latest wireless solution, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps and supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology.

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Triple Turbo M.2 Connectors3 x M.2 slots running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 bandwidth for ultra-fast NVMe based SSDs.

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10G Super LAN + 2.5G LANOnboard 10G Super LAN, 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6 deliver responsive online experiences without lag.

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M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN4 SAdd two extra M.2 slots for ultra-fast SSDs and sustain maximum transfer speeds with the smart fan cooling design.

MEG Z490 GODLIKE

STABLE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SYSTEM
Creator TRX40 motherboard and a video card
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Chest PlateA rigid black metal backplate reinforces the motherboard against bending and twisting.

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8-Layer PCB Design8 layer PCB improves signal transmission for extreme performance capabilities across the motherboard.

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ISL Digital PWM, 16 Phases with 90A SPSGODLIKE is built with 16 phases of 90A smart power stages to reliably drive the CPU during heavy workloads.

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Dynamic Dashboard IIA dynamic OLED screen panel can display the status of the GODLIKE motherboard and more.

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DDR4 Steel Armor & PCIe Steel ArmorReinforced and shielded slots for strength and protecting the point of connection from interference.

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Smart ButtonOnboard power and reset buttons.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAMING RIG

Personalize your PC with RGB LED lighting capable of 16.8 million colors with dynamic effects through the Mystic Light APP.

  • Customize colors
  • Customize effects
DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II
DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II

GODLIKE features a dynamic OLED screen panel that can display the status of the GODLIKE motherboard – view a hardware monitor, read debug codes, and find other useful information. Furthermore, you can customize the display with GIF animations.

THERMAL SOLUTION of the motherboard
THERMAL SOLUTION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI CORE PROCESSORS

Stacked Fin Array, VRM Heatpipe, Frozr Heatsink, and MOSFET Baseplate keep temperatures in check and let the CPU power delivery system sustain extreme performance.

TRIPLE TURBO M.2 of the motherboard
TRIPLE TURBO M.2 WITH SHIELD FROZR

Sustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a double-sided sandwiching thermal design that includes a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.

EXTREME POWER DESIGN of the motherboard
EXTREME POWER DESIGN

The power delivery system on MEG Z490 GODLIKE is built with an ISL Digital PWM, 16+1+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stages, and dual CPU power connectors. Exclusive to MEG class models is Mirrored Power Arrangement on the Vcore phases for releasing true power.

THUNDERBOLT™ 3 PORTS of the motherboard
ONBOARD THUNDERBOLT™ 3 PORTS

Two Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports on GODLIKE each deliver unprecedented interface bandwidth speeds up to 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices. Additionally, built in DisplayPort 1.4 output allows for compatible display devices to be attached.

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CHEST PLATE

MEG Z490 GODLIKE features a rigid metal backplate that reinforces the motherboard’s edges along the connectors, preventing bending and twisting during installation that could potentially damage or dislodge surface mounted components.

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PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDING

Pre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The patent-pending design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.

10G SUPER LAN of the motherboard
10G SUPER LAN + 2.5G LAN

Crush enemies on the battlefield with MSI LAN Manager. Onboard 10G Super LAN, 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6 deliver responsive online experiences without lag. Work faster to play sooner with increased bandwidth to quickly transfer 4K video, raw images, and other large files.

BLUETOOTH of the motherboard
WI-FI 6 & BLUETOOTH

Connect to a high-speed WIFI 6 network with onboard Wi-Fi 6. OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technology optimize data transmission and deliver speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

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UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE

MSI takes memory stability and performance to the extreme. The memory circuit layout has been optimized for reliability and tested extensively in partnership with major memory manufacturers for compatibility.

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AUDIO BOOST HD

A dedicated audio processor, ESS audio DAC, and headphone amplifier have been integrated into isolated audio circuitry to output game-changing studio grade sound.

STEEL ARMOR of the motherboard
MULTIPLE GPU SUPPORT AND PCI-E STEEL ARMOR

MEG Z490 GODLIKE supports both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD® CrossFire™ multi GPU technologies. PCI-E slot placements provide optimal airflow for graphics card cooling. MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

$900.00

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Description

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
4×288pin
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

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Date First Available
July 14, 2020

Additional information

Motherboard Brand

GIGABYTE

Socket Type

LGA1151

Motherboard Size

ATX

RAM Type

DDR4

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