MEG X870E GODLIKE - User Guide - Quick Start - Motherboard Installation

Oct 25, 2026

MEG X870E GODLIKE user guide covers the MEG series motherboard from first-time setup through configuration. It provides a Quick Start with installation diagrams, then expands into key specifications and special features. The manual lists package contents, rear I/O back panel connectors, and LED status tables for 5Gbps and 10Gbps LAN ports, followed by audio and antenna installation. It further details component overview, expansion and M.2/SATA connector layouts, power and fan connectors, jumpers, and BIOS/driver installation steps via MSI tools, ending with UEFI BIOS setup and regulatory notices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages99

Reading Time4 h 9 min

AccessFree to download

Quick Start

Specifications

Special Features

Package Contents

Back Panel Connectors

5Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table

10Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table

Audio Jacks Connection

Installing Antenna

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DDR5 DIMM Slots

PCIe Expansion Slots

M.2 Slots

SATA Connectors

Audio/Front Panel Connectors

Power Connectors

USB Type-C and USB Connectors

Fan Connectors

Jumpers and Sensors

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Drivers with MSI Driver Utility Installer

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

MEG Series Motherboard MEG X870E GODLIKE User Guide Contents Quick Start .......................................................................................................................4 Specifications ................................................................................................................17 Special Features ............................................................................................................23 Package Contents .........................................................................................................24 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................25 5Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table .......................................................................... 26 10Gbps LAN Port LED Status Table ........................................................................ 26 Audio Jacks Connection ......................................................................................... 27 Installing Antenna ................................................................................................... 29 Overview of Components ............................................................................................30 CPU Socket .............................................................................................................. 33 DDR5 DIMM Slots..................................................................................................... 35 PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots ............................................................................. 37 M2_ 1~5: M.2 Slots (Key M) ...................................................................................... 40 SATA_P3~P4 & SATA_S3~S4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ........................................... 50 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector .............................................................................. 50 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...................................................................... 51 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1, PD_PWR1, JSATA_PWR1: Power Connectors .............................................................................................................. 52 JBRG_HUB1: EZ Link Connector ............................................................................ 54 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ......................................................................... 55 JOCFS1: Safe Boot Jumper .................................................................................... 55 JUSBC1~C2: USB Type-C® Front Panel Connectors .............................................. 56 JUSB2~3: USB 5Gbps Connector............................................................................ 56 JUSB1 & JUSB_BRG_ 1: USB 2.0 Connector ........................................................... 57 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_SYS1~2, SYS_FAN1~7: Fan Connectors ................................... 58 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .............................................................. 59 W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector ............................................................... 59 JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper.............................................................. 60 T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connectors ................................................................ 60 JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector .................................................................. 61 POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button .................................................... 61 V-Check Points Lite ................................................................................................. 62 M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card ........................................................................ 63 BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch................................................................................

FAQs

What does the Quick Start section help you do?

It provides clear diagrams to guide motherboard installation step by step.

Which sections explain the motherboard’s hardware layout?

“Overview of Components” and the connector sections describe CPU socket, DDR5 DIMM slots, PCIe expansion slots, M.2 and SATA connectors, and various power, fan, USB, and jumper interfaces.

How are the OS and drivers installed according to the guide?

The guide includes “Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center” and “Installing Drivers with MSI Driver Utility Installer” sections to manage driver setup.

Oct 25, 2026

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