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E-ATX motherboard with 3.99 inch LCD dashboard, silver heatsinks and black PCB

MSI

MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-K4H1-MS7NG MPN MEG Z890 GODLIKE

E-ATX Intel Z890 board for Core Ultra Series 2 with 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III, DDR5 to 9200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 slots, Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 7 and 10G LAN

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 /
  • 99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III monitors hardware in real time
  • 26+2+1+1 DRPS power stages deliver 110A for stable overclocking
  • DDR5 memory overclocked to 9200+ MT/s on single-rank modules
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2 slots enable fastest GPU and storage speeds
  • Thunderbolt 4 dual ports provide 40Gb/s connectivity and 8k display support

Flagship Z890 Motherboard

The MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE is an E-ATX board built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts and workstation users who need maximum connectivity and a 26+2+1+1 phase 110 A power delivery system. Dual Thunderbolt ports and 10G LAN complete the high-end feature set.

DDR5 Memory Scaling

Four 288-pin slots support up to 256 GB of DDR5 in dual-channel mode. JEDEC speeds run from 4800 to 6400 MT/s while Intel XMP 3.0 profiles reach 9200+ MT/s with a single-rank DIMM per channel. The board validates a long list of intermediate frequencies including 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8000, 8200, 8266, 8400, 8600, 8666, 8800, 8933, 9000, 9066 and 9200 MT/s.

Thermal and Acoustic Profile

The 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD provides real-time hardware monitoring so temperatures and fan speeds are visible at a glance. EZ Link consolidates front-panel, fan and ARGB headers into a bridge and control hub, reducing cable clutter and improving airflow. Robust VRM heatsinks and the 110 A DRPS design keep power delivery cool under sustained loads.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMEG Z890 GODLIKE
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsM.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_6 Source (From CPU+Chipset) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2242 devices
M.2_1 Source (via M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5) supports up to PCIe
SATA and RAID supportSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID controllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
Sound channels7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerMarvell AQC113CS
Second LAN controllerIntel Killer E5000B
Maximum network speed10 Gbit/s + 5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsPCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCIe x4 slotsPCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
Rear panel ports1 x Clear CMOS Button / 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x Smart Button / 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C / 2 x Antenna Bracket / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x LAN (RJ45) / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Onboard USB headers4 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A ports
1 x USB 20 Gbit/s Type C ports
Power
Power connectors1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
Size & build
Form factorExtended ATX
Width and length12.0 in × 10.9 in
Shipping weight6.67 kg
Package size381 × 369 × 127 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupport for Windows 11 64-bit
More details
PCI express x8PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)

Questions about this item

What does the 9200 MT/s DDR5 figure mean once the board is in a real machine?

That is the maximum overclocked speed reachable with one single-rank DIMM per channel and XMP 3.0 enabled; populating all four slots drops the ceiling to 4800 MT/s.

What does Thunderbolt 5 cap in practice on this board?

Each USB-C port delivers up to 40 Gb/s of bandwidth, supports 8K display output, daisy-chaining and USB4 compliance.

What does the E-ATX form factor need to fit or mount?

A case that accepts E-ATX dimensions and standard ATX mounting holes; the board also requires a 24-pin ATX plus two 8-pin EPS power connectors.

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