| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | Enthusiast/High-End E-ATX Motherboard |
| Model | MEG Z790 ACE MAX |
| Form Factor | E-ATX (30.48 cm x 27.7 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7800+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (from CPU, support x16/x0 or x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) MSI Steel Armor for reinforced slots |
| Storage Support | Total 5 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 2280 (from CPU, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 22110/2280/2260 (from CPU, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 3 x M.2 2280/2260 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode; two also support SATA mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA storage |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, with DisplayPort Alt Mode & Mini-DP In for discrete GPU passthrough) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port (10Gbps, with DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® connectors (20Gbps, one with 60W Power Delivery via PD_PWR1) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (supports 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ45) Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz bands, 320MHz bandwidth) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Optical S/PDIF out |
| Power Delivery | 24 + 1 + 2 Duet Rail Power System (DRPS) with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS) Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors Premium 8-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper |
| Cooling Features | Stacked Fin Array, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, Enlarged PCH Heatsink, 7W/mK Thermal Pads Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr (for all M.2 slots) Aluminum Cover & Backplate for enhanced heat dissipation Multiple fan headers (CPU, Pump, System) with comprehensive control |
| Special Features | Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with 8K display support and Daisy-Chaining Lightning Gen 5 (PCIe 5.0 slots and M.2) Magnetic & Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr Design, EZ M.2 Clips Pre-installed I/O Shield, Smart Button, Clear CMOS Button, Flash BIOS Button EZ Debug LED, 2-Digit Debug Code LED Mystic Light RGB (multiple headers) MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost, Game Boost, OC Engine |
| Display Output | Via Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort Alt Mode) and Mini-DP input (for discrete GPU passthrough) *Only available on processors with integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi antenna, SATA cables, EZ M.2 clips, USB Drive (with drivers), DisplayPort to Mini-DisplayPort cables, thermistor cables, RGB extension cables, Front panel connector, Cable stickers, Documentation, etc. |
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The **MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX** is engineered as a high-end, enthusiast-grade E-ATX motherboard, purpose-built to unleash the full potential of Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors. This “MAX” iteration signifies an upgrade, most notably integrating the **latest Wi-Fi 7** standard for unparalleled wireless speeds and network efficiency, alongside an enhanced maximum memory capacity of 192GB.
It features an incredibly robust **24 + 1 + 2 Duet Rail Power System (DRPS)** with 105A Smart Power Stages, providing a rock-solid and highly efficient power foundation for demanding CPUs and extreme overclocking. This power design is complemented by an extensive cooling solution, including a **Stacked Fin Array heatsink, direct-touch cross heat-pipe, double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr on all M.2 slots, and a premium 8-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper**, ensuring optimal thermal management under intense loads.
Connectivity is a major highlight, with **dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports** offering 40Gbps bandwidth for ultra-fast data transfer and 8K display support. The upgraded **Intel Wi-Fi 7** solution provides next-generation wireless performance with a 320MHz channel and speeds up to 5.8Gbps, paired with **dual 2.5Gb Intel Ethernet** for high-speed wired networking. Storage is abundant, featuring a **PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot** for the fastest NVMe SSDs, four additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and six SATA 6Gb/s ports.
The MEG Z790 ACE MAX supports **DDR5 memory up to 7800+ MT/s (OC)**, leveraging MSI’s Memory Boost technology for top-tier memory performance. It also includes numerous DIY-friendly and enthusiast-oriented features such as the **Pre-installed I/O Shield**, Magnetic & Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, Smart Button, Clear CMOS, and Flash BIOS buttons, along with a 2-Digit Debug Code LED for easy troubleshooting. With its comprehensive feature set and superior build quality, the MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX is a premier choice for building an uncompromising, high-performance PC.















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