Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Y |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD, SSD |
| RAID levels |
1, 5, 10 |
| Component for |
PC |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Y |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3600, 3800 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
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 |
2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| Parallel connector |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
4 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Serial port headers |
1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
1 |
| Front panel connector |
Y |
Graphics
| DirectX version |
12.0 |
| Parallel processing technology support |
2-Way CrossFireX |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
2 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 slots |
4 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
Networking
| LAN controller |
Realtek RTL8111H |
| Ethernet interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Processor
| Processor socket |
LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Compatible processor series |
Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
225 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel Z270 |
| Intel Optane technology ready |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Socket LGA1151, Intel Z270 Chipset, 4 x DDR4 up to 64GB, Gigabit Ethernet, 6 x SATA III, M.2, 2 x PCI-Express x16, 4 x PCI-Express x1, ATX
STAY COOL
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system to the max.
ENJOY THE LATEST VIDEO STANDARDS
Supporting the latest display connectors for new technologies (OLED, HDR) and legacy connectors for beamers, MSI motherboards are designed to make life easier for any professional user.
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Optimized for professional and multimedia use, this generation comes equipped with a high quality network solution ready to serve you with 24/7 reliability when transferring big data.
BE THE FIRST TO BOOT UP IN THE MORNING
This MSI product supports all the latest storage standards. This allows you to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you noticeable benefits. Start programs faster, load data faster and increase productivity.
PROFESSIONAL SOUND QUALITY
Get the most immersive sound experience. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most dynamic soundscapes.
UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE
MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your system's memory with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability.
DESIGNED FOR LIMITLESS TUNING
Founded on experience and with a long history of creating the best performing motherboards packed with smart features, you can count on this motherboard to deliver the best performance under the most extreme conditions. Countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker.
MAXIMIZE YOUR USB DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Transfer lots of data, music and movies over USB faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds!
APPS TO GREATLY IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
With years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard and achieve victory when gaming.
BUILT ON EVERLASTING QUALITY
Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.
A USER-FRIENDLY BIOS
We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options and is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features found in CLICK BIOS 5 let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance.
