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The MEG series seeks to transcend current gaming products, the flagship model designed to push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be. Combining the strengths of our existing arsenal with new innovative technology; this results in significant improvements in operational and gaming efficiency. With the MEG series, take complete control of performance and personalization with the ultimate gaming series for enthusiasts who want it all.

CPU
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
Chipset
  • Intel Z490 Express Chipset
Memory
  • 4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB
  • Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz
    1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz
    1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz
    2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
    2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
  • Supports Dual-Channel mode
  • Supports non-ECC mode, un-buffered memory
  • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Onboard Graphics

Intel JHL7540 Thunderbolt 3 Controller

  • 2x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports on the back panel
  • Supports Thunderbolt 3 with a maximum resolution of 5120x2880 @60 Hz
  • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 @60 Hz
  • Maximum shared memory is 1GB
    * Thunderbolt 3 supports two displays in 4K resolution or one display in 5K resolution.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS E9018 combo DAC
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports Optical S/PDIF output
LAN
  • 1x Aquantia AQC107 10G LAN controller
  • 1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller
Wireless Communication Module

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
Expansion Slots
  • 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mode
  • PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
    Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU
    Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
  • PCI_E3 slot (From chipset)
    Supports up to PCIe 3.0
  • 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology
  • Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire Technology
Storage Interface

Chipset:

  • 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • 3x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • M2_1 slot
    CPU support mode (From 11th Gen Intel CPU only)- supports PCIe 4.0 x4/3.0 x4
    Chipset support mode-supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
    Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
  • M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
  • M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors
  • SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot.
  • Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
USB

Chipset

  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector)
  • 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset

  • 8x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors)

Intel JHL7540 Thunderbolt 3 Controller

  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C ports on the back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
  • 1 x 6-pin ATX PCIE power connector
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 3 x M.2 slots (M-Key)
  • 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)
  • 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
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Port
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps (Type-A)
  • 1 x 2.5G LAN
  • 1 x 10G Super LAN
  • 2 x Wi-Fi /Bluetooth Antenna Connectors
  • 5 x HD Audio Connectors
  • 1 x Flash BIOS Button
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (Type-A)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out
I/O Controller
  • N/A
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Overheating warning
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
    * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS
  • N/A
Unique Features
  • N/A
Bundled Software
  • Driver Disc
Operating System
  • Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
  • E-ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 27.7cm

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Warranty Duration3 Years
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MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE with Wi-Fi, Intel Z490 Chipset, LGA1200, E-ATX Desktop Motherboard

  • Product Code: Z490 GODLIKE
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