MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE LGA 1851 DDR5 Motherboard

CPU Support

• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

Memory

• Slots: 4 × DDR5 UDIMM
• Max Capacity: 256 GB (64 GB per slot)
• Architecture: Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
• Supported Types: Non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5
• JEDEC Speeds: 4800 – 6400 MT/s
• Overclocked (OC) Speeds:
  • 1DPC 1R: Up to 9200+ MT/s
  • 1DPC 2R: Up to 7200+ MT/s
  • 2DPC 1R: Up to 6400+ MT/s
  • 2DPC 2R: Up to 5600+ MT/s
• Features:
  • Intel® XMP 3.0 support
  • CUDIMM support
  • Single-sided DIMM latches

Onboard Graphics (via CPU)

• Display Outputs:
  • 2 × Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 support
  • Max resolution: 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz

Expansion Slots

• PCI_E1 (from CPU): PCIe 5.0 x16
  • Drops to x8 if M.2_6 uses PCIe 5.0 from CPU
• PCI_E2 (from CPU): PCIe 5.0 x8
  • Drops to x4 if M.2_6 uses PCIe 5.0 from CPU
• PCI_E3 (from chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Unavailable if M.2_5 is populated

Storage

• Total M.2 Slots: 8
  • Onboard: 6 slots
    • M.2_1 (CPU): PCIe 5.0 x4 (2280/2260)
    • M.2_2 (CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/2260)
    • M.2_3 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/2260)
    • M.2_4 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 (22110/2280)
    • M.2_5 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA (2280/2260) → disables PCI_E3
    • M.2_6 (Hybrid): PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU) + PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), BIOS-switchable
  • Via M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 Card: 2 additional PCIe 5.0 x4 slots
• SATA Ports: 4 × SATA 6Gb/s
• RAID Support:
  • SATA: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
  • NVMe (M.2): RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Audio

• Codec: Realtek® ALC4082 + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
• Channels: 7.1-channel USB High-Performance Audio
• Features:
  • S/PDIF-out (optical)
  • Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback on front panel

Networking

• Wired LAN:
  • Marvell® AQC113CS 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Intel® Killer™ E5000B 5 Gigabit Ethernet
• Wireless:
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band: 2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 5.8 Gbps, 320 MHz channels)
  • Bluetooth: 5.4
  • Module pre-installed in M.2 (Key-E) slot

Thunderbolt™ 4

• Ports:
  • 1 × rear Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C)
  • 1 × front Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C)
• Features:
  • Up to 40 Gbps (Thunderbolt), 20 Gbps (USB4), 10 Gbps (USB 3.2)
  • Supports 8K display output
  • 15W power delivery (5V/3A)
  • Daisy-chain: up to 3 Thunderbolt 4 or 5 Thunderbolt 3 devices

USB Ports

• USB 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2): 1 × Type-C
• USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2): 8 × Type-A + 5 × Type-C
• USB 5Gbps / 2.0: Not listed on rear (assumed included in totals)

• USB 20Gbps Type-C: 1 (supports USB PD 60W fast charging when PD_PWR1 is connected)
• USB 10Gbps Type-C: Not specified separately
• USB 5Gbps Type-A: 4
• USB 2.0: 4

• 1 × Thunderbolt 5 card connector (JTBT5, RTD3 support)
• 4 × USB 2.0
• 4 × USB 5Gbps Type-A
• 1 × USB 20Gbps Type-C

Internal Connectors

• Power:
  • 1 × 24-pin ATX
  • 2 × 8-pin CPU
  • 1 × 8-pin PCIe
  • 1 × Front Type-C PD (PD_PWR1, required for 60W charging)
• Cooling & Monitoring:
  • 1 × CPU fan
  • 2 × Pump/Sys combo fans
  • 7 × System fans
  • 1 × Water Flow sensor
  • 2 × Thermal Sensors (T_SEN)
  • 1 × Slow Mode Booting Jumper (JSLOW)
• Lighting:
  • 3 × Addressable RGB V2 (5V 3-pin)
  • 1 × Standard RGB (12V 4-pin)
• Other:
  • TPM 2.0 header
  • 2 × Front panel (JFP)
  • Front audio (JAUD)
  • Chassis intrusion (JCI)
  • Tuning Controller (JDASH)
  • EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)
  • V-check point

Back Panel I/O

• 2 × Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps USB-C)
• USB 20Gbps Type-C
• USB 10Gbps Type-C ×5
• USB 10Gbps Type-A ×8
• 10G LAN (RJ45)
• 5G LAN (RJ45)
• Wi-Fi / Bluetooth antennas
• HD Audio jacks
• Optical S/PDIF-Out
• Flash BIOS Button
• Clear CMOS Button
• Smart Button

Diagnostics & Features

• Dynamic Dashboard III: Real-time system monitoring display
• EZ Digi-Debug LED: 2-digit POST code display
• EZ LED Control Switch: On/off for onboard RGB

Form Factor & OS Support

• Form Factor: E-ATX (277 × 304.8 mm)
• Operating System: Windows® 11 64-bit