Description
PROCESSOR
- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors 1
- Processor socket LGA1700
- Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released.
CHIPSET
Intel® Z690 Chipset
MEMORY
- 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB 1
- Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
- Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
- Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
- Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
- Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
EXPANSION SLOTS
- 3x PCIe x16 slots
- Supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
- PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
- PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
- PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x8
- PCI_E3 1 (From Z690 chipset)
- ▫Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- PCI_E3 & M2_4 share the bandwidth. PCI_E3 will run at x1 speed and M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing devices in both slots.
MULTI-GPU
- Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
- Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
THUNDERBOLT 4
Intel®JHL8540 Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) ports on the back panel
- Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices
- Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
- Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices
- Supports up to 5V/3A ,15W power charging
- Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Supports up to 8K display (need to connect the DisplayPort of the discrete graphics card to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel)
STORAGE
- 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z690 chipset)
- SATA5~8 (From Z690 chipset)
- SATAA~B (From ASM1061)
- 5x M.2 slots (Key M)
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
- M2_2 & M2_3 slots (From Z690 chipset)
- M2_2 slot supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- M2_3 slot supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
- Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- M2_4 & M2_5 1 slots (From Z690 chipset)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
- M2_4 slot supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
- M2_5 slot supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- M2_2~5 slots support Intel® Optane™ Memory
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors
- SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices 1
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
- SATAA & SATAB do not support RAID function.
USB
- Intel® Z690 Chipset
- 2x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps ports (2 Type-C internal connectors)
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port on the back panel, 3 Type-A ports on the back panel)
- Hub-GL3590
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel
- ASM1074
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports available through the internal connecto
- Hub-GL850G
- 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports available through the internal connectors
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C Combo DAC/HPA
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN
- 2x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controllers
WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz 1 (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
- Supports Bluetooth® 5.2 2, FIPS, FISMA
- Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
- Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
- 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 5x M.2 slots (M-Key)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C ports
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
- 6x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1x Front panel audio connector
- 2x System panel connectors
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x 3-pin Water Flow connector
- 2x 2-pin Thermal sensor connectors
- 1x TPM module connector
- 1x Tuning Controller connector
LED FEATURE
- 1x EZ LED Control switch
- 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
- 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
- 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
BACK PANEL PORTS
- Clear CMOS Button
- 2.5G LAN
- 2.5G LAN
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
- Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- HD Audio Connectors
- Flash BIOS Button
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C Display port)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
- Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
- Optical S/PDIF-Out
DIMENSIONS
- 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 27.7 cm)
- E-ATX Form Factor
BOX CONTENT
- MSI® does not guarantee the risks or damages caused by changing the cover.
- These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
The World Record Breaker
– MEG Motherboard
Nov / 2021
MEG Z690 UNIFY-X
KINGSTON FURY BEAST DDR5 => 8670 MHz
Aug / 2021
MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX
R7 5700G World Record => 6024 MHz
Apr / 2021
MEG Z590 UNIFY-X
KINGSTON HYPERX PREDATOR DDR4 => 7200 MHz
Mar / 2021
MEG Z590I UNIFY
KINGSTON HYPERX PREDATOR DDR4 => 7156 MHz
Nov / 2020
MEG X570 GODLIKE
R9 5950X World Record => 6350 MHz
Oct / 2020
MEG B550 UNIFY
R5 3600XT World Record => 6155.35 MHz
Oct / 2019
MEG Z390 GODLIKE
i9 9900KS World Record => 7478 MHz
OCT / 2019
MEG X570 GODLIKE
R9 3950X World Record => 6041 MHz
Oct / 2019
MEG X570 UNIFY
R9 3900X World Record => 5857 MHz
OCT / 2018
MEG Z390 GODLIKE
i9 9900K World Record => 7472.3 MHz
Oct / 2017
Z370 GODLIKE GAMING
i7-8700K World Record => 7405.12 MHz
Sep / 2017
X299 XPOWER GAMING AC
i9-7980XE World Record => 6140.46 MHz
June / 2015
X99A GODLIKE GAMINGCARBON
7 Overclocking Records
June / 2015
X99A GODLIKE GAMING
7 Overclocking Records
MEG Z690 ACE
UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY
Dual 2.5G LAN
Onboard dual 2.5G LAN with LAN manager deliver the best online experience without lag.
Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports
Brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture.
Latest Wi-Fi 6E Solution
The latest wireless solution supports 6GHz spectrum, MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.
Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E
MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of x16 interface to 128GB/s, which is double of the speed of the previous generation.
Latest DDR5 Memory
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory and MSI Memory Boost technology.
Dual Front USB 20G
Lightning USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Quintuple M.2 Connectors
Onboard 5x M.2 connectors with quadruple PCIe 4.0 solution, strengthened by double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr.
MEG Z690 ACE
STABLE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SYSTEM
8-Layer Server Grade PCB
Server grade and multilayer printed circuit boards optimized the system stability, makes your system runs stable and cool.
2oz Thickened Copper
2oz thickened copper PCB provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability.
PCIe Steel Armor
Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.
Direct 19+1+2 Power
Phases with 105A SPS
Highest quality components with direct digital power, 105A Smart Power Stage and titanium choke III make sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.
Advanced SMT Process
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetic and interference, deliver the clean and pure signal.
Smart Button
One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.
MEG Z690 ACE
OUTSTANDING COOLING SOLUTION
Aluminum Cover with
7W/mK Thermal Pad
Fully aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provide the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Optimized Airflow
The dedicated venting cover design provides extra interspace with better airflow for system cooling.
Double side M.2 Shield Frozr
Double-sided M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster.
Heat-pipe Design
Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.
Aluminum Backplate
The aluminum baseplate cools down your Mosfet with dedicated thermal pad.
PREMIUM
HARDWARE DESIGN
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.
COOLING
POWER SOLUTION
DIY FRIENDLY
PROTECTION
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.
MEMORY
LIGHTNING SPEED
BIOS & SOFTWARE
LATEST DDR5 MEMORY
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MEG Z690 ACE is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.
CONNECTIVITY
MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
NETWORKING
USB
AUDIO
HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
Onboard dual 2.5Gbps LAN with LAN manager provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN, delivering the best online gaming experience.
MEG Z690 ACE
- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5-6666+MHz(OC)
- Genuine 24K Gold: Premium aesthetics with its dark black finish and genuine 24K-gold foil heatsink perfectly show off the concept of beauty.
- 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.
- Quintuple M.2 Connectors: Onboard 5x M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with quad Lightning Gen 4 solution. Double-sided Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- Extreme Power Design: Premium digital PWM, direct 19+1+2 phases with 105A Smart Power Stage, Titanium Choke III and dual CPU power connectors to unleash the true power of your processors.
- Outstanding Cooling Solution: Aluminum Cover, VRM Heat-pipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Aluminum Backplate ensure the extreme performance with low temp.
- Dual 2.5G LAN with latest Wi-Fi 6E: Onboard dual 2.5G LAN with LAN manager and latest Wi-Fi 6E solution which supports 6GHz spectrum delivering the best online gaming experience.
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, Dual Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20G.
- 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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