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.
EZ PCIe Release
An easy-to-access physical button release mechanism that can help remove any PCIe card with a single tap, making it much easier to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device, streamlining the entire process and enhancing user experience.
Dual BIOS Switch
Switching to backup BIOS ROM in one second while the main BIOS ROM got wrong.
EZ LED Switch
Tuning off all LEDs connected to motherboard by just one click.
Pre-Installed I/O Shield
The Pre-Installed I/O Shield offers a streamlined and hassle-free installation experience by eliminating the need to manually fit the I/O shield during motherboard setup. With its built-in design, it ensures proper alignment and a secure fit, providing both protection and convenience while enhancing the overall durability of your build.
EZ MOUNTING
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.
EZ ANTENNA
MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.
EZ Conn header (JAF_2)
MSI's EZ Conn header(JAF_2) allows users to easily connect MSI EZ series fans (7 pin) or MSI liquid cooling (11 pin). If you don't have the above products, we also provide a 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable, enabling you to connect ARGB light, system fan and USB device.
EZ FRONT PANEL CABLE
This cable takes care of the tedious part of the build process, makes motherboard front panel connections quickly and accurately.
EZ DRIVER INSTALLATION
MSI Driver Utility Installer automatically detects and presents suitable drivers and utilities once connected to the internet, install them with just a few clicks.
USB Drive includes the utilities and drivers for setup process. It can also be the USB drive to store BIOS files for BIOS update.
EZ DEBUG LED
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
EZ DIGI-DEBUG LED
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!
EZ MEMORY DETECTION LED
This LED lights up when it detects faulty memory in slots, eliminating guesswork from troubleshooting.
- Support Intel®Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: 24+2+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, OC Engine, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.
- Frozr Guard: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature.
- EZ DIY: EZ PCIe Release, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna.
- Ultra Connect: Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 10G LAN, and Full-speed Intel®Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 Solution - The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission.
- Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Onboard 5x M.2 Connectors with Lightning Gen 5 Solution, Front USB 20G with
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| CPU / Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor Supported | Core Ultra |
| Total Processor Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket LGA-1851 |
| GPU / Graphics | |
|---|---|
| Onboard Video | CPU Dependent Video |
| Memory / RAM | |
|---|---|
| Memory Technology | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed Supported | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256 GB |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Levels | 10 |
| Networking & Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Wireless LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Standard | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB Ports | |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Onboard USB P | 9 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Por | 4 |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 13 |
| HDMI Ports | |
|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes |
| Thunderbolt Ports | |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort | Yes |
| Ethernet Port | |
|---|---|
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Por | 1 |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| 10Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| Audio Ports | |
|---|---|
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
| Size / Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Model | Z890 |
| AI-powered | Yes |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Brand Compatibility | Intel |
| Expansion Slots | |
|---|---|
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slo | 3 |
| Total Number of PCI Express S | 3 |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 3 |
| PCI Express Standard | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Misc Ports | |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 Interfaces | 5 |
| Number of SATA Interfaces | 4 |