MSI MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core' MEG Z490 ACE

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MSI MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core', Intel, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Intel Celeron, Intel Core

MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core'

MASTER THE GAME
The MEG series seeks to transcend current gaming products, the flagship model designed to push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be. Combining the strengths of our existing arsenal with new innovative technology; this results in significant improvements in operational and gaming efficiency. With the MEG series, take complete control of performance and personalization with the ultimate gaming series for enthusiasts who want it all.

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.

FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked keep-out-zone allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

16+1 PHASES ROBUST POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 16+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and exclusive Mirrored Power Arrangement, MEG series motherboard is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

CORE BOOST
Core Boost technology combines MSIs premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.

LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.

OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

DIGITALL POWER DESIGN
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.

DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS
Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether youre a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

A HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compare to Z390 motherboard memory XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z490. Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE
The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSD
PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel Optane Memory device. Intel Optane technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.

EASY RAID SETUP WITH M.2 GENIE
Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed and put multiple SSDs in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. Thats why we created M.2 Genie, a brilliant feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 and U.2 much easier and less time consuming.

DRAGON CENTER
MSI brand new Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

CLICK BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

GAME BOOST
Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.

XMP
Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

MSI APP PLAYER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless gaming experience between mobile games and PC platform, and leverages customized features as specific keyboard lighting and better graphics with multi-task works.

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.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
MEG Z490 ACE features high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN for power users. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.

SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY
The WIFI 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and could provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment. Comparing to the WIFI 5, which can only send the data packet to one device at a time on each channel, the WIFI 6 could combine the packet, separate to several devices and allow signals from the different devices bundled together. This new technology provides all the devices in the same network environment with same and harmonious traffic bandwidth in an efficient way.

OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!
MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

HIGH DEFINITION ALC1220 AUDIO PROCESSOR
Supports DSD Super Audio CD playback & recording(64x better than regular CD quality) and 120dB SNR / 32-bit.

ESS AUDIO DAC
Recreates the optimal natural analogue sound with ultra-low distortion to ensure a perfect, realistic display of sound.

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

GOLDEN AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF
Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal

DEDICATED
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
A dedicated headphone can drive audiophile headphones up to 600 impedance, delivering studio-grade sound quality by automatically.

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G
Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! Featuring the Lighting ASmedia 3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, MSI motherboards offer never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C. The Lightning USB 20G connectors are covered with gold to ensure a better signal and performance.

USB FRONT TYPE-C
MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

TRUE COLOR MYSTIC LIGHT ON MOTHERBOARD
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and 29 LED effects. MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core'

Further details for this product, MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core', can be found at the manufacturer website. Please note, these web addresse(s) are supplied by 3rd parties, Quzo UK is not responsible for the content.

ATX,Intel® Z490, LGA1200, 4 x DDR4, 3 x PCIe 3.0 16, 2 x PCIe x1, 6 x SATA, 3 x M.2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, 2.5G LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth, ATX

MSI MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core'. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 128 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA,

Initial Release Date: 25/04/2020

MSI MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core' MEG Z490 ACE Specifications

Product Type Motherboards Brand MSI Collection Model MSI MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3. Manufacturer Product Type MSI Motherboards Manufacturer Product Type Intel Motherboards Cooling type Passive Product colour Multicoloured Form Factor ATX Motherboards Processor manufacturer Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z490 Maximum number of SMP processors 1 Parallel processing technology support 2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX Parallel processing technology support 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX Processor socket LGA 1200 (Socket H5) Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMM ECC ompatibility Non-ECC Non-ECC Yes Maximum internal memory 128 GB Unbuffered memory Yes Supported storage drive types HDD, SSD Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, Serial ATA Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD Supported storage drive interfaces M.2,Serial ATA Supported storage drive interfaces M.2,SATA Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA Number of HDDs supported 6 RAID levels 0,1,5,10 RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Supported storage drive types HDD,SSD Wi-Fi Yes Bluetooth Version 5.1 Ethernet LAN Yes Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller Intel I219V LAN controller Realtek RTL8125B,Intel I219V LAN controller Realtek RTL8125B, Intel I219-V Bluetooth Yes Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) HDMI ports quantity 0 USB 2.0 ports quantity 2 DVI-D ports quantity 0 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1 Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 0 eSATA ports quantity 0 Number of SATA III connectors 6 Total number of SATA connectors 6 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2 PS/2 ports quantity 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0 S/PDIF out port Yes USB connector type USB Type-A, USB Type-C VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 0 USB connector type USB Type-A,USB Type-C PCI Express x1 slots 2 PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots 3 Power source type ATX Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x64 Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm USB 2.0 connectors 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 1 Number of SATA II connectors 0 Number of Parallel ATA connectors 0 Front panel audio connector Yes Front panel connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes Number of chassis fan connectors 6 Chassis intrusion connector Yes Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) 1 EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes 12V power connector Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Compatible processor series Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 Audio chip Realtek ALC1220 Supported processor sockets LGA 1200 (Socket H5) Audio output channels 7.1 channels DirectX version 12.0 Year 2020 Component for PC Motherboard chipset family Intel Wireless Technology Bluetooth Memory channels Dual-channel Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020 Number of mounting holes 9 Features RGB Lighting Cables included SATA Drivers included Yes Motherboard form factor ATX MPN MEG Z490 ACE

MSI MEG Z490 ACE Motherboard 'ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, Dual LAN, 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.2 Gen2, Lightning USB 20G, Type C, M.2, RGB Mystic Light, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core' Downloads

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