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MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s Extended ATX DDR5 2x Intel 2.5Gbps LAN PCI-E x16 slot Wi-Fi 7 5x M.2 Motherboard

MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s Extended ATX DDR5 2x Intel 2.5Gbps LAN PCI-E x16 slot Wi-Fi 7 5x M.2 Motherboard

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Model
Brand MSI
Model MEG Z790 ACE MAX
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1700
CPU Type Celeron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 14th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Processor 300 / Pentium Gold
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z790
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard DDR5 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC)
Maximum Memory Supported 192GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Memory Feature Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz

Supports Intel XMP3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16 PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
*PCI_E1 slot will run at x8 speed when installing device in the PCI_E2 slot or M2_4 slot.
PCI Express 4.0 x16 PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280 devices
M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 22110/2280/2260 devices

*M2_4 slot will be unavailable when installing in the PCI_E2 slot.
**SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
SATA RAID Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

*SATA_A1_A2 do not support RAID function.
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Channels 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Intel 2.5Gbps LAN
Second LAN Chipset Intel 2.5Gbps LAN
Max LAN Speed 2 x 2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendors website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan.
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x Flash BIOS Button
2 x 2.5G LAN
1 x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
2 x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
5 x Audio Connectors
1 x Smart Button
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C Display port)
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
1 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 4 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C ports
Other Connectors 1 x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1)
1 x CPU Fan
2 x Pump Fan
5 x System Fan
2 x Front Panel (JFP)
1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1 x Water Flow connector
1 x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)
1 x Front Audio (JAUD)
2 x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)
1 x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
V-check point
1 x ARGB+FAN Header (JAF_1)
Physical Spec
Form Factor Extended ATX
LED Lighting 1 x EZ LED Control switch
4 x EZ Debug LED
1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0 x 10.9
Power Pin 1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11 Supported
Features
Features Dual Thunderbolt? 4 ports
Thunderbolt? 4 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40 Gb/s
speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining, Multi-Port Accessory
Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant.
24+1+2 Phases Power Design
The ultimate power solution with DRPS and 105A Smart Power
Stage unleashes the maximum CPU performance.
Premium Thermal Solution
Stacked Fin Array, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, Aluminum
Backplate, double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr, and Frozr AI software
ensure the extreme performance with low temperature.
Wi-Fi 7
The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel,
achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is
2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.
Dual 2.5G LAN
Onboard dual 2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer
speed faster than general Gigabit LAN, delivering the best online
gaming experience.
Quintuple M.2 Connectors
Onboard 5x M.2 connectors with one Lightning Gen 5 solution for
the maximum storage performance.
Magnetic and Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr
The patented design enables true wire-less RGB function, while
the screwless design provides the easiest way for M.2 installation.
Lightning Gen 5
The latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for
maximum transfer speed.
Latest DDR5 Memory
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest
DDR5 memory and MSI Memory Boost technology.
Audio Boost 5 HD
Ultimate audio solution with premium audio processor combining
ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience.
8 Layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper
An Enhanced PCB design provides higher performan
Additional Information
Date First Available February 27, 2024
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