MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
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MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC


The full ATX board boasts of the Military Class IV components that ensure stable operation of the system. It features both M.2 and SATA Express connectors.

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Supports 5th/new 4th/4th generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1150 package
  • Intel Z97 Express Chipset
Memory
  • Dual Channel Memory Technology
  • 4 x DDR3 DIMM support
  • DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1800*/1866*/2000*/2133*/2200*/2400*/2600*/2666*/2800*/3000*/3100*/3200*(*OC) HMz memory modules
  • Supports non-ECC memory modules
  • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • Maximum system memory capacity of 32GB
Storage
  • Intel Z97 Express Chipset:
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA 1~6)
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology
  • 1 x M.2 port
  • Supports M.2 SATA 6Gbps, 4.2-/6-/8cm length module, up to 10Gb/s
  • 1 x SATA Express port
  • ASMedia ASM1061:
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA 7~9)
  • Supports RAID 0 and RAID1
Audio
  • Realtek ALC1150
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports S/PDIF output
  • CMedia CM6631A
Video
  • Intel HD graphics engine
  • 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@24Hz
  • 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@24Hz
  • 1 x DisplayPort port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@24Hz
Networking 1 x Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2205 controller
Rear I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 ports (Intel Z97)
  • 6 x USB 3.0 ports (ASMedia ASM1044)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 ports (ASMedia ASM1042)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
  • 6 x OFC audio jacks
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)
  • 1 x CPU fan connector
  • 3 x System fan connectors
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector
  • 1 x Front panel header
  • 1 x Direct audio power connector
  • 9 x V-check connectors
Expansion Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 modes)
  • Supports installation of up to 3 PCIe x16 expansion cards
  • Supports AMD 3-way CrossFireX
  • Supports NVIDIA 2-way SLI
  • 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Other Features
  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel dual-band Wireless-AC 72560 chip
  • OC Genie 4
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5 x 24.4cm