Description
MSI motherboards feature one or more PCI Express 3.0 slots, 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.
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Optimized for multiple graphics cards
MSI motherboards feature one or more PCI Express 3.0 slots, 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. -
Military class 4
Military class 4 is the next step in high quality components. The Dark Choke and Solid CAP will make sure that your PC runs more stable under extreme gaming conditions. -
Dark choke
Dark Choke uses the special core design and allows the Dark Choke to run at a lower temperature with higher capacity and better power efficiency and stability. -
Solid cap
With their aluminum core design and Japanese made quality, Solid CAPs are made for high-end design motherboard. Not only do Solid CAPs could provide lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). -
OC genie 4
With the one-second overclocking option OC Genie MSI 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. -
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 motherboards that are equipped with HDMI port support the latest 4K UHD resolution to provide an unprecedented breathtaking visual experience.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- MSI Z97 PC MATE - 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
- 2 x USB 3.0 + 4 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 ALC887
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111G
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode (x4 mode if PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot is occupied)) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 mode (x4 mode if PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot is occupied)) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 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 , 1 x HDMI , 1 x VGA , 1 x DVI-D , 2 x USB 3.0 , 4 x USB 2.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x PS/2 mouse , 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, UEFI BIOS, MSI ClickBIOS 4
- Hardware Features
- Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, Intel Smart Response Technology, 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
- 22 cm
