Memory
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Number of memory slots |
8 |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Memory channels |
Quad |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
10 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
1 |
| Number of SATA Express connectors |
1 |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
32 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| BIOS switch button |
Y |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| Clear CMOS button |
Y |
Graphics
| Discrete graphics support |
Y |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
5 |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Component for |
PC |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
8 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel X99 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel Core i7, LGA2011-3, Intel X99, Realtek ALC1150, 305 x 264mm, EATX
<b>Let the games begin</b>
MSI® GAMING motherboards are designed to provide gamers with best-in-class features and technology. Backed by the imposing looks of MSI's Dragon, each motherboard is an engineering masterpiece tailored to gaming perfection.
The best gaming weapons at hand
Amazing sound with Audio Boost 2, powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
USB Audio Power
The highest frag and the lowest lag with Killer™ E2200 Game Networking
Push your SSD to the limit with Turbo M.2 & SATA-Express
Show off your gaming skills to the world with XSplit Gamecaster
SteamOS ready out of the box
Military Class 4 components
Super stable with Guard-Pro
Specialized production lines just for GAMING motherboards
OC Genie 4
Gaming Device Port
Boost your FPS with the MSI GAMING App
Click BIOS 4 (click here to visit our dedicated BIOS page)
Optimized for multiple graphics cards (SLI & CrossFire certified)
Take control with Command Center & Live Update 6
OC Essentials
<b>Record and stream all of your in-game activity while enjoying your games at maximum FPS</b>
Because X99 lacks an integrated GPU, Intel Quicksync is no longer available to help while streaming your gaming activity. MSI Streaming Engine captures video real-time through a dedicated hardware solution making sure you are free of any impact on CPU performance, where other solutions demand vital resources highly impacting FPS performance.
Want to show off your skills
or just make a fun GAMING video for your friends?
XSplit Gamecaster & Broadcaster V2 lets you easily record your gaming moments and broadcast your live gameplay sessions to Twitch, YouTube, UStream and more.
It's simple, easy to use and ideal for sharing your gameplay with friends, family or the world - Or for capturing those perfect gaming moments, just for the heck of it.
So what are you waiting for? Join the revolution and start streaming and recording with XSplit Gamecaster today.
<b>OC Engine</b>
Run into unstable situations when pushing your CPU to the limit? This occurs because the internal clocks are linked through the 100 MHz BCLK strap. Thanks to a integrated Clock Generator, MSI motherboards support more flexible BCLK adjustments, from 100 / 125 / 167 MHz straps.
Using these straps prevents system crashing while overclocking on the edge and opens doors to achieve the absolute maximum. The MSI X99 motherboards all come with the next generation Clock Generator offering even lower jitter and power consumption resulting in even higher stability under extreme conditions.
<b>more speed, more bandwidth, less power</b>
MSI engineers made sure you can enjoy high speed DDR4 compatibility. DDR4 brings higher memory speeds at even lower power usage as low as 1.2v.
DDR4 offers higher volume sticks, this means larger memory configurations are possible up to 128GB.
<b>Dragon Armor</b>
Much like the design of the I/O Cover, this awesome looking piece of protective shield helps to keep the audio signal pure, preventing interference from other components. This is extremely important when demanding high quality sound.
<b>Protective I/O cover</b>
A black design I/O Cover with GAMING 9 imprinted doesn't only look cool, but it also protects against Electro Magnetic Interference. Making sure whatever device you connect, you will always receive a pure signal.
<b>Reward your ears with true quality</b>
Get ready for ear-drum shattering sound, with MSI Audio Boost 2! With Audio Boost 2 we're delivering the highest audio quality with the use of Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 so you can enjoy crystal clear sound and music through 8-channel HD Audio.
<b>Isolated Audio PCB</b>
With traditional onboard audio the signal is distorted by electromagnetic signals from the rest of the PCB. Audio Boost 2 acts like a dedicated soundcard by physically isolating the audio circuitry which is separated by a red LED path. Less interference gives you a more clear audio signal.
<b>Direct Audio Power</b>
Enjoy a heavy caliber audio experience with Direct Audio Power. A dedicated power input to Audio Boost 2 allows for a more powerful and stable power delivery, resulting in a more explosive and pure sound experience.
<b>Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2</b>
Thanks to Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2, you're getting amazing surround sound with just stereo headphones or speakers.
Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 enables you to clearly hear specific sounds in gaming environments. Hear your enemies perfectly, make your ears a decisive tool to finish on top.
