| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MEG Z490 ACE |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| CPU Type | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket** Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors. |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin |
| Memory Standard | Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3．0 x16 | 3 x PCIe 3.0 16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/0/4, 8/8/4) |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH) |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports11. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. |
| M．2 | 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices1M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices2M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.2. SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot. |
| Intel Optane Ready | Intel Optane Memory Ready33. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC |
| Audio Channels | 7.1-Channel High Definition AudioSupports Optical S/PDIF output |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek 8125B |
| Second LAN Chipset | Intel I219V |
| Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps + 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Wireless LAN | Intel AX201Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4GbpsWiFi 6 Pre-CertifiedSupports Bluetooth 5.1 , FIPS, FISMAThe Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C / 2 x LAN (RJ45) / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 5 x Audio Jacks |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector1 x 4-pin water-pump connector6 x 4-pin system fan connectors1 x front panel audio connector2 x system panel connectors1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x slow mode jumper1 x power button1 x reset button1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
| Features | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket.Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4800(OC) MHz.Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future.Mystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. Mystic Light Extension supports RGB, RAINBOW and CORSIAR LED strip.Extreme Power Design: INTERSIL digital PWM, 16+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: Frozr Heatsink, VRM Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate and M.2 Shield Frozr ensure the extreme performance with low temp.Latest Network Solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN and latest Wi-Fi 6 solution deliver the best online experience without lag.Smart Button: One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.Triple Turbo M.2 with Shield Frozr: Turbo M.2 delivers PCI-E Gen3 x4 performance with transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s for the latest SSDs.Audio Boost HD: Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor with ESS DAC & Nahimic for the most immersive gaming experience. |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Country Of Origin | China |
