Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333, 1600 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS type |
UEFI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) |
1 |
| Parallel connector |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Serial port headers |
1 |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| Headphone outputs |
3 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel B85 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
LGA1150, Intel B85 Express, 4 x DDR3, non-ECC, un-buffered, PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1, PCI, PS/2 x 2, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, LAN, Micro-ATX
ECO Tech Design:Optimized PCB
MSI uses unique techniques in hardware and software design for ECO Series to use up less power than a light bulb! Save up to 40%.
ECO Center Pro
ECO Center Pro let’s you cut the power 100% to devices.
- 3 power saving preset modes
- With one click turn on all saving
- Turn fans on/off
- Turn LEDs on/off
- Turn peripherals ports on/off
- Turn PCI slots on/off
- Save to BIOS and make default
ECO Mode
ECO mode is the default mode to save energy. It enables all of the motherboards functions and only turns off all LEDs and PCI slots.
Lounge Mode
For multimedia solutions to decode/encode audio & video at full performance. Lounge mode lowers fan speed for a mode quiet environment, disables LEDs & LAN.
Server Mode
A mode for personal cloud service or servers for small business. Server mode lowers CPU power consumption, fan speed, turns LEDs, audio & video functionality off.
ECO button
Efficiency at your control; pressing the ECO button starts saving power immediately.
Ease of use with a button in hardware, BIOS and software design for more conveniece.
40% Power Saving
MSI uses unique techniques in hardware and software design for ECO Series to use up less power than a light bulb, while retaining 100% performance!
100% Compatibility
- Supports all CPUs like any other motherboard
- Optimized for Intel S and T power efficient CPUs
- Supports all DDR3 memory
Military Class 4
Military Class 4 is the next step in high quality components. The Hi-c Cap, Super Ferrite Choke and Solid CAPs 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, Dark CAP`s have been a staple in high-end design mainboard designs and provides lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) as well as its over-10-year lifespan.
CLICK BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 is the latest 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. Click on the button on the right to visit our dedicated BIOS page and learn more.
Circuit Protection
With specially designed circuit protection, the MSI motherboard protects the CPU against overheating and USB devices from short circuiting.
Intel GIGABIT LAN
Always connected with Intel® Gigabit LAN networking. The latest MSI 9 series motherboards come equipped with the high quality network solution from Intel®. Optimized for multimedia and gaming use to deliver a stable and fast network connection.
