MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC Socket 1150 HDMI DisplayPort 7.1-Channel HD Audio
ATX Motherboard

Product Description

CPU Supports 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core Processors, & Intel Pentium & Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150 Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only. Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset Main Memory Support four DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866*/2000*/2133*/2200*/2400*/2600*/2666*/2800*/3000*/3100*/3200*/3300* (*OC) MHz DRAM, 32GB Max Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Slots 3 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots, (support x 16, x 8/x 8, x 8/x 4/x 4 modes) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 slots On-Board SATA Intel Z97 Express Chipset 6x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (SATA1~6) 1x M.2 port* M.2 port supports M.2 SATA 6 Gb/s module M.2 port supports M.2 PCIe module up to 10 Gb/s speed** M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 & RAID 10*** Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology & Intel Smart Connect Technology**** ASMedia ASM1061 Chipset 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (SATA7~8) * The SATA5 & SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port ** M.2 PCIe interface only supports UEFI option ROM, NOT support legacy option ROM *** M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 **** Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 & Windows 8/ 8.1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Intel Z97 Express Chipset 4x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors*) ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports on the back panel ASMedia ASM1042 chipset 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports on the back panel * Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger. Audio Realtek ALC1150 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output CMedia CM6631A (for JAUD1) USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 High speed audio LAN 1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller* The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 & Windows 8/8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor. Wireless LAN Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 chip Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4 G Hz, 5 G Hz) up to 867 Mbps speed Supports Intel Wireless Display (Wi Di) Bluetooth Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 chip. Supports Bluetooth v 4.0 (
Includes: BLE* & Bluetooth 3.0+HS) * BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy Multi-GPU Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire Technology* Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI„¢ Technology Supports Windows 7 & Windows 8/8.1 Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 port 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports) 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Direct audio power connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 9 x V-Check connectors 1 x Power button 1 x Reset button 1 x OC Genie button 1 x Multi-BIOS switch 1 x Audio power switch 1 x Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module connector 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector 6 x OFC audio jacks 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096X2304@24 Hz/ 2560X1600@60 Hz/ 3840X2160@60 Hz/1920X1200@60 Hz 1 x Display Port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096X2304@24 Hz/ 2560X1600@60 Hz/ 3840X2160@60 Hz/1920X1200@60 Hz BIOS The motherboard BIOS provides " Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices & expansion cards of the board automatically. The motherboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your motherboard specifications.

Dimensions 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ATX Form Factor Mounting 9 mounting holes