Memory
Number of memory slots |
8 |
Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Memory channels |
Quad |
Unbuffered memory |
Y |
Non-ECC |
Y |
Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
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 chassis fan connectors |
3 |
Packaging content
Quick installation guide |
Y |
Drivers included |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Microphone in |
Y |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
8 |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
4 |
BIOS
Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Clear CMOS button |
Y |
Performance
Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
Component for |
PC |
Processor
Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Additionally
Chipset |
Intel X99 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Intel X99 Express, LGA 2011-3, DDR4, SATA III, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet
<b>Push Your SSD</b>
<b>Even harder with turbo M.2</b>
Delivering speeds up to 32Gb/s using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is more than 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.
<b>Next generation M.2</b>
Turbo M.2 is the successor to M.2 10 Gb/s, offering 3 times more performance up to 32 Gb/s using Gen3 x4. M.2 is packed in a small form factor and is compatible with 3 different sizes to fit most storage solutions. All latest generation Intel based MSI motherboards feature Turbo M.2 storage.
<b>Fast storage with SATA Express</b>
SATA Express introduces a new solution in high speed storage through PCI-Express, providing more bandwidth for the latest generation SSDs up to 10 Gb/s.
<b>Optimized for multiple graphics cards</b>
With a large number of PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots for every MSI motherboard, you get to choose optimal placement for your graphics cards for better fitting and airflow up to Quad SLI/CF. That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping off from your screen when running a NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire setup.
<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>
DDR4 more speed, more bandwidth, less power; 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>Intel Gigabit Lan</b>
Always connected with Intel Gigabit LAN networking. The latest MSI X99 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.
<b>Military Class 4</b>
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.
<b>Super Ferrite Chokes</b>
uper Ferrite Chokes use a Ferrite core that is Super-Permeable. This allows the Super Ferrite Chokes to run at a 35 degree Celsius lower temperature, have a 30% higher current capacity, a 20% improvement in power efficiency and better overclocking power stability.
<b>Solid CAP</b>
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.
<b>Circuit Protection</b>
Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for our motherboards.
<b>ECO Power</b>
With MSI ECO Center you can physically cut the power to unused chips to save up to 19% power usage.
<b>Humidity Protection</b>
10% Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament". Untreated PCB's can have 10x higher failure rate.
<b>High Temperature Protection</b>
All key components used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments.
<b>ESD Protection</b>
Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge.
<b>EMI Protection</b>
All MSI motherboards comply with stringent American FCC regulations and reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference.
<b>ECO Power</b>
ECO Power helps users to manage their hardware and power usage. Save up to 19% power consumption by completely disabling unnecessary hardware. ECO Power not only lowers the power consumption but also avoids short circuiting and signal noise.
<b>Circuit Protection</b>
With specially designed circuit protection, the MSI motherboard protects the CPU against overheating and USB devices from short circuiting.
<b>USB steel power</b>
Are your USB Bitcoin ASICs drawing too much USB power resulting in losing bitcoins? USB Steel Power offers a stable 5 volt to all USB ports via an extra PWM, optimizing all USB ports so that you’ll never have to worry about any Bitcoin loss.
<b>OC Genie 4</b>
With the one-second overclocking option OC Genie we're 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.
<b>Click BIOS 4</b>
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.
<b>Software</b>
Command Center
MSI's Command Center software is a very powerful tool to push your motherboard to the max. With a very intuitive touch ready interface, Command Center allows users to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize overclocking performance and adjust cooling features.
<b>Live Update 6</b>
MSI Live Update is renewed! Our popular software automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software. Rest assured while your system is always configured using the latest software so you get the maximum performance and stability.
<b>Unlimited Ramdisk</b>
MSI Command Center integrates an unlimited RAMdisk. With a RAMdisk you can create a virtual drive from your system memory enabling speeds 20x faster than a modern SSD.
- Speed up system performance;
- Load complete game images;
- Speed up games, apps and browser.
<b>ECO center</b>
Save the planet, lower your electrical bill. ECO Center lets you disable unused chips and functions used on your motherboard. By cutting off the power entirely, your motherboard will run more efficient, up to 19%!
<b>Fast Boot</b>
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.