MEG Z590 ACE
- Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core™ / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5600(OC) MHz
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience.
- Quadruple M.2 Connectors: Onboard 4x M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with one Lightning Gen 4 solution. Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- Extreme Power Design: INTERSIL digital PWM, 16+2+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stage, dual CPU power connectors and exclusive Mirrored Power Arrangement to unleash the true power of your processors.
- Outstanding Cooling Solution: Aluminum Cover, VRM Heat-pipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, M.2 Shield Frozr and Aluminum Backplate ensure the extreme performance with low temp.
- 2.5G LAN with latest Wi-Fi 6E: Onboard 2.5G LAN with LAN manager and latest Wi-Fi 6E solution which supports 6GHz spectrum delivering the best online gaming experience.
- Smart Button: One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.
- 8 Layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper: Provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.
- Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with latest premium ALC4082 audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Processor | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™
Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and
Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1200 |
| Chipset | Intel Z590 Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to
128GB Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5600 MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
| Expansion Slots | 3x PCIe x16 slots Support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x8/x4+x4/x4 PCI_E1 & PCI_E3 slots (From CPU) - Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU - Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU PCI_E5 slot (From Z590 chipset) - Supports up to PCIe 3.0 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (From Z590 chipset) |
| Multi-GPU | Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI™
Technology Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire™ Technology |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a
maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz [1] [1] Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. |
| Thunderbolt 4 | IntelJHL8540 Thunderbolt™ 4
Controller 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) ports on the back panel - Support up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices - Support up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices - Support up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices - Support up to 5V/3A ,15W power charging - Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices - Supports up to 8K display (need to connect the DisplayPort of the motherboard or discrete graphics card to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel) |
| Storage | 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from Z590
chipset) 4x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 slot (from CPU) Available only on 11th Gen Intel CPU Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 [1] , M2_3 [2] , M2_4 slots (from Z590 chipset) M2_2 , M2_3 & M2_4 support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 [3] M2_2 & M2_3 support up to SATA 6Gb/s M2_4 slot supports PCIe only. Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices Intel Optane™ Memory Ready [4] Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors [1] SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot. [2] SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_3 slot. [3] M2_4 bandwidth will switch from x4 to x2 when PCI_E5 slot is inserted. [4] Before using Intel Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for
SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| USB | Intel Z590 Chipset 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (2 Type-A port on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector) 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A port on the back panel, 2 ports available through internal USB connector) 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the back panel Hub-GL850G 4x USB 2.0 ports through internal USB connectors |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS
SABRE9018Q2C Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output |
| LAN | 1x Intel I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
| Wireless LAN & Bluetooth | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz [1] (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth 5.2 [2] , FIPS, FISMA [1] Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz depend on country regulations support and will be ready in WIN10 21H1. [2] Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1. |
| Internal Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1x 6-pin PCIE power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4x M.2 slots (M-Key) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x TPM module connector 1x Tuning Controller connector |
| Back Panel Ports | 1x Clear CMOS Button 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps (Type-A) 2x USB 2.0 1x 2.5G LAN Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C) Wi-Fi / Bluetooth HD Audio Connectors 1x Flash BIOS Button 1x HDMI 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (Type-A) 2x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough) 1x Optical S/PDIF-Out |
| Dimensions | 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4
cm) ATX Form Factor |
| Mounting | 9 mounting holes |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |