Features of MSI MEG X870E Ace Max Wifi7 DDR5 AMD Motherboard
MEG X870E ACE MAX
The MEG X870E ACE MAX boasts premium aesthetics with a sleek black metal nameplate and polished gold accents, symbolizing high-quality materials and construction that evoke a sense of prestige. Constructed around the latest AMD X870E chipset which supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 series processors, featuring OC Engine, PCIe 5.0, 10G + 5G LAN, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, premium Frozr and EZ DIY design, setting a new standard for AMD X870E motherboards.
MSI’s flagship MEG series exemplifies relentless innovation, continuously setting new benchmarks in the gaming hardware space. This trailblazing series employs pioneering technology to push the boundaries of gaming, consistently leading with innovations that redefine what gamers expect.
EZ PCIE RELEASE
An easy-to-access physical button release mechanism that can help remove any PCIe card with a single tap, making it much easier to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device, streamlining the entire process and enhancing user experience.
EZ M.2 INSTALLATION
Carefully developed by MSI, allows SSD installation and removal without the need for screws, greatly enhancing convenience.
ULTRA POWER +
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of 18+2+1 digital power phases. Combining dual 8 pin power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stage, MEG X870E ACE MAX is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.
OC ENGINE
OC Engine is a dedicated chip that enables independent Base Clock (BCLK) control for precise tuning through asynchronous mode in MSI BIOS. It boosts performance by up to 15% while keeping iGPU, memory, PCIe and NVMe stable, giving enthusiasts more headroom for record-breaking overclocks.
PCB DESIGN
MSI utilizes PCB Fabric Technology to enhance signal performance, resulting in higher bandwidth and faster data transfer while minimizing signal loss. The PCB Fabric Technology also offers better impedance control and improved thermal stability, allowing the boards to endure demanding conditions. Due to the high-quality materials used, MSI motherboards are highly reliable and well-suited for the requirements of modern technology.
WAVY Fin Design
Wavy fin array design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, provides the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe
The dual heat-pipe connect two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.
Aluminum Cover
Fully aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provide the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
Double-sided M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster.
9W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 9W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performcance.
Metal Backplate
The metal baseplate cool down the MOSFET temperature with dedicated thermal pads.
Enlarged PCH Heatsink
MSI replaced the PCH fan with enlarged heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation efficiency.
BUILD FOR THE MOST ADVANCED PC FOR GAMING AND CREATING
When only the fastest will do, an AMD X800-series motherboard delivers. With USB 4.0 onboard along with robust overclocking1 capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology and PCIe® 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD X800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.
MEG X870E ACE MAX
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9000+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: 18+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, OC Engine, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.
- Frozr Guard: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature.
- EZ DIY: 64MB BIOS ROM, EZ PCIe Release, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ Antenna and EZ Conn-Design.
- Ultra Connect: 10G LAN + 5G LAN, Full-speed Wi-Fi 7 Solution and USB4 – The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission.
- Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Onboard 5x M.2 Connectors with Lightning Gen 5 Solution, Front USB 20G with 60W USB Power Delivery.
- Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with latest premium ALC4082 audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience.
Specifications of MSI MEG X870E Ace Max Wifi7 DDR5 AMD Motherboard
| Model No | MEG-X870E-ACE-MAX |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| CPU | Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors Socket AM5 |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 9000 – 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 – 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/sSupports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO™ Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only** The DIMM slots on this motherboard only have single-sided latches. ** CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPUs may fail to boot, but future BIOS updates will improve compatibility. *** Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/ |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1 FRL, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz* 2x Type-C DisplayPort USB4® port, supporting DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C, maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz* * Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. ** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
| Slot | 2x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x4 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x4 (From CPU)PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16/ x0 or x8/ x8 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x8/ x0 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4/ x0 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors)* PCI_E3 & M.2_1 share the bandwidth. M.2_1 will run at x2 speed when installing device in the PCI_E3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M.2_1 slot. ** Please refer to the PCIe configuration table in the manual for more details. |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel |
| Storage | 5x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 22110/2280 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280 devices 4x SATA 6GM.2_1: • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors) M.2_2: • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)* The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors. ** M.2_1 & PCI_E3 share the bandwidth. M.2_1 will run at x2 speed when installing device in the PCI_E3 slot. You can switch M.2_1 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the PCI_E3 slot. *** USB 40Gbps Type-C ports & M2_2 share the bandwidth. USB 40Gbps Type-C ports will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_2 slot. You can switch M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. **** Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions. |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Raid 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices*RAID 5/ 10 configuration is only supported by Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 series processors. |
| USB | 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 9x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front) 2x USB 40Gbps Type C (Rear)* USB 40Gbps Type-C ports on the back panel only run PCIe 4.0 x2 when install Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors. * USB 40Gbps Type-C ports & M2_2 share the bandwidth. USB 40Gbps Type-C ports will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_2 slot. You can switch M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. |
| LAN | 1x Marvell® AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN 1x Realtek® 8126 5Gbps LAN |
| Internal IO | 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) 1x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1) 1x CPU Fan 2x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 5x System Fan 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Water Flow connector 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 2x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) V-check point 2x Direct OC Jumper (JBCLK) 4x USB 2.0 ports 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports |
| WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH | Wi-Fi 7 Solution The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ beSupports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM* 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3. ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan. |
| LED FEATURE | 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED 4x EZ Debug LED 1x EZ Memory Detection LED 1x EZ LED Control switch |
| BACK PANEL PORTS | USB 10Gbps (Type-A) Flash BIOS Button Clear CMOS Button Smart Button 10G LAN 5G LAN Wi-Fi / Bluetooth HD Audio Connectors HDMI™ 2.1 Port USB 40Gbps (Type-C) USB 10Gbps (Type-C) USB 10Gbps (Type-A) Optical S/PDIF-Out |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit |
| PCB Info | ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Note** | **Prices, Specifications & Features are subject to change without notice |

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