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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

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 /
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMEG Z890 GODLIKE
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 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
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
Memory FeatureMemory Support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9200+ MT/s
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
Supports Intel POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI Express x8PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
PCI Express x4PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
Other Slots* PCI_E1 slot will run at x8 speed and PCI_E2 slot will run at x4 speed when installing PCIe Gen 5 M.2 device in M2_6 slot.
** PCI_E3 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_5 slot.
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2M.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 RAIDSupports 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 ChipsetRealtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Channels7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
LAN ChipsetMarvell AQC113CS
Second LAN ChipsetIntel Killer E5000B
Max LAN Speed10Gbps + 5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O 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 2x2 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 USB4 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1 x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
Other Connectors1 x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)
1 x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1)
1 x CPU Fan
2 x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
7 x System Fan
1 x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)
2 x Front Panel (JFP)
1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1 x Water Flow connector
1 x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)
1 x Front Audio (JAUD)
2 x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)
1 x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
V-check point
Windows 11Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Form FactorExtended ATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 10.9"
Power Pin1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
Shipping weight6.67 kg
Package size381 × 369 × 127 mm

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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