MSI MEG Z590 GODLIKE motherboard Intel Z590 LGA 1200 Extended ATX
Product Technical Specification
Processor | |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Processor socket | LGA 1200 |
Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron,Intel Core i3,Intel Core i5,Intel Core i7,Intel Core i9,Intel Pentium G |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1200 (Socket H5) |
Memory | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Non-ECC | Yes |
Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2666,2933,3200 |
Maximum internal memory | 128 |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers | |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,SATA III |
Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
RAID levels | 0,1,5,10 |
Graphics | |
Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX |
Internal I/O | |
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) | 9 |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
TPM connector | Yes |
12V power connector | Yes |
RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
Headphone outputs | 4 |
Microphone in | Yes |
S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Thunderbolt ports quantity | 2 |
WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
USB connector type | USB Type-A,USB Type-C |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,10 Gigabit Ethernet |
LAN controller | Aquantia AQC107,Intel I225-V |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Features | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z590 |
Audio chip | Realtek ALC4082 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 |
PC health monitoring | FAN,Temperature |
Component for | PC |
Motherboard form factor | Extended ATX |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Number of mounting holes | 9 |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Expansion slots | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
BIOS | |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 512 |
ACPI version | 6.2 |
Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
Clear CMOS button | Yes |
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 3.0 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 305 |
Depth | 277 |
Packaging content | |
Cables included | SATA |
Drivers included | Yes |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
WAVY FIN DESIGN
Compare with traditional fin-array, the exclusive wavy fin design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, also enhances the airflow efficiency, increases the thermal performance significantly.
FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
FROZR AI COOLING
Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.
DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.
DIRECT 20 PHASES POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 20+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 90A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z590 GODLIKE is ready for breaking the world record.
CORE BOOST
Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
MORE FOR PERFORMANCE
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
DIGITALL POWER DESIGN
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.
DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS
Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.
SUPPLEMENTAL PCIE POWER CONNECTOR
The extra 6-pin PCI-E power connector provides dedicated power for PCI-E slots, augmenting the power provided by the 24-pin and the graphics card directly.
DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II
The next level of onboard motherboard diagnostics is here! A colorful 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.
FULL ARMOR DESIGN
MEG Z590 GODLIKE features an exclusive full armor design that covers 90% of the motherboard area, including the messy cables. This allows you to show off your PC build thanks to the armor's magnetic design. Even more, it helps cable management and optimizes airflow arrangement.
EXCLUSIVE DIY ACCESSORY
GODLIKE is designed for extreme power users. To improve the user experience, the DIY Stands Set provides you a new way to build your PC platform with ease, it even supports fan installation with different scenario. Furthermore, the Tuning Controller allows power users to fine-tune the complicated overclocking parameter with just one button in your hand.
BOOT UP GUARANTEED
Having trouble with updating the BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don’t worry! With System-Saver, use one of 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again.
MORE USER FRIENDLY ENHANCEMENTS
PRE-INSTALLED IO
The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and makes your installation process easier and safer.
XL CLIP
The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
SMART BUTTON
One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.
DEBUG LED
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!
EZ DEBUG LED
Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
MORE RELIABLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION
8 PCB layers allows for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds. This is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.
PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.
FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR
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 in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
SUPER STABLE GAMING WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY COMPONENTS
MSI uses high quality components rated for reliable operation even under extreme conditions.
TITANIUM CHOKE III
Ti choke III has 30% improved power delivery efficiency compared to its predecessor, allowing for improved overclocking stability
90A SMART POWER STAGE
Next-gen 3-in-1 Mosfet package capable of delivering more power at precise timings with fewer components.
HI-C CAP
Hi-C CAP is a small, but super-efficient capacitor with 93% energy efficiency. The short height lets them be located close to the CPU socket without blocking large coolers.
SOLID CAP
Japanese made Solid CAPs are built for high-reliability motherboards with their aluminum core design. These capacitors have low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and are rated to work for more than 10-years.
LIGHTNING GEN 4 M.2
Utilizing 11th Gen Intel processors, MSI Z590 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.
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, features auto detect function for the M.2 access and the M.2 temperature for easy checking.
OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSD
PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel® Optane™ Memory device. Intel® Optane™ technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.
EASY RAID SETUP WITH M.2 GENIE
Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed and put multiple SSDs in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. That’s why we created M.2 Genie, a brilliant feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 and U.2 much easier and less time consuming.
A HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z590. Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
XTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.
MEMORY FORCE – EASY TUNING YOUR DDR4 MEMORY
MSI MEG series motherboards feature exclusive Memory Force function which shows the current state of DDR4 memory. This patent-pending feature simplifies the complicated training flow to an easy graphic that helps you determine the direction of overclocking without the redundant reboot and testing process.
EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE
The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
MSI CENTER
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
CLICK BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!
GAME BOOST
Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.
XMP
Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.
HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.
SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
Sound Clearly. Tune Smartly.
The AI-powered noise cancellation is trained through deep neural network (DNN), the model is generated with more than 500 million data, simulate the way human brain works. When a sound is heard, the model automatically recognizes and separate vocal sound from background noises; hence, filtering out all the unwanted Noise.
ONBOARD 10G SUPER LAN
MEG Z590 GODLIKE features high-bandwidth and low-latency onboard 10G Super LAN plus Intel 2.5G LAN for power users, provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY
The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.
OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!
MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.
MSI LAN MANAGER
- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
- Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
- Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application
Processor | |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Processor socket | LGA 1200 |
Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron,Intel Core i3,Intel Core i5,Intel Core i7,Intel Core i9,Intel Pentium G |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1200 (Socket H5) |
Memory | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Non-ECC | Yes |
Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2666,2933,3200 |
Maximum internal memory | 128 |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers | |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,SATA III |
Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
RAID levels | 0,1,5,10 |
Graphics | |
Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX |
Internal I/O | |
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) | 9 |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
TPM connector | Yes |
12V power connector | Yes |
RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
Headphone outputs | 4 |
Microphone in | Yes |
S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Thunderbolt ports quantity | 2 |
WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
USB connector type | USB Type-A,USB Type-C |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,10 Gigabit Ethernet |
LAN controller | Aquantia AQC107,Intel I225-V |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Features | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z590 |
Audio chip | Realtek ALC4082 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 |
PC health monitoring | FAN,Temperature |
Component for | PC |
Motherboard form factor | Extended ATX |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Number of mounting holes | 9 |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Expansion slots | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
BIOS | |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 512 |
ACPI version | 6.2 |
Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
Clear CMOS button | Yes |
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 3.0 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 305 |
Depth | 277 |
Packaging content | |
Cables included | SATA |
Drivers included | Yes |
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