Learn more about MSI MEG Z790 ACE

Model

Brand

MSI

Model

MEG Z790 ACE

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1700

CPU Type

Supports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z790

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR5)

Memory Standard

Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
– 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz
– 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
– 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
– 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz

Supports Intel XMP3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Memory Feature

Supports Intel XMP3.0 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

PCI Express 5.0 x16

2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
– Supports x16/x0, x8/x8
– PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)

Supports AMD CrossFire Technology

PCI Express 4.0 x16

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
– supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– PCI_E3 slot (From Z790 Chipset)

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

2 x Key M (PCIe/SATA) + 3 x Key M (PCIe) + 1 x Key E (WiFi/BT)

5x 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 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Supports up to 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 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
– Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices

SATA RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

Additional RAID Controller

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ PRO Combo DAC/HPA

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

Max LAN Speed

2.5Gbps

Wireless LAN

Intel Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Flash BIOS button
1 x Smart button
2 x LAN (RJ45) jacks
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset & Hub-GL3590)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
2 x Mini DisplayPort Inputs (for Thunderbolt 4 pass through)
2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
5 x OFC audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C ports (From Z790 chipset)*
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (From Hub GL3523)
– Support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (From Hub GL850G)
– Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
* To achieve 60W PD fast charging for JUSB6, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.

Other Connectors

Fan Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
2 x 4-pin water-pump fan connectors
5 x 4-pin system fan connectors

System Connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x 3-pin Water Flow connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Tuning Controller connector

Button
1 x Power button
1 x Reset button

Jumpers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Slow mode jumper
2 x Low temperature booting jumpers
1 x OC force enter BIOS jumper (Supports lower PCIe mode)

LED Features
1 x EZ LED Control switch
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
3 x 3-pin ARGB Gen2 LED connectors
4 x EZ Debug LED
1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED

Physical Spec

Form Factor

Extended ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 10.9″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin PD power connector

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11

Supported

Features

Features

MSI Center Features
– Gaming Mode
– Smart Priority
– Game Highlights
– Mystic Light
– Ambient Devices
– Frozr AI Cooling
– User Scenario
– True Color
– Live Update
– Hardware Monitoring
– Super Charger
– Devices Speed Up

Thermal Features
– All Aluminum Design
– Stacked Fin Array
– Heat-pipe Design
– M.2 Shield Frozr
– K7 MOSFET thermal pad / Extrachoke pad
– Fan headers (CPU + PUMP + SYSTEM)

Performance
– Core Boost
– VRM Power Design (VCPU / VGT / AUX)
– Dual CPU Power(2×8 pin)
– OC Engine
– Memory Boost
– Memory Force
– Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E / M.2 Slot
– Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E / M.2 Slot
– Multi GPU Support-Crossfire
– Thunderbolt 4
– Front USB Type-C
– USB with PD
– Server Grade PCB
– 2oz Copper thickened PCB

DIY Friendly
– PCI-E Steel Armor
– Pre-installed I/O Shield
– Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr
– EZ M.2 Clips
– EZ DEBUG LED
– EZ LED Control
– Smart Button
– System Saver

Audio
– Audio Boost 5 HD
– RGB Support
– Mystic Light
– Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
– Mystic Light Extension (A-RAINBOW V2)
– Ambient Devices Support

BIOS
– Click BIOS 5