Key Features Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666 MHz Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen 3 x 4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs. Core Boost: With premium layout & fully digital power design to support more cores & provide better performance. Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality. EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot. X-Boost: Software that auto-detects & means that you can boost the performance of any storage or USB (Universal Serial Bus) device. DIY FRIENDLY MSI motherboards been designed with tons of smart features for convenient setup & usage, such as pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB (Universal Serial Bus) location & multiple cooling solutions, so DIY users can pick & choose any gaming rig they want. ENHANCED PERFORMANCE MSI motherboards featured all the latest solution for enthusiast gamers & prosumers. CPU & memory enhancement & fast storage & USB (Universal Serial Bus) transfer speed are ready to be on the battlefield. IN-STUDIO ADVANTAGE MSI motherboards provide the most fascinating in-studio advantages, designed to satisfy any professional workflow. Elevate your listening pleasure & network connection with MSI Audio & LAN. Enjoy extreme sound quality & uninterrupted online experience. EXHILARATING & INSPIRING Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes & favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface & sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink & appearance looks ripped & powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, grey & silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects & strongly shows the gamers tunes. LOYAL COMRADE With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D & engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, & developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.