Description
MSI motherboard features PCI Express 3.0 slot, perfectly aligned and with enough space for an optimal airflow when using multiple graphics cards. That way, you will never have to worry about an overheating PC, while you are enjoying the best graphics jumping off from your monitor when running a AMD CrossFire gaming setup.
Enjoy awesome 4K UHD video playback with MSI 9 series motherboards. MSI motherboard that is equipped with HDMI port support the latest 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) resolution to provide an unprecedented breathtaking visual experience.
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Optimized for multiple graphics cards
MSI motherboard features PCI Express 3.0 slot, perfectly aligned and with enough space for an optimal airflow when using multiple graphics cards. That way, you will never have to worry about an overheating PC, while you are enjoying the best graphics jumping off from your monitor when running a AMD CrossFire gaming setup. -
OC Genie 4
With the one-second overclocking, OC Genie giving you even more performance. Just hit the button and your PC gets another adrenalin shot straight away. Give your system an awesome performance boost with ease. -
Click BIOS 4
The MSI click BIOS 4 is the excellent UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. Not only that it also reacts faster runs smoother and has better mouse support. And this all comes with many cool features. -
Fast boot
No more seamless waiting for your O/S to be loaded! MSI fast boot helps to make your system boot lightning fast. MSI fast boot also features a GO2BIOS button. Simply click it to restart your PC and go straight to the system BIOS. -
4K UHD support
Enjoy awesome 4K UHD video playback with MSI 9 series motherboards. MSI motherboard that is equipped with HDMI port support the latest 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) resolution to provide an unprecedented breathtaking visual experience.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- MSI Z97-G43 - motherboard - ATX - LGA1150 Socket - Z97
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z97 Express
- Processor Socket
- 1 x LGA1150 Socket
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
- Max RAM Size
- 32 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID)
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 4 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 1760 MB
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z97 Express
- Processor Socket
- LGA1150 Socket
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 32 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 2800 MHz (O.C.), 2666 MHz (O.C.), 2600 MHz (O.C.), 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2200 MHz (O.C.), 2133 MHz (O.C.), 2000 MHz (O.C.), 1866 MHz (O.C.), 3000 MHz (O.C.)
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Graphics
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 1760 MB
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC892
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode (x2 mode any PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot is occupied)) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 3 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
- RAID Features
- Intel Smart Response Technology
- Interfaces
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x HDMI , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x VGA , 4 x USB 3.0 , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack
- Internal Interfaces
- 4 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x audio - header , 1 x serial - header , 1 x parallel - header
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Features
- DMI support, MSI ClickBIOS 4
- Hardware Features
- Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, Intel Smart Response Technology, Super Ferrite Choke (SFC), AMD CrossFireX technology support, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, MSI Military Class IV, OC Genie 4, MSI Fast Boot, Clear CMOS Button
Miscellaneous
- Software Included
- MSI Command Center, RAMdisk, MSI Live Update 6
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm