Description
The MSI® Z170A GAMING M5 motherboard is designed to provide gamers the best gaming experience through genuine GAMING design, best-in-class gaming features and the latest technology. The Z170A GAMING M5 motherboard is an engineering masterpiece tailored to gaming perfection.
DDR4 BOOST & XMP LED
By fully isolating the memory circuitry from other components, DDR4 Boost ensures the memory signal to stay pure for maximum performance and stability.
TWIN TURBO M.2 - GEN3 X4
Twin Turbo M.2 delivers next generation M.2 performance through a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface. Delivering transfer speeds 3 times as fast as conventional M.2 solutions, up to 64 Gb/s.
AUDIO BOOST 3 & NAHIMIC
The ultimate audio solution for gamers, powered by Nahimic Audio Enhancer. With dual OPA1652 AMPs and metal EMI Shielding you get breathtaking sound quality.
MSI GAMING LAN POWERED BY KILLER™
MSI GAMING LAN is powered by the KillerTM LAN E2400 Network Controller featuring intelligent AES 2.0 to automatically prioritize games above other applications. GAMING LAN uses LAN Protect with 15KV anti-surge protection for safety, highlighted with a red LED in the LAN port.
SPECIFICATIONS
Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
CPU socket LGA 1151
Intel® Z170 Chipset
Graphics interface - 3 * PCI-E 3.0 x16, Steel Armor PCI-E slots, 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI®, 3-Way AMD CrossFire™ support
Display Interface - 1 * HDMI, 1 * DVI Port - Requires Processor Graphics
Memory support - 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR4-3600+(OC)
Expansion slots - 4 * PCI-E x1 slots
M.2 / SATA - 2 * M.2 32 Gb/s, 6 * SATA 6 Gb/s (4 ports reserved for SATA Express)
SATA RAID - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 - Available on SATA1 to SATA6
USB - 1 * USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C, 1 * USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 6* USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 * USB 2.0
LAN - 1 * Killer™ E2400 Gigabit LAN
Audio - 8-channel Audio Boost 3 with Nahimic
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Unmatched memory performance and stability
With traditional memory design the memory signals are often distorted by electromagnetic signals from other components, making the system perform slower or become unstable. MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability. -
Gaming dna design
Gaming on the inside, gaming on the outside. Attention to detail, from red and black look & feel to PCB printing, make the next generation MSI Gaming motherboards stand out once again. -
Heavy plated Heatsink design
The Dragon Heatsink, featuring the famous MSI Gaming dragon, confirms you are dealing with a genuine Gaming motherboard. -
Dominate the game with lowest latency
Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI Gaming LAN, featuring carefully selected components to ensure the best online gaming experience without lag. -
Killer E2400
Designed with gaming DNA, Killer LAN is optimized for championship level online and LAN eSports. The new Killer E2400 Intelligent Networking Platform, featuring Advanced Stream Detect 2.0, is built for maximum networking performance for online games and high-quality streaming media. Killer LAN automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge. -
Gaming optimized bandwith management
Dedicated to giving you the best online gaming experience with optimized traffic prioritization and low latency, MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games. -
LAN protect
Featuring 15KV anti-surge protection to shield your network from lightning strikes and static electricity, LAN Protect is a LAN connector designed to give you the best networking experience. It's highlighted with a red LED inside the RJ45 connector to show its functionality. -
Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
With Audio Boost 3, powered by Nahimic Sound Technology, MSI is delivering the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy breathtaking, crystal clear sound and music through 8-channel HD Audio or high impendence headphones and truly dominate the game. -
Hear beyond the limits with Nahimic Sound Technology
To lead the gaming market, MSI is adopting Nahimic sound technology to boost the audio performance for their range of gaming computers. So what's new about this? Nahimic now offers immersive virtual 7.1 sound in high definition using advanced sound enhancement effects. -
Enjoy sound that pushes the limits of reality
On the cutting edge of innovation, Nahimic Sound Technology has proven its quality and precision in Military and Aerospace projects. Now they're making some serious noise by becoming an essential part of your lethal gaming arsenal. -
Game boost
Overclock your system instantly and generate more FPS in games with 1 push of a button using Game Boost! You can also easily enable XMP using the XMP button in Click BIOS. -
Gaming hotkey
Gaming Hotkey enables more functionality using your own keyboard. Simply assign functions or macros to any key and launch your favorite games, load overclocking profiles or do real-time overclocking with the push of a single button. The possibilities are endless! -
Total freedom, maximum ease
Easily program your most used commands to be executed with a single keystroke. You are free to choose any key you want. -
Hotkeys
Assign your own keyboard combinations -
MSI USB 3.1 GEN2
Transfer your favorite games, music and movies over USB faster than ever. USB 3.1 Gen2 enables lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s! -
Type-C with reversible design
Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.1 Gen2 combined with the convenience of the USB Type-C connector. This reversible connector allows for effortless connecting of USB devices. -
Super charger
With MSI Super Charger you can deliver more power than regular USB chargers to your smartphone, tablet, USB game controller or portable console. You can quickly charge these devices when you're not gaming on your PC, eliminating the need for wall power sockets. -
Twin turbo design
Delivering speeds up to 32Gb/s using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III connection! Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely fast loading of applications and games with MSI motherboards. -
Turbo U.2 Host Card
The U.2 Host Card delivers performance up to 32 Gb/s and allows support for next gen 2.5-inch SSDs using the U.2 connector. A redriver chip is added to increase data transfer speed. -
Designed for overclocking
With a long history of breaking world records inherited from MSI's legendary Overclocking motherboards, this motherboard has OC running through its veins. Built from the ground up to support heavy overclocking, from its OC PCB to Military Class components, you know this MSI motherboard is ready to push the limits! -
Military Class 5 components
Military Class 5 is the latest evolution in high quality components. The Titanium Choke, Hi-c CAP and Dark CAP ensure that your PC runs stable under extreme gaming conditions. -
Gaming device port
MSI Gaming Device Port is optimized to deliver the best connectivity for high end gaming mice to fully utilize its speed. You can customize your mouse' DPI to change accuracy and program macro combinations using the easy to use Mouse Master software to perform multiple commands with just one click.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- MSI Z170A Gaming M5 - motherboard - ATX - LGA1151 Socket - Z170
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z170
- Processor Socket
- 1 x LGA1151 Socket
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
- Max RAM Size
- 64 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR4, non-ECC, unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA Express port, 2 x M.2
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 1 x USB-C Gen 2 + 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 + 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z170
- Processor Socket
- LGA1151 Socket
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 64 GB
- Technology
- DDR4
- Bus Clock
- 2400 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2800 MHz (O.C.), 2600 MHz (O.C.), 3000 MHz (O.C.), 3200 MHz (O.C.), 3600 MHz (O.C.)
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC1150
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Killer Gaming E2400
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 288-pin , 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual: x8 mode; triple: x8, x8, x4 or x8, x8, x1 modes; single card: x16 mode) , 4 x PCIe 3.0 x1
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 6 x 7pin SATA, 2 x SATA Express port - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 2 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1
- RAID Features
- Intel Smart Response Technology
- Interfaces
- 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 , 1 x HDMI , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 , 1 x USB-C Gen2 , 1 x TOSLINK
- Internal Interfaces
- 4 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 - header , 1 x audio - header , 1 x serial - header
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Features
- DMI support, UEFI BIOS, BIOS FlashBack+, MSI ClickBIOS 5
- Hardware Features
- Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, Hi-c CAP, Super Charger, Fanless Design Heatsink, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, Easy Button 3, Clear CMOS Button, MSI Gaming Device Port, MSI Guard-Pro, Debug LED, Nahimic Audio Enhacer, MSI Steel Armor, MSI Audio Boost 3, Game Boost, MSI Military Class V, LAN Protect, Double ESD Protection, OC Engine 2, OC Essentials, V-Check Points 2 Lite, SteelSeries Certified (SSC)
Miscellaneous
- Software Included
- RAMdisk, MSI Gaming App, MSI Gaming Hotkey
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm