Msi Meg Z890 ACE Motherboard

MSI MEG Z890 ACE Motherboard

The MSI MEG Z890 ACE Motherboard serves as a premium foundation for high-performance PC builds. This flagship motherboard robustly supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket. Consequently, it delivers extreme power delivery and extensive connectivity, catering specifically to enthusiasts. Furthermore, its advanced cooling solutions and cutting-edge features collectively ensure exceptional stability and peak performance for even the most demanding applications and games.

Unleash Extreme Performance

Optimized for Next-Gen Processors and Memory:

The MSI MEG Z890 ACE motherboard provides robust support for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). Crucially, this ensures it can efficiently handle the most demanding tasks and games. It features four DDR5 UDIMM slots, thereby supporting a massive maximum memory capacity of 256GB. Moreover, it boasts impressive memory support with overclocking frequencies up to 9200+ MT/s. In addition, the motherboard fully supports Intel® XMP 3.0 and Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode. This combination, therefore, guarantees exceptional memory performance and stability for your system.

Advanced Graphics and Display Outputs:

This motherboard offers versatile graphics output options. It notably includes one HDMI™ 2.1 with FRL port, providing a maximum resolution of 8K at 60Hz. Furthermore, two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports with Type-C DisplayPort support DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C. These deliver stunning resolutions up to 4K at 120Hz or 8K at 60Hz. Importantly, these high-resolution outputs are available only on processors featuring integrated graphics, thereby ensuring a vibrant visual experience. As a result, your visuals will be sharp and fluid.

Cutting-Edge PCIe and Storage Solutions:

The MEG Z890 ACE prominently features three PCI-E x16 slots. Specifically, PCI_E1 and PCI_E2 support PCIe 5.0 directly from the CPU, while PCI_E3 supports PCIe 4.0 from the chipset. This, consequently, provides incredible bandwidth for the latest graphics cards and expansion cards. Turning to storage, it includes an impressive five M.2 slots. Notably, M.2_1 and M2_4 support PCIe 5.0 x4, delivering blazing-fast transfer speeds for next-generation SSDs. Furthermore, it offers four SATA 6G ports and comprehensive RAID support (0, 1, 5, 10) for both SATA and M.2 NVMe storage devices. Ultimately, this ensures flexible and high-performance storage configurations for all your data, enhancing overall system responsiveness.

Comprehensive Connectivity and Robust Design

Unrivaled Connectivity and Networking:

Connectivity on the MEG Z890 ACE is truly extensive. It boasts two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports at the rear, which deliver transfer rates up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices, 20Gbps with USB4, and 10Gbps with USB 3.2. Each Thunderbolt port can moreover daisy-chain multiple devices and supports up to 8K display output. Consequently, you have maximum flexibility. In terms of USB, it offers a total of 21 USB ports, including a front USB 20Gbps Type-C. Furthermore, networking is robustly handled by a Marvell® AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN for ultra-fast wired connections. Regarding wireless connectivity, it features Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, supporting 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands up to 5.8Gbps, along with Bluetooth® 5.4. Together, these features provide unparalleled network performance and wireless convenience.

Robust Design and User-Friendly Features:

The motherboard’s design is exceptionally robust, built to handle extreme loads. It includes ample power connectors, including, for example, one ATX_PWR, two CPU_PWR, and one PCIE_PWR 8pin, ensuring stable power delivery. Furthermore, it offers extensive internal I/O headers for fans, RGB LEDs, and thermal sensors, allowing for comprehensive system control and monitoring. Moreover, user-friendly features such as four EZ Debug LEDs, one EZ Digit Debug LED, and an EZ LED Control switch simplify troubleshooting and system management. Finally, the ATX form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of PC cases, making it a versatile choice for high-end builds.

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Specifications of the MSI MEG Z890 ACE Motherboard:

• Chipset: INTEL Z890
• CPU Support: Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851
• Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Max 256GB, Support 9200 – 6400 (OC) MT/s, Intel® XMP 3.0, Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode, Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory, CUDIMM
• Onboard Graphics: 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K 60Hz), 2x Type-C DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, DP 2.1 with UHBR20, 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz)
• PCIe Slots:
  • PCI_E1: Gen PCIe 5.0 up to x16 (From CPU)
  • PCI_E2: Gen PCIe 5.0 up to x8 (From CPU)
  • PCI_E3: Gen PCIe 4.0 up to x4 (From Chipset)
• Audio: Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA, 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio, Supports S/PDIF output, up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
• Storage:
  • 5x M.2 Slots:
    • M.2_1 (From CPU): PCIe 5.0 x4 (2280/2260)
    • M.2_2 (From CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/2260)
    • M.2_3 (From Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/2260)
    • M.2_4 (From CPU+Chipset): PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4 (22110/2280/2260)
    • M.2_5 (From Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA (22110/2280)
  • 4x SATA 6G
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA and M.2 NVMe storage
• Onboard Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (Rear), up to 40Gbps, 15W power charging, up to 8K display
• USB Ports:
  • Front: 4x USB 2.0, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A, 1x USB 20Gbps Type C
  • Rear: 11x USB 10Gbps Type A, 2x USB 10Gbps Type C
• LAN: 1x Marvell® AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN
• Wireless LAN & Bluetooth: Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6GHz, up to 5.8Gbps), Bluetooth® 5.4
• Internal I/O: Power Connectors (ATX_PWR, CPU_PWR, PCIE_PWR), Front Type-C Quick Charge (PD_PWR1), Fan Headers (CPU, Combo, System), EZ Conn-header, Front Panel, Chassis Intrusion, Water Flow, Slow Mode Booting Jumper, Front Audio, Thermal Sensor, Tuning Controller, Addressable V2 RGB LED, RGB LED, TPM pin header, V-check point
• LED Feature: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Digit Debug LED, 1x EZ LED Control switch
• Back Panel Ports: USB 10Gbps (Type-A/C), Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS Button, Smart Button, 10G LAN, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, HD Audio Connectors, HDMI™ 2.1, Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C), Optical S/PDIF-Out
• Operating System Support: Windows® 11 64-bit
• PCB Info: ATX (243.84mm x 304.8mm)
• Model Number/SKU: 911-7E22-001
• EAN/UPC: 824142383780