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MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC
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MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC

05 Jan 2015

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.

Tags: motherboard, msi, atx, intel z97, z97 gaming 9 ac

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