Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Y |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
3600, 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| 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 button |
Y |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
1 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| 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 |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA Express connectors |
2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
2 |
Networking
| Bluetooth version |
4.1 |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
Processor special features
| Intel® Smart Response Technology |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel Z170 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
ATX, Intel Z170 Express, LGA1151, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 x HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.1, Cmedia CM6632, 305 x 244 mm
MASTER THE GAME
To master the game you need a masterful system. The MSI Enthusiast GAMING motherboards are honored with the suffix “M for Master” to cite its truly outstanding design, ready to guide you to the next level in gaming.
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.
An added XMP LED highlights an active Extreme Memory Profile for the best memory speed and stability setting.
HEAVY PLATED LIQUID COOLING
Keeping your system cool in the heat of battle, the heatsink includes the option to use watercooling for additional thermal control.
ARMORED BACKPLATE
Besides looking formidable, the Reactive Armor backplate strengthens the board so you can use the biggest and heaviest graphics cards and CPU coolers available
GAMING DNA DESIGN
GAMING on the inside, GAMING on the outside. Attention to detail from the red and black finish to PCB printing. The next generation of MSI GAMING motherboards are exceptional in every way.
DRAGON HEATSINK
Brandished with the famous MSI GAMING dragon, the Dragon Heatsink proudly shows that you’re dealing with a genuine GAMING motherboard.
DOMINATE THE GAME WITH LOWEST LATENCY
Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI® GAMING LAN, featuring carefully selected components to ensure the best online gaming experience without lag.
KILLER™ DOUBLE SHOT PRO
Killer™ DoubleShot Pro allows the Killer™ Ethernet connectors and the Killer™ Wi-Fi adapter to work together for the ultimate high speed attack. The Killer Network Manager decides which apps runs on which connection for gaming traffic optimization. This will give you the max throughput as high as 1.867 Gbps.
Killer™ WIRELESS AC 1535 with ExtremeRANGE™
Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 with ExtremeRange™ Technology delivers industry-leading speed, intelligence and control for PCs. Killer’s Lag and Latency ReductionTM Technology combined with Killer’s ExtremeRange™ Technology revolutionizes the user experience by driving better throughput, lower latencies, and longer WiFi ranges. Play your game, stream your game, and enjoy your HD video – all at the same time and uninterrupted.
