MSI MEG Z790 ACE motherboard Intel Z790 LGA 1700 Extended ATX

Manufacturer: MSI | Model: MEG Z790 ACE | Product ID: 7266
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Product Technical Specification

Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor socketLGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron,Intel Pentium Gold
Supported processor socketsLGA 1700
Memory
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots4
Memory channelsDual-channel
Non-ECCYes
Supported memory clock speeds4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800
Maximum internal memory128
Unbuffered memoryYes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2,PCI Express
Internal storage capacity10
RAID levels0,5,10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors6
Front panel audio connectorYes
Front panel connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
TPM connectorYes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity7
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPorts quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
S/PDIF out portYes
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Features
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790
Audio output channels7.1
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64,Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots4
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256
Weight & dimensions
Width304.8
Depth277
Packaging content
Cables includedSATA

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MEG Z790 ACE
Furnished premium aesthetics with its dark black finish and gold embellishes. Developed to unlock the full gaming potential of the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core processor by combining elite hardware system support and premium durability, the MEG Z790 ACE is an outstanding E-ATX platform for extreme settings in terms of overclocking the processor, memory, and graphics card at the highest level.

THE REVELATION OF LEGEND
The MEG series is revealed as a legend that represents the ultimate elegance in gaming.
With the determination of transcending current gaming products, the flagship models push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be.

Stacked Fin Array Design
Stacked fin array design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, provides the maximum surface of heat dissipation.

Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe
The U-shape dual heat-pipe connect three MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.

Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
Double-sided M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster

Aluminum Backplate
The aluminum baseplate cool down the MOSFET temperature with dedicated thermal pads.

7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.

Enlarged PCH Heatsink
MSI replaced the PCH fan with enlarged heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation efficiency.

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.

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatica

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

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.

DUAL PUMP FAN HEADER FOR OPTIMIZED WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market, MEG Z790 ACE features the exclusive dual pump PIN headers to fit multiple water cooling solutions demands. The dedicated 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, safe installation and a perfect fit.

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI MEG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

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.

HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.










Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor socketLGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron,Intel Pentium Gold
Supported processor socketsLGA 1700
Memory
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots4
Memory channelsDual-channel
Non-ECCYes
Supported memory clock speeds4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800
Maximum internal memory128
Unbuffered memoryYes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2,PCI Express
Internal storage capacity10
RAID levels0,5,10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors6
Front panel audio connectorYes
Front panel connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
TPM connectorYes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity7
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPorts quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
S/PDIF out portYes
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Features
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790
Audio output channels7.1
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64,Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots4
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256
Weight & dimensions
Width304.8
Depth277
Packaging content
Cables includedSATA

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