MSI MEG X570S Ace Max Motherboard

The MSI MEG X570S Ace Max Motherboard supports 2nd and 3rd gen AMD processors and AM4 CPU sockets, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0 and 3.0 compatible expansion slots, 4 x M.2 slots, 8 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 8 x rear USB ports, 5 x front panel header USB ports, Realtek ALC4082 HD audio codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC/HPA, Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.2 and an ATX motherboard form factor.

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Features

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Overview

• Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series and 2000 G-Series desktop processors
• Supports DDR4 Memory, Dual Channel 5300(OC) MHz+
• Extreme Power Design: Direct 16+2+1 phases with 90A Smart Power Stage and dual CPU power connectors to unleash the maximum performance.
• Quadruple M.2 Connectors: Onboard 4x M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with Lightning Gen 4 solution. Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
• Premium Thermal Solution: Aluminium Cover, VRM Heat-pipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and MOSFET Baseplate to ensure the extreme performance with low temp.
• 2.5G LAN with latest Wi-Fi 6E solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN with LAN manager and latest Wi-Fi 6E solution which supports 6GHz spectrum delivering the best online gaming experience.
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 double-side Shield Frozr, Lightning USB 20G.
• Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper: Provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.
• Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with premium audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breath-taking experience.

Premium Hardware Design

With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

Cooling

Thermal Overview

Aluminium Cover - Thermal Solution for More Cores and Higher Performance

With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.

Double Side M.2 Shield Frozr

World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, the double side M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.

Fully Fan Control

Fully Controllable in BIOS and Software

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

Autodetect DC or PWM Mode with Hysteresis

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

Frozr AI Cooling

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

System Cooling

DIY 2.0 – Integrating with the System Environment

Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

Power Solution

Structure - Direct 16+2 Phases Power Design

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 16+2 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 90A Smart Power Stage, MEG X570S ACE MAX is ready for breaking the world record.

Core Boost

Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU while high-loading operation.

Game Boost

1-Second Overclocking!

MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.

More for Performance

• Load-Line Calibration
  What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
• Overvoltage Protection
  Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
• Digital Power Design
  A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.
• Double Power Connectors
  Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

DIY Friendly

Pre-Installed IO Shield

Featuring the pre-installed IO shield, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.

System Saver

Boot Up Guaranteed

Having trouble with updating the BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don’t worry! With System-Saver, use one of 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again.

1. Clear CMOS
   Restore the BIOS to the default settings – helpful in 99% of the cases to successfully boot again.
2. Flash BIOS Button
   Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required.
3. Dual BIOS
   Two physical BIOS chips allow a fallback to plan B.

DIY Gadgets

More User Friendly Gadgets

• Battery sticker, Cable labels and Case badge
• Cleaning brush
• USB drive
• Screwdrivers

Keep Out Zone

MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean, preventing any component contact or damage to the motherboard.

Friendly Enhancements

More User Friendly Enhancements

• XL Clip
  The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
• EZ Debug LED
  Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
• Debug LED
  Run into trouble? The digital LED display will display the startup sequence code so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
• EZ LED Control
  A built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!

Protection

PCB with 2OZ Thickened Copper

An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.

Fortify Your System with PCI-E Steel Armor

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

Double ESD protection

Ultimate Motherboard Protection

Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.

Certification

Lightning Gen 4 Support, Ready 4 the Future

MEG X570S series motherboards adopt tons of components, enhanced layout placement and PCB design dedicated for PCI-E Gen 4 solution, ensure the higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds stability, ready 4 the future!

• Reinforced PCIe 4.0 slot provides up to 64GB/s transfer bandwidth
• Dedicated PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors for the fastest onboard storage solution
• PCIe 4.0 Re-Driver provides enhanced PCIe 4.0 signals for longer lengths.
• Dedicated switches transfer both PCIe slot and M.2 4.0 signals
• Optimized PCB layout fully supports higher bandwidth and transfer speeds for PCIe 4.0

Super Stable Gaming with the Highest Quality Components

MSI uses high quality components rated for reliable operation even under extreme conditions.

• Humidity Protection
• Temperature Protection
• Circuit Protection
• ESD Protection
• EMI Protection

Titanium Choke III

Ti choke III has 30% improved power delivery efficiency compared to its predecessor, allowing for improved overclocking stability

90A Smart Power Stage

Next-gen 3-in-1 Mosfet package capable of delivering more power at precise timings with fewer components.

Solid Cap

Japanese made Solid CAPs are built for high-reliability motherboards with their aluminium core design. These capacitors have low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and are rated to work for more than 10-years.

Certified for Gaming

MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback from the world’s best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard that’s both powerful and reliable.

Enhanced Performance

High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

Lightning Gen 4

Gen 4 PCI-E and M.2

• Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E
  MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E is the latest and the fastest PCI-E data transfer solution with 64GB/s of unidirectional transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to its previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized by steel armour design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.
• Lightning Gen 4 M.2
  Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI X570S motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.

Storage Overview

Fast and Future-Ready Storage

MSI X570S motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 S

This PCI-Express card offers two extra M.2 slots with smart fan cooling solution to increase your storage capacity at maximum speed, features auto detect function for the M.2 access and the M.2 temperature for easy checking.

Memory

Enhancement - A Huge Step of DDR Performance

MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The A-XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for X570S. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

DDR4 Boost - Extreme Stability & Compatibility Testing

MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

A-XMP - Easy Overclocking with A-XMP Profile

The A-XMP in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

BIOS & Software

MSI Centre

MSI brand new MSI Centre unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

• True Colour
  Optimized monitor’s brightness and colour in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
• Live Update
  Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software so you can focus on your work.
• User Scenario
  One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
• Hardware Monitor
  Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
• OC Setting
  Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
• Total Fan Control
  Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
• Mystic Light
  Create your own colourful masterpiece with ease. Splash any colour you want with just a few clicks!
• Product Registration
  Register your MSI product to enjoy a host of benefits!

Click BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

• Game Boost
  Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.
• A-XMP
  Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
• M-Flash
  Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.
• Hardware Monitor
  Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
• Memory Try It
  Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.
• Search & Favourites
  A permanent search & favourite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

MSI APP Player

Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless gaming experience between mobile games and PC platform, and leverages customized features as specific keyboard lighting and better graphics with multi-task works.

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR)

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

Connectivity

MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.

Networking

2.5G LAN - High-Bandwidth and Low-Latency Network

2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.

WI-FI 6E - Surfacing with The Real MU-MIMO Technology

The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO and BSS colour technology, provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

Next-Gen Intel® WI-FI 6E & Bluetooth

Connect to a high-speed wireless network powered by an Intel® Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution with dedicated high quality Wi-Fi antenna, delivering AX speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

LAN Manager - Optimize Online Gaming Traffic for Lower Latency!

MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

MSI LAN Manager

• Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
• Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
• Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application

USB

Lightning USB 20g - Double Bandwidth with Lightning USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20g

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! Featuring the Lighting ASmedia 3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, MSI motherboards offer never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C. The Lightning USB 20G connectors are covered with gold to ensure a better signal and performance.

Front USB Type-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

Audio

Audio Boost 5 HD

• High Definition ALC4082 Audio Processor
  From HD-A to USB Interface, twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192kHz to 32-bit/384kHz, deliver the highest sound quality.
• ESS Audio DAC
  Recreates the optimal natural analogue sound with ultra-low distortion to ensure a perfect, realistic display of sound.
• High Quality Audio Capacitors
  A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.
• Golden Audio Jacks with S/PDIF
  Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal
• Dedicated Headphone Amplifier
  A dedicated headphone amplifier can drive audiophile headphones with up to 600Ω impedance

Nahimic

All New Nahimic 3 - For Next Level Audio Immersion

Get ready to be amazed by the all new Nahimic 3 and live the gaming immersion like never before! With simple and intuitive new UI, the Nahimic 3 not only further enhances in game 3D surround sound, but also offers even more finite control over your music, movies, and conference calls.

Isolated Audio Signal

• Isolated Audio Design
  Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.
• Separated Audio Layers for Clean Left & Right Channels
  Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.

DE-POP Protection

Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.

Mystic Light

True Colour Mystic Light on Motherboard

Splash on some colour and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colours and 29 LED effects.

• Weather
• Rainbow
• Meteor
• Stack
• Breathing
• Flashing
• Double-flashing
• Steady
• Lightning
• CPU Temperature
• Random
• POP
• RAP
• JAZZ
• Play
• Movie
• Planetary
• Double Meteor
• Energy
• Blink
• Colour
• Colour Pulse
• Colour Shift
• Colour Wave
• Marguee
• Rainbow Wave
• Visor
• Rainbow Flashing
• Rainbow Double Flashing
• Default

Mystic Light Headers

Mystic Light Extension

Still not satisfied with the decoration on the ecosystem? The Mystic Light Extension will help you to have more attractive way to decorate you gaming rig by the LED Strips and still under controlled by the Mystic Light application.

JCORSAIR

The JCORSAIR pin header provides the max 3A(5V) power supply for the CORSAIR LED strips.