MSI MEG Z890 ACE motherboard Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

Intel Z890, LGA 1851, 2x DDR5 9200 (OC) MT/s, 1x HDMI, 5x M.2, 4x SATA 6G, 2x Thunderbolt4, 10G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, ATX

Key Features

• Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
• Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC)
• Ultra Performance: 24+2+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, OC Engine, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
• Frozr Guard: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature
• EZ DIY: EZ PCIe Release, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna
• Ultra Connect: Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 10G LAN, and Full-speed Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 Solution - The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
• Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Onboard 5x M.2 Connectors with Lightning Gen 5 Solution, Front USB 20G with 60W USB Power Delivery
• Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with latest premium ALC4082 audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience

Description

MEG Z890 ACE
Furnished premium aesthetics with its dark black finish and pale gold embellishes. Developed to unlock the full gaming potential of the Intel Core Ultra processor by combining elite hardware system support and premium durability, the MEG Z890 ACE is an outstanding ATX of Z890 platform for extreme settings in terms of overclocking the processor, DDR5 memory, and graphics card at the highest level.

The MSI ENTHUSIAST GAMING (MEG) series sets the new standard for gaming excellence, offering raw power and precision engineering with sophisticated design philosophy. Each product in the series is crafted to meet the highest standards of gaming performance and elegance, making it the ultimate gaming experience that every gamer dreams of.

With mythological power, divine imagery, and ancient lore woven into every aspect of the product line, the MEG series delivers an immersive and captivating gaming experience that is unmatched in sophistication and performance. It transcends being just a collection of products; it represents the pinnacle of gaming luxury, revolutionizing the gaming world and becoming the top choice for discerning gamers worldwide.

MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.

24+2+1+1 DRPS POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 24+2+1+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z890 ACE is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

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

Specifications

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
Total number of SATA connectors	4
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	4
Number of SATA III connectors	4
CPU fan connector	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z890
Supported processor sockets	Intel LGA1851
HDMI version	2.1
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Total number of SATA connectors	4
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	256 GB
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Number of HDDs supported	9
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z890
RAID levels	0, 5, 10
Supported processor sockets	Intel LGA1851
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	256 GB
Compatible processor series	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor sockets	Intel LGA1851
Processor socket	LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds	4800,6400,9200 MHz
Maximum internal memory	256 GB
Supported memory clock speed (max)	9200 MHz
Storage controllers
Number of HDDs supported	9
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 5, 10
Number of storage drives supported	4
RAID support	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	2
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DVI-D ports quantity	0
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet interface type	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Features
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z890
Supported processor sockets	Intel LGA1851
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC4082
Product colour	Black
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	5
PCI Express x16 slots	3
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions
Width	243.8 mm
Depth	304.8 mm