Performance
Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
Linux operating systems supported |
Y |
Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
Component for |
PC |
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds |
2133 MHz |
Non-ECC |
Y |
ECC |
N |
Unbuffered memory |
Y |
Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Number of memory slots |
4 |
Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
BIOS
BIOS type |
UEFI |
Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
TPM connector |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Serial port headers |
1 |
Graphics
DirectX version |
12.0 |
On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Back panel I/O ports
DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
Microphone in |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
Additionally
Chipset |
Intel B150 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Socket LGA1151, Intel B150 Chipset, 4 x DDR4 up to 64GB, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, 6 x SATA, 2 x PCI-Express x16, 2 x PCI-Express x1
GAME IN STYLE
Each game demands different skills, each gamer selects, customizes and levels their own gaming character. Why stop there? MSI Performance GAMING motherboards allow you to fully customize & personalize your gaming PC to any color you want while delivering top performance for a great gaming experience.
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.
DEDICATED GAMING LAN WITH INTEL®
Experience a more fluid game with Intel® i219 LAN. Intel® i219 LAN is designed to deliver high performance when gaming, delivering more throughput than other solutions.
Intel® i219 LAN is optimized for championship level online and LAN eSports by reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This way, your CPU can be used more effectively and you can enjoy more FPS when gaming.
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.
MSI GAMING LAN MANAGER
- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
- Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
- Allows you to customize you to customize bandwidth for each application
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.
STUDIO GRADE SOUND WITH AUDIO BOOST 3
With Audio Boost 3 we're 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.
EMI-SHIELDED HD AUDIO PROCESSOR
Audio Boost 3 Pro is fueled by a EMI-shielded high quality HD audio processor, making sure you enjoy the purest sound quality.
ISOLATED AUDIO PCB
Audio Boost 3 Pro acts like a dedicated soundcard by physically isolating the audio circuitry to give you a more clear audio signal.
CHEMI-CON AUDIO CAPACITORS
Delivering high fidelity crystal clear sound with exceptional acoustics and realism.
SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS
Equal and perfect sound quality for left & right channel audio through the use of seperated layers in the PCB.
DUAL HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS
The built-in dual headphone amplifiers rewards your high quality headphone with studio level sound quality up to 600Ω delivered from your gaming PC.
ANTI-POPCORN NOISE
Audio Boost protects your ears against annoying loud popping sounds when you plug devices in or out or turn your PC on/off.
FRONT DEDICATED HEADPHONE OUT
Convenient use of the front panel audio output while retaining high quality amplified sound.
7.1 CHANNEL AUDIO
With high quality audio connectors you get the best possible signal output with less chance of distortion.
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 profiles with the push of a single button. The possibilities are endless!
- Customize any key on your keyboard
- Up to 8 steps macro programming
- User friendly, easy to use application
- 1 key load up of your favorite game
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
Windows keys
Quick launch any application or folder
MSI Smart keys
Quick launch of mail, browser or more
Login Keys
One press to login (program passwords)
2X FRONT USB 3.1 GEN1
With a clever placed USB 3.1 Gen1 front pin header, available on MSI motherboards, you can connect up to 2 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 on the rear.
ENHANCED CPU OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Onboard overvoltage protection prevents overvoltage and short-circuit damage of the CPU and other components. A red LED near the 24 pin CPU power connector let you know that overvoltage protection is activated for easier troubleshooting.
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.
STEELSERIES CERTIFIED
Get ready to enjoy the best gaming experience with MSI & SteelSeries!
Enthusiast gaming gear brand SteelSeries has officially approved MSI GAMING motherboards as ‘SteelSeries Certified (SSC)’. This certification is based on the performance demands and stability of MSI GAMING motherboards and SteelSeries products. Your SteelSeries headset, mouse and other top quality gaming gear works best on MSI GAMING motherboards.
GAMING CERTIFIED
Our GAMING motherboards are tested in our gaming lab, internet cafes and together with the world’s best eSports players to make sure you get top performance and reliability in the world’s most popular games. Through 24-hour on- and offline game testing, MSI ensures the onboard network configuration, audio reception and FPS performance are tested and tuned to perfection for you to enjoy the best possible gameplay experience.
Only the motherboards that pass this test receive the GAMING CERTIFIED status and are considered true MSI® GAMING motherboards.
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), but also work firmly for over-10-year.
MILITARY CLASS 4 COMPONENTS
HUMIDITY PROTECTION
Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament". Untreated PCB's can have 10x higher failure rate.
HIGH TEMPERATURE
PROTECTION
All key components used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments.
CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for our GAMING motherboards.
ESD PROTECTION
Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge.
EMI PROTECTION
All MSI motherboards comply with strict American FCC regulations and reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference.
SECURE AND RELIABLE UEFI BIOS SOLUTION
This next generation UEFI BIOS is completely rebuilt and features a plethora of system builders’ favorite options. From M-Flash for easy BIOS flashing to advanced data protection & system security, CLICK BIOS hands you the tools to fully protect and optimize the system.
Through smart design and optimizations for Windows 10, CLICK BIOS is faster than ever. By reducing the use of graphics in the UEFI shell, it boots faster, reacts faster and adds a smooth experience when changing settings. Smart categorizing of functions and settings make this the easiest BIOS you’ll ever see.
- Next gen UEFI BIOS
- Perfect for system builders
- Easy to use
- Windows 10 optimized
- Packed with security features
OPTIMIZED FOR MULTIPLE GRAPHICS CARDS
This motherboard supports AMD 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 when running an AMD CrossFire™ setup.
MSI® VGA ARMOR
With the increased size and weight of modern high end graphics cards, traditional PCI Express slots often show signs of bending or even breaking. Meet VGA Armor, strengthened PCI Express slots using more solder points to make sure you never have to worry about breaking off any of the slots.
STEEL ARMOR
Worried about damaging the PCI-Express slot or your graphics card because of the weight?
PREVENT DAMAGE!
Worried about damaging the PCI-Express slot or your graphics card because of the weight?
OTHERS
NO STRENGTHENING
MSI STEEL ARMOR
REINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
MSI VGA ARMOR
REINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
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.
Gaming benefits
- More responsive, faster reactions
- Customizable mouse settings
- Customizable mouse accuracy (DPI)
- Program macros for multiple actions in 1 click
- Smoother gameplay
Technical benefits
- 3x more gold than regular connectors
- 10x longer lifetime when plugging/un-plugging
- Prevents oxidation
OBS STREAMING SOFTWARE
Share your gaming achievements with the world! Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is world’s most popular open source software for video recording and live streaming. Show your friends your gaming progress live.
Easy to share
Live streaming to your favorite video sharing websites such as Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion, Hitbox and many more.
OVERCLOCKING MADE EASY
Outperform your competition with the MSI® GAMING APP which allows simultaneous control of both your Motherboard and Graphics Card's boost.
ON-SCREEN SPEED & TEMPERATURES
Real-time monitor GPU Core, DRAM Frequency, GPU & CPU Temperatures and much more, in game or in other fullscreen applications, customizable to your preference.
A DIFFERENT VIEW ON GAMING
MSI Dragon Eye allows you to watch a YouTube video or Twitch Stream while playing a game simultaneously. Simply add a link or stream to the Dragon Eye application and select the size, position, volume and transparency and start gaming. With a few hotkeys you can start/pause your video or set the volume.
CPU-Z MSI GAMING EDITION
MSI has worked closely with CPUID to develop this special edition of CPU-Z featuring the famous MSI GAMING dragon. Use CPU-Z to gather key information on the main devices of your system, such as your CPU speed, Memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version and much more.
SSD NOT FAST ENOUGH? TRY MSI RAMDISK!
Get an unlimited RAMDisk for free (worth $35) with MSI GAMING motherboards. RAMDisk allows you to create a virtual drive from your system memory, enabling speeds up to 25x faster than a modern SSD. You can load complete games, speed up your browser or your page file significantly increasing system performance! You even increase your SSD's lifespan by using RAMDisk as it reduces unnecessary read and write operations to your SSD.
- Speed up system performance
- Speed up games, apps and browser
- Increase SSD lifespan