MSI MEG Z490 ACE

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MEG Z490 ACE

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Key specs

Socket: LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Form factor: ATX
Memory: DDR4-SDRAM

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Performance

Processor: Intel

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ChipsetIntel

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Wifi Version: Yes

PCI Express x1 slots: 2

Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10 x64
Number of mounting holes: 9
Power source type: ATX
Motherboard chipset family: Intel
Motherboard form factor: ATX
Component for: PC
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220
Motherboard chipset: Intel Z490

DirectX version: 12.0
Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX

Manufacturer Sku: MEG Z490 ACE

RGB LED pin header: Yes
12V power connector: Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin): Yes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin): 1
Chassis intrusion connector: Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors: 6
CPU fan connector: Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin): Yes
Front panel connector: Yes
Front panel audio connector: Yes
Total number of SATA connectors: 6
Number of SATA III connectors: 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 1
USB 2.0 connectors: 2

Unbuffered memory: Yes
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds: 2133,2400,2666,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4300,4400,4533,4600,4800 MHz
ECC сompatibility: Non-ECC
Memory slots type: DIMM
Number of memory slots: 4
Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM

Memory Channels: Dual-channel

LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125B, Intel® I219-V
Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN: Yes

Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Model Number: MEG Z490 ACE

Supported processor sockets: LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Maximum number of SMP processors: 1
Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Processor socket: LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturer: Intel

USB connector type: USB Type-A, USB Type-C
S/PDIF out port: Yes
PS/2 ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 2
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2

Form Factor: ATX
Cooling Type: Passive

RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Number of HDDs supported: 6
Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA
Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

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