LGA1151 Chipset: Intel Z170 Express Memory: 4x DDR4-3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB Slots: 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots, 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots, 3x PCI Slots Multi-Graphics: Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; 2x SATA Express Ports Audio: Realtek ALC1150 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, Supports S/PDIF Output
MSI Enthuastic Gaming Intel Z170A LGA 1151 DDR4 (Z170A Gaming M3)
Model
Brand
MSI
Series
MSI Gaming
Model
Z170A GAMING M3
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1151
CPU Type
Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z170
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Onboard Graphics
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
- 1 x DVI
Multi-GPU Support
- Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire TechnologyMemory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 3600*(*OC)/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16 /x4 modes)
PCI Express x1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
PCI Slots
3 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA Express
2 x SATA Express ports*
* SATA Express port is backward compatible with SATA.M.2
1 x M.2 port (PCIe 3.0 x4)
M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length moduleOnboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
1 x Intel E2400 Gigabit LAN controller
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports
1 x DVI
HDMI
1 x HDMI
RJ45
1 x RJ45
USB 3.1
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) portsUSB 1.1/2.0
2 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
1 x OFC audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)Other Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
3 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connectorPhysical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
I/O Controller
- NUVOTON 6793D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System fan speed detection
- CPU/System fan speed control
BIOS Features
- 1x 128MB flash
- ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8, DMI 2.0
- Multi-language
Special Features
- Audio Boost 3
- Military Class 5
- PCI Express 3.0 support
- DDR4 Boost support
- Click BIOS 5
- AMD CrossFire
- Debug LED
- V-Check Points
- Clear CMOS Button
- Smart Fan Control
- Killer LAN
Enthusiast GAMING features
- Audio Boost 3
- Game Boost
- GAMING LAN
- GAMING APP
- Optimized Thermal Design
MSI Exclusive features
- Click BIOS 5
- Military Class 5
- Command Center
- RAM Disk
- Live Update 6
- M-Cloud