MSI MEG Z890 ACE DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 ATX Motherboard - Black

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.

READY FOR AI PC

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.

AI Engine

provides several categories for you to sync the applications you want to perform and automatically optimizing them to create a comfortable environment.

AI LAN MANAGER

optimizes networking performance and minimizes latency, providing a seamless online experience.

Frozr AI Cooling

automatically adjusts fan duty to make sure the system stays in cool, stable and high performance.

AI Boost

is an MSI exclusive feature. It overclocks NPU to improve higher AI performance.

EZ DIY

The MEG Z890 ACE boasts multiple M.2 DIY-friendly designs, including EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 Clip II. Simply insert the SSD into the slot, press it down, and lock it with the clip—no tools required. The process is seamless, making installation smoother than ever.

ULTRA PERFORMANCE

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.

OC Engine is a precision clock generator for extreme overclocking, allowing users to adjust base clock (BCLK) frequencies independently for enhanced CPU performance. It ensures stability while pushing system limits, making it ideal for overclocking enthusiasts aiming to maximize performance and achieve new records with safety and control.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

    8 PCB layers

    NPG-170D Server-grade PCB material

    2oz Thickened Copper

MSI exclusive Performance Preset is a more intuitive way to boost performance by setting the power limitation as your preference.

There are four level settings – Intel Default Settings, MSI Performance Settings, MSI Extreme Settings and MSI Unlimited Settings.

FROZR DESIGN

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.

FROZR CONTROL

Cooling Wizard serves as a comprehensive solution for managing fan settings across all MSI products. It ensures superior cooling performance and noise reduction for your gaming PC, offering compatibility with PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable options, and intuitive temperature monitoring for optimal operation with one click.

TRILINK

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

WI-FI 7

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

Intel KiLLER

Intel KiLLER Performance Suite

Equipped with Intel Killer LAN / Killer Wi-Fi, you can use the Intel Killer Performance Suite. It not only prioritizes frequently used applications but also provides recommendations to optimize network quality.

    Application priority auto-detection

    Autonomous bandwidth analysis and management

    Smart AP selection with fast switching

    AI Overclocking recommends CPU overclock settings based on characterization (Applicable only to K-skus)

Experience

HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS

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

The Isolated Analogy Structure for Audio Connectors

To provide clear voice, MSI develops a unique structure – Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality crisp.

Speciifcations

Chipset  : INTEL Z890

CPU  : Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

              LGA 1851

Memory  : 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB

• Memory Support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s

• Max. overclocking frequency:

            • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9200+ MT/s

            • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s

            • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s

            • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s

• Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed

• Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0

• Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode

• Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory

• Supports CUDIMM

• * The DIMM slots on this motherboard only have single-sided latches.

• ** Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information.

Onboard Graphics  : 1x HDMI™

• Support HDMITM 2.1 with FRL port, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz*

• 2x Type-C DisplayPort

• Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz*

• * Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Slot  : 3x PCI-E x16 slot

• 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_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)

• • PCI_E1 support manual BIOS adjustment to X8+X8/X8+X4+X4

• • PCI_E2 support manual BIOS adjustment to X4+X4

• * PCI_E1 slot will run at x8 speed when PCI_E2 slot installing device.

• ** PCI_E1 slot will run at x8 speed and PCI_E2 slot will run at x4 speed when installing PCIe Gen 5 M.2 device in the M2_4 slot.

Audio  : Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA

• 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio

• Supports S/PDIF output

• Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel

Storage  : 5x M.2

• M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

• M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

• M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

• M.2_4 Source (From CPU+Chipset) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices

• M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices

• 4x SATA 6G

• * M2_4 default from chipset, can support PCIe 5.0 x4 (From CPU) by manual BIOS adjustment.

• ** Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.

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

• Onboard Thunderbolt     2x Thunderbolt4 ports (Rear)

• 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

• Support up to 8K display

USB  : 4x USB 2.0 (Front)

• 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)

• 11x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)

• 2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)

• 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)

• * To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging for JUSBC1, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.

LAN  : 1x Marvell® AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN

Internal IO  : 1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)

• 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)

• 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)

• 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)

• 1x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1)

• 1x CPU Fan

• 2x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)

• 5x System Fan

• 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)

• 2x Front Panel (JFP)

• 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)

• 1x Water Flow connector

• 1x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)

• 1x Front Audio (JAUD)

• 2x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)

• 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)

• 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)

• 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)

• 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)

• V-check point

• 4x USB 2.0 ports

• 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports

• 1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports

WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH  : Intel® Killer™ BE1750x 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

• Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM

• * 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.

• ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.

LED FEATURE  : 4x EZ Debug LED

• 1x EZ Digit Debug LED

• 1x EZ LED Control switch

BACK PANEL PORTS    

•     USB 10Gbps (Type-A)

•     Flash BIOS Button

•     Clear CMOS Button

•     Smart Button

•     10G LAN

•     Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

•     HD Audio Connectors

•     HDMI™ 2.1 Port

•     Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)

•     USB 10Gbps (Type-C)

•     USB 10Gbps (Type-A)

•     Optical S/PDIF-Out

OPERATING SYSTEM  : Support for Windows® 11 64-bit

PCB Info   :  ATX

                       243.84mmx304.8mm