MSI MEG X570S Ace Max Wifi DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The MSI MEG X570S Ace Max is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the AMD X570 chipset for Socket AM4 processors. It supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series, and 2000 G-Series desktop processors, making it a versatile foundation for both current and previous-generation AM4 builds. Power delivery is handled by a Direct 16+2+1 phase design using 90A Smart Power Stage components, backed by dual 8-pin ATX 12V CPU power connectors. This robust VRM configuration is paired with an aluminium heatsink cover, VRM heat-pipe, 7 W/mK thermal pads, and a MOSFET baseplate to sustain stable voltages under sustained loads. Storage options are extensive: four M.2 Key-M slots support PCIe 4.0 and SATA devices (PCIe 4.0 requires Ryzen 5000 or 3000 Series), and each slot is covered by MSI's double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution to prevent throttling. Eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out storage connectivity, with the AMD X570 chipset enabling RAID 0, 1, and 10. Wireless connectivity is provided by the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module, pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot. It supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 160 MHz channel width for up to 2.4 Gbps throughput, MU-MIMO TX/RX, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards, and Bluetooth 5.2. A Realtek RTL8125B controller delivers wired 2.5 Gbps LAN. The audio subsystem uses a Realtek ALC4082 codec combined with an ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/headphone amplifier for 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF optical output. USB connectivity includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20 Gbps Type-C port on the rear panel (via ASMedia 3241), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A rear ports (from the AMD processor), and additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports both on the rear panel and through internal headers. Four DDR4 memory slots support up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode. Under A-XMP overclock mode, speeds reach up to 5300 MHz (1DPC 1R) for Ryzen 5000 G-Series and 4000 G-Series, or up to 5100 MHz (1DPC 1R) for Ryzen 5000 Series and 3000 Series processors. Standard JEDEC speeds up to 3200 MHz are also supported. RGB lighting headers include one 4-pin RGB connector, two 3-pin RAINBOW ARGB connectors, and one 3-pin Corsair connector. The board also features a 2-digit debug code LED, four EZ Debug LEDs, a Flash BIOS button, and a Clear CMOS button for convenient troubleshooting. Verified Specifications: - Socket: AM4 | Chipset: AMD X570 - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm (12 in. × 9.6 in.) - Memory: 4× DDR4, up to 128 GB, dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered; JEDEC up to 3200 MHz; A-XMP OC up to 5300 MHz (1DPC 1R, Ryzen 5000 G-Series) - Power Phases: 16+2+1 Direct, 90A Smart Power Stage; 2× 8-pin EPS connectors - M.2 Slots: 4× Key-M (PCIe 4.0 / 3.0 / SATA); double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr on all slots - SATA: 8× SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 - PCIe: 2× PCIe x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe x16 at x8 (chipset), 1× PCIe x1 (chipset) - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210; 6 GHz/160 MHz/2.4 Gbps; BT 5.2 - LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps - USB (rear): 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20 Gbps Type-C, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps Type-A, 1× USB 2.0 Type-A, 3× USB 2.0 Type-A - Audio: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS SABRE9018Q2C; 7.1-ch HD; S/PDIF optical out - I/O Controller: NUVOTON NCT6687D - Warranty: 3 Years