| Model |
| Brand |
MSI |
| Model |
MEG Z690 ACE |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 1700 |
|
| * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required. |
| CPU Type |
Supports 12th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors |
|
| * Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. |
| Chipsets |
| Chipset |
Intel Z690 |
| Onboard Video |
| Onboard Video Chipset |
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
4×288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard |
DDR5 1R 4800 (by JEDEC & POR) |
|
| Max. overclocking frequency: |
| 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+ |
| 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ |
| 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ |
| 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
128GB |
| Channel Supported |
Dual Channel |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
|
| * PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16. |
| * PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x8. |
| * Actual support may vary by CPU. |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
|
| * 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. |
| Storage Devices |
| SATA 6Gb/s |
6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 |
5 x 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 * 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 |
|
| * SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot. |
| Intel Optane Ready |
M2_2~5 slots support Intel Optane Memory |
| SATA RAID |
0/1/5/10 |
|
| * SATAA & SATAB do not support RAID function. |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C Combo |
| Audio Channels |
7.1 Channels |
| Onboard LAN |
| LAN Chipset |
2 x Intel I225V |
| Max LAN Speed |
Dual 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| Wireless LAN |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E |
| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Rear Panel Ports |
| Back I/O Ports |
1 x Clear CMOS Button |
| 1 x Flash BIOS Button |
| 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out |
| 5 x Audio Jacks |
| 2 x Antenna Bracket |
| 2 x LAN (RJ45) |
| 2 x Mini DisplayPort |
| 2 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
| Onboard USB |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 20Gbps Type-C ports |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) |
| 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
| Other Connectors |
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 3-pin Water Flow connector |
| 2 x 2-pin Thermal sensor connectors |
| 1 x TPM module connector |
| 1 x Tuning Controller connector |
| 1 x EZ LED Control switch |
| 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector |
| 2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors |
| 1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector |
| 4 x EZ Debug LED |
| 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
Extended ATX |
| LED Lighting |
RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) |
12.0″ x 10.9″ |
| Power Pin |
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
| Windows Compatibility |
| Windows 11 |
Supported |
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