• Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™, 11th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333(OC) MHz
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
• Latest Network Solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with LAN Manager deliver the best online experience without lag
• Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen4 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
• Lightning USB 20G: Powered by USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s with USB Type-C
• AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
• Multi-GPU: With Steel armor PCIe slots. Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire™

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

• Extended Heatsink Design
  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.
• M.2 Shield Frozr
  World's fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, 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 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.
• Frozr AI Cooling
  

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

• 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

• 14 + 2 + 1 Duet Rail Power System
  Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 4-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MAG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.
• 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
  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 -8+4 pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.
  Supplemental PCI-E Power Connector - The extra 6-pin PCI-E power connector provides dedicated power for PCI-E slots, augmenting the power provided by the 24-pin and the graphics card directly.

DIY-Friendly

• Pre-installed IO Shielding
  Featuring the pre-installed IO shielding, 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.
• Keep Out Zone
  Circuits have been routed away from the case standoff keep out zones to minimize the damage impacts of misplaced mounting pieces.
• 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.
• EZ LED Control
  A built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!
• Easy to Arrange Your Cables
  Not clever at cable arrangement? MSI Atypical PCB design not only the identity of stylish but also makes SATA and USB cable routing easier. Arranges cable neatly even you are not familiar with system build.

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.
• 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
  Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
• 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.
• Windows® 10 Certified
  With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows® 10. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.

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 M.2
  Utilizing 11th Gen Intel® processors, MSI Z590 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.
• Fast and Future-ready Storage
  MSI Z590 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.
• Optane: Boost Your HDD to Perform Like an SSD
  PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel® Optane™ Memory device. Intel® Optane™ technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.

Memory

• DDR4 Boost
  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 Huge Step of DDR Performance
  MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to B450 motherboard memory A-XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for B550 motherboards. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
• Easy Overclocking with A-XMP
  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 Center
  MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
• 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!
• MSI Sound Tune
  The AI-powered noise cancellation is trained through deep neural network (DNN), the model is generated with more than 500 million data, simulate the way human brain works. When a sound is heard, the model automatically recognizes and separate vocal sound from background noises; hence, filtering out all the unwanted Noise.

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 + 1G LAN
  MAG Z590 TORPEDO features high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN for power users. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
• LAN Management
  MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

Audio

• High Definition ALC4080 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.
• High Quality Audio Capacitors
  A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.
• High Quality Audio Jacks with S/PDIF
  Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.
• Dedicated Headphone Amplifier
  A dedicated headphone can drive audiophile headphones up to 600Ω impedance, delivering studio-grade sound quality from your gaming PC.
• 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.

USB

• Lightning USB 20G
  Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MAG Z590 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.
• Front USB Type-C
  MSI 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.

Other Expansion

True Color Mystic Light
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and 29 LED effects.

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.

• JRGB
  The JRGB pin header provides the max 3A(12V) power supply for the up to 3 meters 5050 RGB LED strips showing single color.

Additional Information:

Visit the Manufacturer Web Page for Full Details

Operating System Support:

Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit

Make and Model	MSI MAG Z590 TORPEDO ATX Motherboard
CPU	Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors1 Supports processor socket LGA1200 1. Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
Chipset	Intel® Z590 Chipset
Memory	4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB1 Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel® CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel® CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC mode, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots	2x PCIe x16 slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel® CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel® CPU PCI_E3 (From Z590 chipset) Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (From Z590 Chipset)
Multi-GPU Support	Supports 2-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
Onboard Graphics	1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz 1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
Storage	6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z590 Chipset) 3x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 and supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 & M2_3 support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel® Core™ processors Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB	Intel® Z590 Chipset: 1x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal connector) 1x USB 2.0 Type-A port on the back panel Hub-GL850G: 5x USB 2.0 ports (1 Type-A port on the back panel, 4 Type-A ports available through internal connectors)
LAN	1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller 1x Intel® I219-V 1Gbps LAN controller
Wireless Communication	N/A
Audio	Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
Back Panel I/O	2x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C 1x DisplayPort 1x HDMI port 1x 2.5G LAN 1x Gigabit LAN 5x HD Audio connectors 1x Optical S/PDIF out 1x Flash BIOS button
Internal I/O Connectors	1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 6-pin PCIE power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3x M.2 slots (M-Key) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x TPM module connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper 1x TBT connector (supports RTD3) 1x Tuning Controller connector
Operating System	Supports Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
Dimensions (LxW)	30.5 x 24.4 cm (12" x 9.6")
Weight	N/A