MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX – AM5 Socket & DDR5 9000+ MT/s — 10Gbps + 5Gbps Dual LAN, Wi-Fi 7 & ESS9219Q DAC Audio, PCIe 5.0 x16/x4, 5x M.2 Slots (2x Gen5) & USB4 40Gbps

CPU & Chipset

• CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5
• Supported Processors: AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• Chipset: AMD X870E

Memory

• Memory Type: DDR5
• Memory Slots: 4 × DDR5 UDIMM slots (Dual-channel architecture)
• Maximum Capacity: 256 GB
• Supported Speeds: Up to 9000+ MT/s (O.C.)
• Supported Modules: Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory, AMD EXPO™, CUDIMM (Clock Driver bypass mode)
• Features: Single-sided latches for easier installation and removal.

Expansion Slots

• PCIe x16 (CPU): 2 × PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E2)
  • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16/x0 or x8/x8 (For Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series)
  • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x8/x0 or x4/x0 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series)
• PCIe x4 (CPU): 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4 slot (PCI_E3)
  • Note: Shares bandwidth with the M.2_1 slot. M.2_1 runs at x2 speed when PCI_E3 is populated.

Storage Interfaces

• M.2 Slots: 5 × M.2 slots
  • M.2_1 (CPU lanes): Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_2 (CPU lanes): Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_3 (Chipset): Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/2280 devices
  • M.2_4 (Chipset): Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_5 (Chipset): Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 devices
• SATA Ports: 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
• RAID Support: Supported via AMD Ryzen processors.

USB Connectivity

• Rear Panel:
  • 9 × USB 10Gbps Type-A ports
  • 2 × USB 10Gbps Type-C ports
  • 2 × USB 40Gbps Type-C ports
• Internal Headers:
  • 4 × USB 2.0 ports (Front)
  • 4 × USB 5Gbps Type-A ports (Front)
  • 1 × USB 20Gbps Type-C port (Front)

Audio & Networking

• Audio CODEC: Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
• Audio Features: 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio, supports S/PDIF output, up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel.
• Wired LAN:
  • 1 × Marvell® AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN
  • 1 × Realtek® 8126 5Gbps LAN

Wireless Communication

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 Solution (802.11be)
  • Supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz bandwidth) up to 5.8Gbps
  • Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, MLO, 4KQAM
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 5.4

Internal I/O Connectors

• Power: 1x ATX_PWR, 2x CPU_PWR, 1x PCIE_PWR 8-pin, 1x Front Type-C Quick Charge (PD_PWR1)
• Cooling: 1x CPU Fan, 2x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys), 5x System Fan, 1x Water Flow connector, 2x Thermal Sensor connectors
• Lighting: 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED (JARGB_V2), 1x RGB LED (JRGB)
• Miscellaneous: 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2), 2x Front Panel (JFP), 1x Chassis Intrusion, 1x Front Audio, 1x TPM (2.0), 1x Tuning Controller (JDASH), V-check point, 2x Direct OC Jumpers.

Physical Specifications & Compatibility

• Form Factor: ATX (Extended)
• Dimensions: 304.8 mm × 243.84 mm (12 in. × 9.6 in.)