MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE User manual

MEG Z790 GODLIKE
Motherboard
User Guide

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Contents
Quick Start..................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 16
Special Features......................................................................................................... 22
Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 23
Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................................. 24
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 26
Audio Jacks Connection ....................................................................................... 26
Installing Antennas............................................................................................... 28
Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain................................................ 29
Overview of Components........................................................................................... 30
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 31
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 32
PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 33
M2_1~7: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 34
SATA_5~8 & SATA_A1~A2: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ........................................... 46
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 46
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 47
W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector ............................................................ 48
JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector................................................................ 48
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PD_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................ 49
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 50
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 50
JUSB5~6: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Front Panel Connectors.............................. 51
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors .................................................................. 51
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 52
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 52
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper.................................................................. 53
JLN1~2: Low Temperature Booting Jumper ....................................................... 53
JOC_FS1: Safe Boot Jumper................................................................................ 54
JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button Connector................................................................. 54
T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connector............................................................... 55
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch ............................................................................. 55
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1~2, SYS_FAN1~7: Fan Connectors.............................. 56
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 57
V-Check Points Lite .............................................................................................. 57
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M_SW1: M-Vision Switch...................................................................................... 59
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 61
JARGB_V2_1~3: A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors......................... 62
Onboard LEDs............................................................................................................. 64
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 64
JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... 64
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control................................................................................... 64
Debug Code LED................................................................................................... 65
Boot Phases.......................................................................................................... 65
Debug Code LED Table......................................................................................... 65
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center.......................................................................... 72
UEFI BIOS.................................................................................................................... 73
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 74
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 75
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 75
Block Diagram............................................................................................................... i
Regulatory Notices....................................................................................................... ii

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Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing a new motherboard from MSI®. This Quick Start section
provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the
installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it
with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by
scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA1700 CPU
LGA1700 CPU Fan
DDR5 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

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Safety Information
∙The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
∙Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap
is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal
object before handling the motherboard.
∙Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
∙Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
∙Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
∙If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
∙Keep this user guide for future reference.
∙Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
∙Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
∙Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
∙All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
∙If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
• Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
• The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
• The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
• The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
• The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
∙Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
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Case stand-off notification
To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between
the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep
out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to
serve as a warning to user.
Avoid collision notification
Protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being
scratched.

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Installing a Processor
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∙https://youtu.be/KMf9oIDsGes
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Installing DDR5 memory
∙https://youtu.be/XiNmkDNZcZk
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DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
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HDD LED
RESET SW
Connecting the Front Panel Header
∙http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
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Power LED
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
Reset SwitchHDD LED

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Installing the Motherboard
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∙https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
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Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in
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Connecting the Power Connectors
∙http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1~2
PD_PWR1

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Installing SATA Drives
∙http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Installing a Graphics Card
∙http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Power On
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Specifications
CPU
∙Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors,
Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
∙Processor socket LGA1700
* Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors
are released.
Chipset Intel® Z790 Chipset
Memory
∙4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 192GB*
∙Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
∙Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
∙Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
∙Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
∙Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
* Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots
∙2x PCIe x16 slots (From CPU)
• Supports x16/x0, x8/x8
• PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16*
• PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x8**
* PCI_E1 slot will run at x8 speed with when installing device in the PCI_E2 slot
or M2_4 slot.
** PCI_E2 slot will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_4 slot.
Multi-GPU ∙Supports AMD Multi-GPU
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Thunderbolt™ 4
Intel® JHL8540 Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller
∙2x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt
mode/ USB4 20Gbps/ Power Delivery up to 15W on the
back panel
• Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt
devices
• Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
• Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2
devices
• Supports up to 5V/3A ,15W power charging
• Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt™ 4
devices or five Thunderbolt™ 3 devices
• Supports up to 8K display (need to connect the
DisplayPort of the discrete graphics card to the Mini
DisplayPort Input port on the back panel)
SATA Ports
∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• SATA_5~8 (From Z790 chipset)*
• SATA_A1~A2 (From ASM1061)
* SATA_5~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in the M2_5 slot.
SATA_7~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
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M.2 SSD Slots
∙7x M.2 slots (Key M)
• M2_1 slot (From CPU)
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
• Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
• M2_2 & M2_3 slots (From Z790 chipset)
• M2_2 slot supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
• M2_3 slot supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
• Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
• M2_4 slot (From CPU)*
• Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
• Supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
• M2_5, M2_6 & M2_7 slots (From Z790 chipset)
• M2_5 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s**
• M2_6 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
• M2_7 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
• Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
* PCI_E2 slot will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_4 slot.
** SATA_5~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in the M2_5 slot.
SATA_7~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
RAID
∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices*
∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2
NVMe storage devices
* SATA_A1 and SATA_A2 do not support RAID function.
Audio
Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA
∙7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio
∙Supports up to 32-bit/384kHz playback on front panel
∙Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ∙1x Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN controller
∙1x Marvell® AQC113CS-B1-C 10Gbps LAN controller
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Wi-Fi & Bluetooth®
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E)
slot
∙Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz*
(160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
∙Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**, FIPS, FISMA
* The usage of Wi-Fi 6GHz band relies on Windows 11 support and depends on
every country’s regulations.
** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset
vendor’s website for details.
Power Connectors
∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
∙2x 8-pin +12V power connectors
∙1x 6-pin PCIe power connector*
* To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be
connected to the power supply unit.
Internal USB
Connectors
∙2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C front panel ports
(From Z790 chipset)*
• JUSB6 supports USB PD 60W fast charging**
∙2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (From GL3523)
• Supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (From Hub-GL850G)
• Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
* JUSB6 doesn’t support USB 2.0 and older USB devices.
** To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging for JUSB6, the PD_PWR1 connector
needs to be connected to the power supply unit.
Fan Connectors
∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
∙2x 4-pin water-pump fan connectors
∙7x 4-pin system fan connectors
System Connectors
∙1x Front panel audio connector
∙2x System panel connectors
∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector
∙1x 3-pin Water flow connector
∙2x 2-pin Thermal sensor connectors
∙1x TPM module connector
∙1x Tuning Controller connector
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Buttons
∙1x Power button
∙1x Reset button
∙1x Clear CMOS button on the back panel
∙1x Flash BIOS button on the back panel
∙1x Smart button on the back panel
Jumpers
∙1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙1x Slow mode jumper
∙2x Low temperature booting jumpers
∙1x OC safe boot BIOS jumper
∙1x OC retry jumper
Switches
∙1x EZ LED Control switch
∙1x Multi-BIOS switch
∙1x M-Vision switch
LED Features
∙1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
∙3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors
∙4x EZ Debug LED
∙1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
Back Panel
Connectors
∙1x Clear CMOS button
∙1x Flash BIOS button
∙1x Smart button
∙2x LAN (RJ45) jacks
∙3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790
chipset)
∙4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From GL3590)
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
∙2x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports
∙2x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt pass through)
∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
∙5x OFC audio jacks
∙1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687-R Controller Chip
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