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MSI Z170A SLI PLUS Intel S1151 DDR4 USB3.1C PCIe SATA3 M.2 ATX

MSI Z170A SLI PLUS Intel S1151 DDR4 USB3.1C PCIe SATA3 M.2 ATX

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Description

The PRO Series motherboards fit in any PC. Quality you can trust with top performance and clever business solutions are key aspects of these motherboards. Make your life easier and boost your business with the super stable, reliable and long-lasting PRO Series motherboards.

  • 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.
  • Turbo M.2

    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.
  • Click BIOS 5

    Explore the greatly improved Click BIOS 5 and use it to tune your system to maximum performance. Control your system in two modes: EZ mode, for the most used settings and functions. Advanced mode for more detailed settings and fine-tuning options to boost your system's performance.
  • Stable, secure networking

    This MSI PRO Series motherboards features an Intel i219V Gigabit network adapter. This high quality networking solution is optimized for professional and multimedia use with outstanding performance to deliver a secure, stable and fast network connection.
  • M-Cloud

    MSI M-Cloud is a convenient and secure way of saving personal files in the cloud. M-Cloud simplifies complicated settings with a user friendly interface and is easy to learn. Build and maintain your personal cloud with ease. M-Cloud can also turn your PC into an Access Point. You can easily share a wireless network or internet signal to other devices through just a few simple steps.
  • Easy diagnostic

    MSI EZ Debug LED is an easy troubleshooting tool using 3 LEDs to indicate CPU / Memory / VGA operation every time you boot up your system. Run into trouble? Use the LEDs to easily identify the source of your problem and get back into operation quickly.
  • SLI / CrossFire support

    This motherboard supports SLI / CrossFire. Optimal PCI-Express slot placement allows for better fitting and airflow. That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping from your screen.
  • Total Fan Control

    Total Fan Control gives you complete control of all your fans connected to the motherboard, through a revolutionary and easy to use interface.
  • 2X faster MSI USB 3.1 Gen2

    Transferring your favorite games, music and movies over USB has never been faster. 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.
  • Front USB 3.1 Gen1

    With a cleverly placed USB 3.1 Gen1 front pin header on MSI motherboards, you can connect up to 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 devices directly to the front of your PC Chassis. This way you can easily enjoy fast USB speeds without having to use the hard-to-reach USB ports at the rear.
  • Lagacy DVI / VGA video support

    To support professional monitors, TV's, beamers and other displays, this MSI motherboard features DVI and a VGA video output. No matter what screen type you want to connect, using a dedicated graphics card or an onboard connector, MSI motherboards have you covered.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
MSI Z170A SLI PLUS - 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 (supports 6th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron)
Max RAM Size
64 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR4 unbuffered
Storage Ports
6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 1 x M.2
USB / FireWire Ports
1 x USB-C Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (4 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 (supports 6th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron)

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.)
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
Intel I219V
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 288-pin , 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x0, x4 or x8, x8, x4 modes) , 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
RAID Features
Intel Smart Response Technology
Interfaces
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x HDMI , 1 x VGA , 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 audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x PS/2 keyboard , 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 , 1 x USB-C Gen2 , 1 x PS/2 mouse
Internal Interfaces
4 x USB 2.0 - header , 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 - 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
UEFI BIOS, MSI ClickBIOS 5
Hardware Features
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, MSI Military Class IV, OC Genie 4, 4K Ultra HD ready, MSI Audio Boost, MSI Guard-Pro, Debug LED, MSI Steel Armor, Double ESD Protection, overvoltage protection

Miscellaneous

Software Included
MSI M-Cloud
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24.4 cm
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