OUTSTANDING COOLING SOLUTION


Aluminum Cover with 7W/mK Thermal Pad
A full aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provides large heat dissipation surface.

M.2 Shield Frozr
Sustain maximum high-speed M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR and prevent SSD thermal throttling.

Aluminum Backplate
The rigid aluminum backplate has dedicated thermal pads for additional MOSFET cooling.

Heat-pipe Design
Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the heat dissipation surface.
MEG Z590 ACE
UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY


Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
Brings Thunderbolt to USB-C with true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining, and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture

Wi-Fi 6E
Featuring the latest wireless solution, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps on the 6GHz spectrum and supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology.

2.5G LAN
Onboard 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with gaming LAN manager.

Quadruple M.2 Connectors
Four onboard M.2 connectors with one Lightning Gen 4 connector.
MEG Z590 ACE
STABLE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SYSTEM


8-Layer PCB Design
8 layer PCB improves signal transmission for extreme performance capabilities across the motherboard.

PCIe Steel Armor
Reinforced and shielded PCIe slots for strength and stability.

ISL Digital PWM, 16 Phases with 90A SPS
A selection of the highest quality power delivery components including IR digital power, 90A Smart Power Stages, and Titanium Choke III lets the system run reliably even under extreme conditions.

2oz Thickened Copper
An enhanced PCB material design improves heat dissipation and high-performance capabilities.

Smart Button
Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan, and EZ LED.

THERMAL SOLUTION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI CORE PROCESSORS
Aluminum Cover design, VRM Heat-pipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, M.2 Shield Frozr and Aluminum Backplate keep temperatures in check and let the CPU power delivery system sustain extreme performance.

EXTREME POWER DESIGN
The power delivery system on MEG Z590 ACE is built with an ISL Digital PWM, 16+2+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stages, and dual CPU power connectors. Exclusive to MEG class models is Mirrored Power Arrangement on the Vcore phases for releasing true power.

MIRRORED POWER ARRANGEMENT
ISL Phase Controllers double the phases and monitor the dual outputs to ensure identical power delivery in each doubled phase, providing the consistent and stable power delivery.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 SOLUTION
Strike fast with MSI Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E. Attach ultra fast PCI-E 4.0 devices and enjoy up to 64GB/s unidirectional transfer bandwidth. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications.

QUADRUPLE M.2 WITH SHIELD FROZR
MEG Z590 ACE features four onboard M.2 connectors with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.

ONBOARD THUNDERBOLT 4 PORTS
Experience Thunderbolt 4 with speeds up to true 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices.
- 8K display support
- Daisy Chain support
- Multi-Port Accessory Architecture

PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELD
Pre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.

WI-FI 6E & BLUETOOTH
Connect to a high-speed Wi-Fi network with onboard Wi-Fi 6E. OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technology optimize data transmission and deliver speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

FAST DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LAN
MEG Z590 ACE features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN, for gamers who demand high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity. Prioritize latency-sensitive applications with MSI LAN Manager for a superior online experience.

PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
An enhanced PCB material design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and high-performance reliability.

UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE
MSI takes memory stability and performance to the extreme. The memory circuit layout has been optimized for reliability and tested extensively in partnership with major memory manufacturers for compatibility.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAMING RIG
Personalize your PC with 16.8 million colors and 29 effects through Mystic Light RGB LED. Controlled in one click with the Mystic Light APP or a mobile device.

AMPLIFY YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH AUDIO BOOST 5 HD
Like a dedicated sound card, Audio Boost 5 HD offers a premium audio processor, ESS audio DAC, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy. Powered by ALC 4082 audio processor, this motherboards supports 120dB SNR, 32-bit/384kHz, delivers game-changing studio grade sound.

MULTIPLE GPU SUPPORTS AND STEEL ARMOR
MEG Z590 ACE supports both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire multi GPU technologies. PCI-E slot placements provide optimal airflow for graphics card cooling. MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
Learn more about the MSI MEG Z590 ACE
Brand | MSI |
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Model | MEG Z590 ACE |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
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CPU Type | Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core processors Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron processors |
Chipset | Intel Z590 |
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Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
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Memory Standard | DDR4 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) DDR4 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: |
Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
PCI Express 4.0 x16 | 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU. |
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PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
SATA 6Gb/s | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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M.2 | 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 slot (from CPU): M2_2*, M2_3**, M2_4 slots (from Z590 chipset): * SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot. |
Intel Optane Ready | Intel Optane Memory Ready*
* 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 | 0/1/10 |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C Combo DAC/HPA |
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Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Intel I225-V |
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Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2*
* Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1. |
Back I/O Ports | 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x Flash BIOS Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out 5 x HD Audio Connectors 1 x HDMI 2 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough) 2 x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C) 2 x USB 2.0 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps (Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (Type-A) 1 x 2.5G LAN Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Connectors |
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Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector 1 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) |
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Other Connectors | 1 x 6-pin PCIE power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Tuning Controller connector |
Form Factor | ATX |
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Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0″ x 9.6″ |
Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
Windows 11 | Supported |
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Features | 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 4 x 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. |
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