Features
PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.
COOLING
WAVY FIN DESIGN
Compare with traditional fin-array, the exclusive wavy fin design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, also enhances the airflow efficiency, increases the thermal performance significantly.
DOUBLE SIDE M.2 SHIELD FROZR
World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, the double side M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.
FROZR HEATSINK DESIGN
MEG Z590 GODLIKE features active cooling solution for the enthusiast gamers and prosumers. The Double Ball Bearing Design, Zero Frozr Technology and dedicated software functions enhance the user experience and provide the extreme performance.
ALUMINUM BACKPLATE
The heavy and aluminum backplate not only strengthens the motherboard, protects components, prevents PCB bending, but also cools down your Mosfet with dedicated thermal pad, makes your VRM temperature low and ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed.
FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
AUTODETECT DC OR PWM MODE WITH HYSTERESIS
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.
FROZR AI COOLING
Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.
- Performance mode
- Silent mode
- Manual mode
DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.
OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
POWER SOLUTION
STRUCTURE – DIRECT 20 PHASES POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 20+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 90A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z590 GODLIKE is ready for breaking the world record.
CORE BOOST
Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
GAME BOOST – 1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
MORE FOR PERFORMANCE
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
DIGITAL POWER DESIGN
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.
DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS
Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.
SUPPLEMENTAL PCIE POWER CONNECTOR
The extra 6-pin PCI-E power connector provides dedicated power for PCI-E slots, augmenting the power provided by the 24-pin and the graphics card directly.
DIY FRIENDLY
DYNAMIC DASHBOARD II
The next level of onboard motherboard diagnostics is here! A colorful OLED screen panel that can display the status of the GODLIKE motherboard – view a hardware monitor, read debug codes, and find other useful information. Furthermore, you can customize the display with GIF animations.
FULL ARMOR DESIGN
MEG Z590 GODLIKE features an exclusive full armor design that covers 90% of the motherboard area, including the messy cables. This allows you to show off your PC build thanks to the armor’s magnetic design. Even more, it helps cable management and optimizes airflow arrangement.
EXCLUSIVE DIY ACCESSORY
GODLIKE is designed for extreme power users. To improve the user experience, the DIY Stands Set provides you a new way to build your PC platform with ease, it even supports fan installation with different scenario. Furthermore, the Tuning Controller allows power users to fine-tune the complicated overclocking parameter with just one button in your hand.
MORE USER FRIENDLY GADGETS
- Battery sticker, Cable labels and Dragon badge
- Cleaning brush
- USB drive
- Screwdrivers
SYSTEM SAVER – BOOT UP GUARANTEED
Having trouble with updating the BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don’t worry! With System-Saver, use one of 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again.
MORE USER FRIENDLY ENHANCEMENTS
PRE-INSTALLED IO
The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and makes your installation process easier and safer.
XL CLIP
The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
SMART BUTTON
One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.
DEBUG LED
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!
EZ DEBUG LED
Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
PROTECTION
8 LAYERS PCB – MORE RELIABLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION
8 PCB layers allows for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds. This is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.
PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.
FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
SUPER STABLE GAMING WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY COMPONENTS
MSI uses high quality components rated for reliable operation even under extreme conditions.
TITANIUM CHOKE III
Ti choke III has 30% improved power delivery efficiency compared to its predecessor, allowing for improved overclocking stability
90A SMART POWER STAGE
Next-gen 3-in-1 Mosfet package capable of delivering more power at precise timings with fewer components.
HI-C CAP
Hi-C CAP is a small, but super-efficient capacitor with 93% energy efficiency. The short height lets them be located close to the CPU socket without blocking large coolers.
SOLID CAP
Japanese made Solid CAPs are built for high-reliability motherboards with their aluminum core design. These capacitors have low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and are rated to work for more than 10-years.
CERTIFIED FOR GAMING
MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback from the world’s best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard that’s both powerful and reliable.
WINDOWS 10 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 10. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.
LIGHTNING GEN 4
GEN 4 PCI-E AND M.2 – LIGHTNING GEN 4 M.2
Utilizing 11th Gen Intel processors, MSI Z590 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI MAG SERIES motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.
M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 S
This PCI-Express card offers two extra M.2 slots with smart fan cooling solution to increase your storage capacity at maximum speed, features auto detect function for the M.2 access and the M.2 temperature for easy checking.
OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSD
PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel® Optane™ Memory device. Intel® Optane™ technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.
EASY RAID SETUP WITH M.2 GENIE
Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed and put multiple SSDs in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. That’s why we created M.2 Genie, a brilliant feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 and U.2 much easier and less time consuming.
MEMORY
ENHANCEMENT – A HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z590. Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
DDR4 BOOST – EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.
MEMORY FORCE – EASY TUNING YOUR DDR4 MEMORY
MSI MEG series motherboards feature exclusive Memory Force function which shows the current state of DDR4 memory. This patent-pending feature simplifies the complicated training flow to an easy graphic that helps you determine the direction of overclocking without the redundant reboot and testing process.
EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE
The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
BIOS & SOFTWARE
MSI CENTER
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.
SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
SOUND TUNE – Sound Clearly. Tune Smartly.
The AI-powered noise cancellation is trained through deep neural network (DNN), the model is generated with more than 500 million data, simulate the way human brain works. When a sound is heard, the model automatically recognizes and separate vocal sound from background noises; hence, filtering out all the unwanted Noise.
RESIZABLE BAR (RE-SIZE BAR)
Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.
CONNECTIVITY
MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
NETWORKING
10G + 2.5G LAN – ONBOARD 10G SUPER LAN
MEG Z590 GODLIKE features high-bandwidth and low-latency onboard 10G Super LAN plus Intel 2.5G LAN for power users, provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY
The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.
NEXT-GEN INTEL® WI-FI 6E & BLUETOOTH
Connect to a high-speed wireless network powered by an Intel® Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution with dedicated high quality Wi-Fi antenna, delivering AX speeds up to 2.4Gbps.
LAN MANAGER – OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!
MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.
- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
- Allows you to change applications’ traffic priority
- Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application
THUNDERBOLT 4 – DUAL THUNDERBOLT™ 4 PORTS
Experience Thunderbolt 4 with unprecedented interface bandwidth speeds up to true 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices. Additionally, Maximum 8K display support, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant provide reliable connectivity and better user experience.
USB FRONT TYPE-C
MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.
AUDIO
AUDIO BOOST 5 HD – HIGH DEFINITION ALC4082 AUDIO PROCESSOR
From HD-A to USB Interface, twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192kHz to 32-bit/384kHz, deliver the highest sound quality.
ESS AUDIO DAC
Recreates the optimal natural analogue sound with ultra-low distortion to ensure a perfect, realistic display of sound.
HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.
GOLDEN AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF
Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal
DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
A dedicated headphone amplifier can drive audiophile headphones with up to 600Ω impedance
ALL NEW NAHIMIC 3 – FOR NEXT LEVEL AUDIO IMMERSION
Get ready to be amazed by the all new Nahimic 3 and live the gaming immersion like never before! With simple and intuitive new UI, the Nahimic 3 not only further enhances in game 3D surround sound, but also offers even more finite control over your music, movies, and conference calls.
ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.
SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS
Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.
DE-POP PROTECTION
Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.
TRUE COLOR MYSTIC LIGHT ON MOTHERBOARD
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and 31 LED effects.
MYSTIC LIGHT EXTENSION
Still not satisfied with the decoration on the ecosystem? The Mystic Light Extension will help you to have more attractive way to decorate you gaming rig by the LED Strips and still under controlled by the Mystic Light application.
JRGB
The JRGB pin header provides the max 3A(12V) power supply for the up to 3 meters 5050 RGB LED strips showing single color.
