Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket Supports DDR4-4266+ (OC) Memory M.2 SHIELD FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 safer & faster. 3D Printing Support: Modify & customize your system with the use of special 3D screws. Mystic Light: Personalize your PC with 16.8 million colors / 17 effects controlled in one click with the Mystic Light APP or a mobile device. Audio Boost 4 PRO: Isolated audio with 2x audio processors & Nahimic 2+ for the most immersive gaming experience. Killer Double Shot PRO: Delivers industry-leading speed using Killer’s Lag & Latency Reduction™ Technology via both Killer Ethernet & WIFI Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 & Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2 DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor: Fully isolated, shielded & optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost. MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & 3-Way AMD Crossfire™ SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. Product Overview Mystic Light: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the MSI Gaming App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Extendable. • Remote control. • Mystic Light sync. Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. • Gaming Hotkey. • Gaming Device Port. • Game Boost. • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. • M.2 SHIELD FROZR. • 2x M.2. • U.2 ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Virtual & Mixed Reality: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • VR accelerator chip. • One click VR. Audio: Sound That Pulls You into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. • Nahimic 2. • Audio Boost 4 Pro. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. Gaming LAN: Dominate The Game with The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. • Killer™ E2500. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • Steel Armour. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Extreme Performance: Designed For Overclocking Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights. • 12 Phase Dr Mos Power Design • OC/ Tuning Options • Load-Line-Calibration USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps To Help You Win with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. • M.2 SHIELD FROZR. • Steel Armour. • Military Class 6. • Gaming Certified. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. • System saver. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
- X-series processor support DDR4 4266+ (OC)/ 4133 (OC)/ 4000 (OC)/ 3866 (OC)/ 3733 (OC)/ 3600 (OC)/ 3466 (OC)/ 3400 (OC)/ 3333 (OC)/ 3300 (OC)/ 3200 (OC)/ 3000 (OC)/ 2800 (OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4** • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4** • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/ x 4/ x 16/ x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x 16/ x 4/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4/ x 8/ x 8 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x 8/ x 0/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4/ x 4/ x 0 modes with the 16-lane CPU. • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots * Please refer to manual for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table. Multi-GPU • Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology • Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane™ Memory Ready** • 1 x U.2 port *
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * M.2 slots, U.2 port & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. ** Please refer to manual for Intel Optane™ Memory Configuration. *** The functions will be supported depend on the CPU. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0 & RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to manual for M.2 PCIe SSD RAID. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-C ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) Type-A ports on theback panel • Intel X299 Chipsett
- 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 7 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Wirsless LAN & Bluetooth • Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 module
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M2_3 (Key-E) slot.
- 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 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio • Dual Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Killer™ E2500 Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M x 2, Key E x 1)
- 1 x U.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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Slow mode booting jumper
- 1 x GAME BOOST knob
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
- 1 x RGB LED connector
- 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (optional)
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes Unpacking • Drivers & Utilities Disc • Motherboard User Guide • 4 x SATA Cable • I/O Shield • SATA Cable Labels • 1 x SLI HB Bridge M • 1 x 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable 80cm • 3D X-MOUNTING Screw Pillars • Case Badge • 2 x Antenna























































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Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket Supports DDR4-4266+ (OC) Memory MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 17 effects controlled in one click with MYSTIC LIGHT APP or mobile devices. 3D Printing Support: exchangeable cover & 3D X-MOUNTING screws. Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield & Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2 VR READY & VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. Supports Nahimic VR & Tri Def VR. AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 2+: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience DDR4 BOOST with STEEL ARMOR: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost GAMING LAN & Wireless support, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency & bandwidth management. MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & AMD Crossfire™ SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. In-Game Weapons: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER, APP MANAGER GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- & offline game & motherboard testing by e Sports players Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites & search function WHQL certified for Windows 10 Product Overview Customization: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the MSI Gaming App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Extendable. • Remote control. • Mystic Light sync. Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. • Gaming Hotkey. • Gaming Device Port. • Game Boost. • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. • M.2 Shield. • 2x M.2. • U.2 ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Virtual & Mixed Reality: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • VR accelerator chip. • One click VR. Audio: Sound That Pulls You into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. • Nahimic 2. • Audio Boost 4. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. Gaming LAN: Dominate The Game with The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. • Intel gaming LAN. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. • Intel Wi Fi. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • Steel Armour. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Extreme Performance: Designed For Overclocking Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights. • 12 Phase Dr Mos Power Design. • OC/ Tuning Options. • Load-Line-Calibration. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps To Help You Win with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. • M.2 Shield. • Steel Armour. • Military Class 6. • Gaming Certified. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. • System saver. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
- X-series processor support DDR4 4266+ (OC)/ 4133 (OC)/ 4000 (OC)/ 3866 (OC)/ 3733 (OC)/ 3600 (OC)/ 3466 (OC)/ 3400 (OC)/ 3333 (OC)/ 3300 (OC)/ 3200 (OC)/ 3000 (OC)/ 2800 (OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4** • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4** • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/ x 4/ x 16/ x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x 16/ x 4/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4/ x 8/ x 8 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x 8/ x 0/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4/ x 4/ x 0 modes with the 16-lane CPU. • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots Multi-GPU • Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology • Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane™ Memory Ready** • 1 x U.2 port *
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * M.2 slots, U.2 port & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. ** Please refer to manual for Intel Optane™ Memory Configuration. *** The functions will be supported depend on the CPU. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0 & RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to manual for M.2 PCIe SSD RAID. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 1x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
- 2x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-C ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset
- 3x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) Type-A ports on theback panel • Intel X299 Chipsett
- 5x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 7x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Wirsless LAN & Bluetooth • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module (optional)
- The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_3 (Key-E) slot.
- 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 Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE, 4.2 Audio • Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M x 2, Key E x 1)
- 1 x U.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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Slow mode booting jumper
- 1 x GAME BOOST knob
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
- 1 x RGB LED connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector (VRAID1) Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (optional)
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes























































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Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket Support Quad Channel DDR4-4133 (OC)+, Dual Channel DDR4-4500 (OC)+ MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 17 effects controlled in one click with MYSTIC LIGHT APP or mobile devices. 3D Printing Support: Modify & customize your system with the use of special 3D screws. Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield & Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2 VR READY & VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. Supports Nahimic VR & Tri Def VR. AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 2+: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience DDR4 BOOST with STEEL ARMOR: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost GAMING LAN, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency & bandwidth management. MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & AMD Crossfire™ SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. In-Game Weapons: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER, APP MANAGER GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- & offline game & motherboard testing by e Sports players Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites & search function WHQL certified for Windows 10 Product Overview Customization: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the MSI Gaming App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Extendable. • Remote control. • Mystic Light sync. Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. • Gaming Hotkey. • Gaming Device Port. • Game Boost. • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. • M.2 Shield. • 2x M.2. • U.2 ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Virtual & Mixed Reality: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • VR accelerator chip. • One click VR. Audio: Sound That Pulls You into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. • Nahimic 2. • Audio Boost 4. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. Gaming LAN: Dominate The Game with The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. • Intel gaming LAN. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • Steel Armour. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Extreme Performance: Designed for Overclocking Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights. • 12 Phase Dr Mos Power Design. • OC/ Tuning Options. • Load-Line-Calibration. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps to Help You Win with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. • M.2 Shield. • Steel Armour. • Military Class 6. • Gaming Certified. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. • System saver. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
- X-series processor support DDR4 4133+ (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz* • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
- X-series processor support DDR4 4500+ (OC)/4400 (OC)/4333 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz* • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/ x 4/ x 16/ x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x 16/ x 4/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4/ x 8/ x 8 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x 8/ x 0/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4/ x 4/ x 0 modes with the 16-lane CPU. • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots Multi-GPU • Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology • Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane™ Memory Ready** • 1 x U.2 port *
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * M.2 slots, U.2 port & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. ** Please refer to manual for Intel Optane™ Memory Configuration. *** The functions will be supported depend on the CPU. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0 & RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to manual for M.2 PCIe SSD RAID. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 1x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
- 2x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-C ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM1074 Hub
- 3x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) Type-A ports on theback panel • Intel X299 Chipset
- 5x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 7x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Audio • Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M x 2, Key E x 1)
- 1 x U.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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Slow mode booting jumper
- 1 x GAME BOOST knob
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
- 1 x RGB LED connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector (VRAID1) Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes




















































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Supports Intel Core™ X-series 10000/ 9000/ 78xx Intel X299 Chipset 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 256GB 4x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output 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. LARGER HEATSINK FOR MORE COOLING Heatsinks on top of the power delivery circuits help to dissipate excessive heat. Extended heatsinks have even more surface area for more thermal dissipation. 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. LOOKING COOL WHILE KEEPING COOL High quality materials & smart fan optimizations contribute to cooling all essential components, which is key to making sure your system runs stable & always delivers the best performance. UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE Optimized layout design & a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability & performance. you never have to worry about your system crashing during games with MSI DDR4 BOOST MAXIMIUM DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LAN The new X299 PRO series features high-bandwidth & low-latency dual Ethernet networks for demanding creators & power users. Onboard 2.5 Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies & prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency. LOW LATENCY LAN POWERED BY INTEL This model comes equipped with a premium network solution from Intel. The high-quality Gigabit LAN networking component is optimized for professional & multimedia use with outstanding performance to deliver a secure, stable & fast network connection. ...

Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket Support Quad Channel DDR4-4133 (OC)+, Dual Channel DDR4-4500 (OC)+ DDR4 BOOST: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost. TWIN TURBO M.2 & Intel Optane Memory Ready: NVMe support, up to 32 Gb/s using PCI-Express Gen 3 x 4 TURBO U.2 with Steel Armor: The U.2 connector, featuring Steel Armor, allows connecting of the fastest NVMe based SSDs. Lightning USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2: Powered by the ASMedia ASM3142 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 controller, Lightning USB (Universal Serial Bus) offers the fastest USB (Universal Serial Bus) speeds. Military Class 6: Latest evolution in high quality components for best protection & efficiency Intel LAN: Great online experience through hardware design & bandwidth management offering the lowest latency. Audio Boost 4: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for a true HI-FI experience. EZ DEBUG LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot. MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slot. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & 3-Way AMD Crossfire™ Clear CMOS & Dual BIOS: Easy BIOS reset & recovery tools to ensure a booting system, no matter what. Product Overview X299 RAIDER: Enter The Next Level Making Your Life Easier Is Our Business Combining quality you can rely on with top performance & clever business solutions are key aspects of the MSI PRO SERIES motherboards. Engineered to gratify even the most demanding professional, these motherboards will fit in any PC. Making your life easier & supporting your business with super stable, reliable & long-lasting top performance. Cooling: Stay Cool Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system to the max. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Display: Enjoy The Latest Video Standards • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First to Boot Up in The Morning This MSI product supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you noticeable benefits. Start programs faster, load data faster & increase productivity. • 2x M.2. • U2 Ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Audio: Professional Sound Quality Get the most immersive sound experience. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most dynamic soundscapes. • Audio Boost 4. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. VR: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • One click VR. Network: Stable, Secure & Fast Networking Optimized for professional & multimedia use, this generation comes equipped with a high quality network solution ready to serve you with 24/7 reliability when transferring big data. • Intel LAN. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Tuning: Designed for Limitless Tuning Founded on experience & with a long history of creating the best performing motherboards packed with smart features, you can count on this motherboard to deliver the best performance under the most extreme conditions. Countless system tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights & satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. • For power users. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer lots of data, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps to Greatly Improve Efficiency with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & time spent. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting & high performance motherboard. • Steel Armour. • Military Class 6. • Windows 10 certified. BIOS: A User-Friendly BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features found in CLICK BIOS 5 let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
- X-series processor support DDR4 4133+ (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz* • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
- X-series processor support DDR4 4500+ (OC)/4400 (OC)/4333 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz* • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/x 16/x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.*
- Support x 16/x 8/x 4 modes with the 28-lane CPU.*
- Support x 8/x 8/x 0, x 8/x 4/x 4 modes with the 16-lane CPU.* • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots * Please refer to page 32 for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table. Multi-GPU • Supports NVIDIA SLI™ Technology • Supports AMD Cross Fire™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slot (Key M)
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Supports Intel Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots** • 1 x U.2 port ***
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology**** * M.2 slots & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to user manual for U.2, M.2 & SATA combination table. ** Please refer to user manual for Intel Optane™ Memory Configuration. *** PCI_E2 shares bandwidth with U2_1. If you install a PCE_E2 device, the U2_1 will be disabled. **** The functions will be supported depend on the CPU. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset
- Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0 & RAID1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to user manual for Creating a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID with M.2/ Optane Genie. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • Intel X299 Chipset
- 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) ports (1 Type-A port & 1 Type-C port on the back panel)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector • USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Hub GL850G
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors. Audio • Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller 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
- 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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 1 x LED extension connector
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt add-on card connector Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 5 x OFC audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.3 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes










































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Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket. Support Quad Channel DDR4-4133 (OC)+, Dual Channel DDR4-4500 (OC)+ M.2 SHIELD FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster. Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield FROZR & Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2 GAMING LAN & Wireless support, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency & bandwidth management. AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 2+: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & 3-Way AMD Crossfire™ SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. VR READY & VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. Supports Nahimic VR & Tri Def VR. DDR4 Boost: Fully isolated, shielded & optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost. In-Game Weapons: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER, APP MANAGER GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- & offline game & motherboard testing by e Sports players Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites & search function WHQL certified for Windows 10 Product Overview Mystic Light: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the Mystic Light App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Extendable. • Remote control. • Mystic Light sync. Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. • Gaming Hotkey. • Gaming Device Port. • Game Boost. • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. • M.2 SHIELD FROZR. • 2x M.2. • U.2 ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Virtual & Mixed Reality: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • VR accelerator chip. • One click VR. Audio: Sound That Pulls You into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. • Nahimic 2. • Audio Boost 4. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. Gaming LAN: Dominate The Game With The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. • Intel gaming LAN. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. • Intel Wi Fi. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Extreme Performance: Designed for Overclocking Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights. • 10 Phase Power Design. • For power users. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps to Help You Win with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. • M.2 Shield Frozr. • Steel Armour. • Military Class 6. • Gaming Certified. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. • System saver. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
- X-series processor support DDR4 4133+ (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz* • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
- X-series processor support DDR4 4500+ (OC)/4400 (OC)/4333 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz* • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/ x 4*/ x 16/ x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x 16/ x 4*/ x 8/ x 4 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x 8/ x 4*/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4*/ x 4/ x 4 modes with the 16-lane CPU. • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots * The PCI_E3 lanes are supported by PCH. Multi-GPU • Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology • Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane™ Memory Ready** • 1 x U.2 port *
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * PCI_E3 slot, M.2 slots, U.2 port & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to manual for PCI_E3/ U.2/ M.2/ SATA Combination table. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0 & RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to manual for M.2 PCIe SSD RAID. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-C ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM1074 Hub
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) Type-A ports on theback panel • Intel X299 Chipset
- 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 7 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Wirsless LAN & Bluetooth • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module (optional)
- The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_3 (Key-E) slot.
- 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 Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE, 4.2 Audio • Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M x 2, Key E x 1)
- 1 x U.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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
- 1 x RGB LED connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes






















































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Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket. Supports DDR4-4266+ (OC) Memory. M.2 SHIELD FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster. Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield FROZR & Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2 GAMING LAN with LAN Protect, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency & bandwidth management AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 2+: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & 3-Way AMD Crossfire™ SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. VR READY & VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. Supports Nahimic VR & Tri Def VR. DDR4 BOOST with STEEL ARMOR: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost In-Game Weapons: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER, APP MANAGER GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- & offline game & motherboard testing by e Sports players Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites & search function WHQL certified for Windows 10 Product Overview Mystic Light: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the Mystic Light App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Extendable. • Remote control. • Mystic Light sync. Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. • Gaming Hotkey. • Gaming Device Port. • Game Boost. • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. • M.2 SHIELD FROZR. • 2x M.2. • U.2 ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Virtual & Mixed Reality: Immerse Yourself Into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • VR accelerator chip. • One click VR. Audio: Sound That Pulls You Into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. • Nahimic 2. • Audio Boost 4. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. Gaming LAN: Dominate The Game with The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. • Intel gaming LAN. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • Steel Armour. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Extreme Performance: Designed for Overclocking Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights. • 10 Phase Power Design. • For power users. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps To Help You Win with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. • M.2 Shield Frozr. • Steel Armor. • Military Class 6. • Gaming Certified. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
- X-series processor support DDR4 4266+ (OC)/ 4133 (OC)/ 4000 (OC)/ 3866 (OC)/ 3733 (OC)/ 3600 (OC)/ 3466 (OC)/ 3400 (OC)/ 3333 (OC)/ 3300 (OC)/ 3200 (OC)/ 3000 (OC)/ 2800 (OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4** • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4** • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/ x 4*/ x 16/ x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x 16/ x 4*/ x 8/ x 4 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x 8/ x 4*/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4*/ x 4/ x 4 modes with the 16-lane CPU. • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots * The PCI_E3 lanes are supported by PCH. Multi-GPU • Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology • Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane™ Memory Ready** • 1 x U.2 port *
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * PCI_E3 slot, M.2 slots, U.2 port & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to manual for PCI_E3/ U.2/ M.2/ SATA Combination table. ** Please refer to manual for Intel Optane™ Memory Configuration. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0 & RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to manual for M.2 PCIe SSD RAID. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-C ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) Type-A ports on theback panel • Intel X299 Chipsett
- 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 7 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Audio • Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M x 2, Key E x 1)
- 1 x U.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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
- 1 x RGB LED connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes


















































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Features Supports New Intel Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket. Supports DDR4-4266+ (OC) Memory. M.2 SHIELD FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster. Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield FROZR & Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 GEN2 GAMING LAN with LAN Protect, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency & bandwidth management AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 2+: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ & 3-Way AMD Crossfire™ SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. VR READY & VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. Supports Nahimic VR & Tri Def VR. DDR4 Boost: Fully isolated, shielded & optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost. In-Game Weapons: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER, APP MANAGER GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- & offline game & motherboard testing by e Sports players Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites & search function WHQL certified for Windows 10 Product Overview Mystic Light: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the MSI Gaming App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Extendable. • Remote control. • Mystic Light sync. Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. • 6x fan headers. • DC/PWM mode. • Full fan control. • Watercooling ready. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. • Gaming Hotkey. • Gaming Device Port. • Game Boost. • Multi-GPU. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. • M.2 SHIELD FROZR. • 2x M.2. • U.2 ready. • Ultra-fast storage caching. Virtual & Mixed Reality: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. • VR accelerator chip. • One click VR. Audio: Sound That Pulls You into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. • Nahimic 2. • Audio Boost 4. • Audio amplifier. • Audio capacitors. Gaming LAN: Dominate The Game with The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. • Intel gaming LAN. • Bandwidth management. • LAN protect. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. • Optimal layout. • 100% compatibility. • XMP LED. Extreme Performance: Designed for Overclocking Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights. • 10 Phase Power Design. • For power users. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! • Double bandwidth USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Reversible Type-C connector. • Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1. • Boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus). Software: Apps to Help You Win with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. • X-Boost. • Command Center. • Live Update. • RAMDisk. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. • M.2 SHIELD FROZR. • Steel Armour. • Military Class 6. • Gaming Certified. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. • Easy/advanced mode. • Convenient search. • Hardware monitor. • System saver. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket * This function will be supported depend on the CPU. Chipset • Intel X299 Chipset Main Memory • 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
- X-series processor support DDR4 4266+ (OC)/ 4133 (OC)/ 4000 (OC)/ 3866 (OC)/ 3733 (OC)/ 3600 (OC)/ 3466 (OC)/ 3400 (OC)/ 3333 (OC)/ 3300 (OC)/ 3200 (OC)/ 3000 (OC)/ 2800 (OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* • Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4** • Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4** • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com ** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details. Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots
- Support x 16/ x 4*/ x 16/ x 8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x 16/ x 4*/ x 8/ x 4 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x 8/ x 4*/ x 8/ x 0, x 8/ x 4*/ x 4/ x 4 modes with the 16-lane CPU. • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots * The PCI_E3 lanes are supported by PCH. Multi-GPU • Supports 3-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology • Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI™ Technology Storage • Intel X299 Chipset • 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane™ Memory Ready** • 1 x U.2 port *
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe storage • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * PCI_E3 slot, M.2 slots, U.2 port & SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to manual for PCI_E3/ U.2/ M.2/ SATA Combination table. RAID • Intel X299 Chipset • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0 & RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/ Optane Genie. Please refer to manual for M.2 PCIe SSD RAID. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • ASMedia ASM3142 Chipset
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) Type-C ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector) • ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) Type-A ports on the back panel • Intel X299 Chipset
- 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors)
- 7 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Audio • Realtek ALC1220 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M x 2, Key E x 1)
- 1 x U.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) 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
- 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
- 1 x RGB LED connector
- 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
- 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Type-A ports
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes


















































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Features • Supports 6th Gen Intel Core™ / Pentium / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket • Supports DDR4-3600+ (OC) Memory • DDR4 Boost: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost • USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 2X FASTER: USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 offers performance twice as fast as a regular USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connection • Turbo M.2 32 Gb/s + Turbo U.2 ready + USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + SATA 6 Gb/s • GAMING LAN with LAN Protect, powered by Killer™: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency • Audio Boost 3: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality • Nahimic Audio Enhancer: Immersive sound quality that pushes the limits of reality • Game Boost: This one goes up to eleven; generate more FPS in games with 1 push of a button • GAMING Hotkey: Launch your favorite games with a single button • OBS Streaming software: Share your gaming achievements with the world! • Steel Series Certified: Optimized for Steel Series gaming gear • Military Class 5: The latest evolution in high quality components featuring the brand new Titanium Chokes • MULTI-GPU with VGA Armor: VGA Armor PCI-E slots. Supports AMD Crossfire™ • Click BIOS 5: Award-winning brand new Click BIOS 5 with high resolution scalable font • GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- & offline game testing by e Sports players for the best gaming experience Specifications CPU • Supports 6th Gen Intel Core™ i 3/i 5/i 7 processors, & Intel Pentium & Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151 * Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only. Chipset • Intel Z170 Express Chipset Main Memory • 4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
- Supports DDR4 3600 (OC)/ 3200 (OC)/ 3000 (OC)/ 2800 (OC)/ 2600 (OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* • Dual channel memory architecture • Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
- ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support depends on the individual CPU physical characteristics * Please refer to Compatibility reports for more information of compatible memory. Slots • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots* • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots • 3 x PCI slots * The PCI_E4 slot will only run PCIe 3.0 x 1 speed when the PCI_E1 or PCI_E3 slot is installed a device. Onboard Graphics • 1 x HDMI™ port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x 2160@24 Hz, 2560x 1600@60 Hz
- Support for HDMI™ 1.4 version. • 1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x 1200@60 Hz Multi-GPU • Supports 2-Way AMD Cross Fire™ Technology Storage • Intel Z170 Express Chipset • 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports • 1 x M.2 Key M Socket supports type 2280/2260/2242 storage devices in both PCIE Gen 3 x 4 & SATA mode
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 & SATA 6 Gb/s standards, 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length M.2 SSD cards
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card (optional)* • 2 x SATAe port • Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 & RAID 10 • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors. * The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately. ** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA. USB (Universal Serial Bus) • Intel Z170 Express Chipset
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 10 Gbps) ports on the back panel
- 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (Super Speed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector)
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors) Audio • Realtek ALC1150 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output LAN • 1 x Killer™ E2400 Gigabit LAN controller Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 2 x SATAe connectors
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 connector (supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports)
- 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
- 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x Front panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x Parallel port connector
- 1 x Slow mode switch Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 ports
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks 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. Dimension • 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.4 cm) • ATX Form Factor Mounting • 9 mounting holes


































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Z270 GAMING M6 AC: Master Level Gaming, Superiority Redefined Mystic Light: Personalize Your Gaming Rig Customize & set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any of the colours from the palette using your smartphone or the MSI Gaming App to match your system style. Bored of the same colours? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! • Breathing. • Flashing. • Double Flashing. • Random. Gaming Ambiance With multiple colours available, you are the artist to create your own unique gaming rig. Done selecting colours? Choose between several LED effects to really make your system come alive & enjoy your personalized design! • 7 Colours. • 5 LED Effects. Extend Your RGB Experience with Ease MSIs Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips & other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller. By simply connecting any 12V RGB LED strip to the 4-pin Mystic Light Extension RGB-strip header gamers can sync colours to any style they choose. Including free Phanteks high performance 12V RGB LED strip to the 4-pin Mystic Light Extension RGB-strip header & sync colours to any style you choose Mystic Light Sync: Synchronize Your LED Experience With the convenience of Mystic Light Sync, you can control RGB LED solutions from other brands, such as CPU coolers, keyboards & mice or RGB system fans. Get Started with Mystic Light To use Mystic Light, download the latest version of the MSI Gaming App below. For remote control of Mystic Light, simply download the latest version of the Mystic Light App for your smartphone from the Google Play Store or the App Store. Smartphone & PC Control Create your own colourful masterpiece with ease. The easy to use Gaming APP is available on PC, phone & tablet. It offers remote control, simply using your smartphone or tablet. Make your PC look & feel brand new with any colour you want with just a few clicks! Cooling: Stay Cool While Gaming Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. Weve made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want. Looking Cool While Keeping Cool High quality materials & smart fan optimizations contribute to cooling all essential components, which is key to making sure your system runs stable at the best performance during long gaming sessions. Fully Controllable Fan Headers MSI motherboards let you manage speeds & temperatures for all your system & CPU fans, giving you full control to set up a cool & silent system. The fan headers are conveniently placed with the most popular CPU coolers in mind. DC or PWM Mode with Hysteresis MSI fan headers running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds & silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what. Total Control in BIOS & Software Total Fan Control means that you can take control of your fans & check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU & motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Optimized for Water Cooling Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & custom water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy & safe installation & a perfect fit. Waterpump Header • Up to 2A supported. • Speed control from BIOS & OS. Gaming

Features: Your In-Game Advantage Outsmart & outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition & boost your skills. Total Freedom, Maximum Ease Easily program your most-used commands & execute them with a single keystroke. You’re free to choose any key you want, so choose wisely. Gaming Hotkey Simply assign functions to any key whether to launch your favourite games, load profiles or do real-time overclocking with the push of a single button. The possibilities are endless! • User-friendly, easy-to-use application. • Launch your favourite game with a single button. Dedicated Port for Gaming Peripherals The GAMING Device Port is optimized to deliver the best connectivity for high-end gaming peripherals to fully utilize their features & responsiveness. Customize your mouse DPI to enhance accuracy or program macro combinations using the easy-to-use Mouse Master software to perform multiple commands with just one click. Gaming Benefits • 3x more gold than regular connectors for the best signal. • 10x longer lifetime when plugging/un-plugging. • More responsive, more precise movements. • Customizable mouse settings. • No keypress left behind with n-key rollover. 1-Second Overclocking! Need more power from your CPU & memory to get more FPS? MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App & your PC gets another adrenalin shot! Want More Performance? Try Multi GPU! Gaming enthusiasts are always looking for more performance to get the ultimate experience. Using multiple graphics cards is a great way to find out just how good it gets. MSI GAMING motherboards fully support multi GPU technologies & have optimal PCI-E slot placement for the best thermal performance. A Different View On Gaming MSI Dragon Eye means that you can watch a You Tube video or Twitch Stream while playing a game simultaneously. Simply add a link or stream to the Dragon Eye application & select the size, position, volume & transparency & start gaming. The hotkeys allow you to start/pause your video or set the volume. In-Game Feedback, On-Screen Display Keep track of your system performance with the OSD function in Gaming App. This feature means that you can fully customize which statistics are shown on-screen while you play your games. Keep an eye on your CPU speed, FPS counter, GPU temperature & much more while gaming without having to leave the game. Free Premium Software with MSI Motherboards? WTFast: Join The Gamers Private Network This unique & secure gamers solution uses its own optimized private network for gaming. Join the network to get an even lower ping! Your Game, Your Stream, Your Fame XSplit lets you easily record your gaming moments & broadcast your live gameplay sessions to Twitch, You Tube, UStream & more. Its simple, easy to use & ideal for capturing those perfect gaming moments & sharing it live with friends & the rest of the world. Storage: Be The First On The Battlefield This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This means that you can connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster & have a real advantage over your enemies. Intel Optane™ Ready This new technological marvel brings game-changing performance to memory & storage devices. Allow Optane™ caching to boost your storage devices for an even faster system! M.2 Shield Delivers Best SSD Performance Cooling your NVMe SSD delays throttling which results in higher overall performance. in addition, M.2 Shield protects your M.2 device & makes it look cool. Protect & Optimize Your Devices with Steel Armor Steel Armor protects your M.2 SSD & slot from damage. But it does much more than that, Steel Armor ensures a clean data signal from the motherboard & M.2 SSD by protecting against electromagnetic interference (EMI) for a smooth experience. 2X Turbo M.2 Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up & insanely quick loading of applications & games with MSI motherboards. Delivering speeds up to 32 Gb/s per device using Gen 3 x 4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III connection! Next Generation SSD Ready: U.2 Connector with Steel Armor Next generation SSDs demand a next generation connector. U.2 delivers just that with performance up to 32 Gb/s per device. The U.2 connector on this MSI motherboard also features Steel Armor for enhanced protection. X-Boost Your Storage Performance This great little tool is very simple to use & automatically detects your storage devices connected to the system. When enabled, X-Boost optimizes your SSDs to keep your system fast & maximize storage performance, making sure you reach the battlefield even quicker or saving you a lot of time when transferring data. Easy RAID Setup with M.2 Genie Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed & put multiple SSDs in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. That’s why we created M.2 Genie, a brilliant feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 & U.2 much easier & less time consuming. SATA Mass Storage We made sure each MSI motherboard comes with enough SATA ports to connect loads of HDDs for long term storage of large files & system backups. Ultra-Fast Performance, Great Gaming Experience All of the next gen storage connectors support NVMe, the fastest storage standard in the world. Simply put, MSI GAMING motherboards offer the best of the best in storage options & performance. Instantly load your favourite games & always be the first on the battlefield with MSI. VR: Immerse Yourself into Virtual Worlds Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers & VR professionals a vivid & realistic experience in which content truly comes alive. Get Ready to Be Overwhelmed by The Realms of VR From the start of Virtual Reality, MSI has been deeply involved in making VR Ready hardware in each of its product lines. Whether its a feature-rich motherboard, a framerate boosting graphics card or a blazing fast complete gaming system, a huge set of VR-supporting features awaits you. Pull Yourself into The Game with VR Boost Only MSI products are equipped with VR Boost. When using a VR headset, you want to have a smooth experience. Traditional USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports can suffer signal drops, significantly impacting performance of connected devices. VR Boost is a smart chip that ensures a clean & strong signal to a VR optimized USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, giving you an enjoyable VR experience. Optimized for The Best VR Brands Want the best of the best VR experience without any compromise? MSI motherboards offer everything you need when exploring the possibilities of VR. By closely working with the industries’ leading VR vendors, we make sure you get the best possible gaming experience when choosing Virtual Reality. Straight into The Action with One Click to VR Both hard- & software need to be in tune for a smooth VR experience. One Click to VR makes it very fast & easy to get primed for VR. A single click sets all your key components to their highest performance & makes sure other software applications won’t impact your virtual adventure. Audio: Sound That Pulls You Into The Game Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breath-taking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. Amplify Your Game with Audio Boost 4 Built on years of experience in building motherboards dedicated to giving gamers true Hi-Fi sound. Audio Boost has developed into a high quality audio unit, offering a clear advantage over your opponents when gaming. Locate your enemies with your eyes closed using Audio Boost 4. Nahimic: Sound That Pushes the Limits of Reality Nahimic Sound Technology has been famed for its quality & precision in projects undertaken by the Military & the Aeronautics Industry. Their experience in reflecting surround sound at the most immersive level allows you as a gamer to experience the next level in sound & gameplay. Unique features, including a sound tracker which visually shows where the enemies are making noise in game, truly allow you to get the upper hand on the battlefield. • Virtual Surround. • Sound Tracker. • Smart Loudness. • Voice Clarity. • Bass Boost. • Voice Shaper. Isolated Audio Design with LED Border Audio Boost operates like a dedicated soundcard by being physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal possible. A bright border illuminated by LEDs showcases & protects the Hi-Fi audio unit. Separated Audio Layers for Clean Left & Right Channels Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left & right audio channels. De-Pop Protection Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off. Next-Gen High Definition Audio Processor Audio Boost 4 is powered by an EMI-shielded High Definition audio processor with built-in DAC, making sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo & surround sound. • 120d B SNR / 32-bit. • Supports DSD Super Audio CD playback & recording (64x better than regular CD quality). Dedicated Headphone Amplifier That Auto-Detects Impedance The built-in dedicated headphone amplifier rewards audiophiles with headphones up to 600O impedance by delivering studio-grade sound quality from your gaming PC. Audio Boost 4 automatically detects the optimal impedance for your headphones & adjusts the output for the best sound quality. Chemi-Con Audio Capacitors for A Warmer Sound By dedicating golden audio capacitors to the front output, a high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics & realism for studio level headphones is ensured. The Chemi-Con audio capacitors are widely considered to be one of the great choices for the best sound output. Golden Connectors for Optimal 7.1 Sound Quality With golden audio connectors you get the best possible signal output with the least chance of distortion. Using gold also prevents any corrosion or oxidation in the long run, which could impact signal quality. GAMING LAN: Dominate The Game with The Lowest Latency Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag. Low Latency GAMING LAN with Killer™ E2500 Designed with gaming DNA, Killer™ LAN is optimized for championship level online & LAN e Sports. The Killer E2500 Intelligent Networking Platform, featuring Advanced Stream Detect 2.0, is built to provide maximum networking performance for online games & high-quality streaming media. Killer™ LAN automatically detects & prioritizes game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance & a competitive edge. LAN Protect to Shield Your System Against Power Surges Experience smooth networking with Intel LAN. Intel LAN is optimized for championship level online & LAN e Sports by reducing CPU overhead & offering exceptionally high TCP & UDP throughput. This means your CPU can be used more effectively, giving you more FPS when gaming. Optimize Online Gaming Traffic for Lower Latency! MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies & prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency. MSI GAMING LAN Manager • Automatically prioritizes games above other applications. • means that you can change applications traffic priority. • means that you can customize bandwidth for each application. Next-Gen Intel Wi-Fi AC & Bluetooth Use your LAN port for online gaming while using Wi Fi for other online applications. This next-generation Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution uses smart MU-MIMO technology, delivering AC speeds up to 867 Mbps without any cable limitation. Memory: Unmatched Memory Performance MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rigs memory with more speed, higher overclockability & increased stability. Enhanced Stability with Optimized Memory Layout Optimized traces & a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability & performance, so you never have to worry about your system crashing during games. Shield Your Memory Signal with Steel Armor Steel Armor protects your memory & memory slots from both physical damage & electrical overcurrent by adding extra ground points. But it also ensures a clean data signal for your memory by shielding it from electromagnetic interference (EMI), for a smooth gaming experience. Memory Speed Impacts Performance The technical enhancements of DDR4 Boost allow for more stability at higher memory speeds compared to other brands. Enjoy the additional boost in gaming performance or when working with large video & photography files. Easy XMP LED The XMP LED highlights if your Extreme Memory Profile is active for the best memory speed & stability. Extreme Stability & Compatibility Testing MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G. Skill & many more to optimize memory modules, configurations & even improve overclocking. Tuning: Designed for Limitless Tuning Founded on experience & with a long history of creating the best performing motherboards packed with smart features, you can count on this motherboard to deliver the best performance under the most extreme conditions. Countless system tuning & troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights & satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. For Extreme Overclocking OC Engine 2 This external clock generator gives you more freedom in BCLK adjustments to achieve the maximum overclock for your setup. It also offers lower jitter & power consumption resulting in a rock solid system under extreme conditions. BIOS Flashback+ Simply flash an old or new BIOS version & start overclocking within minutes. BIOS Flashback+ even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed! V-Check Points Lite Multiple readout points are available to measure the exact voltages your CPU & memory are running at in real-time. You can use up to 3 multi-meters at the same time. For Power Users Premium Power Phases High quality components used in MSI motherboards ensure a stable & optimized power delivery for the best performance. Load-Line Calibration What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance. Digit All Power Design A fully digital power design allows for faster & undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking. De Bug LED Run into trouble? The digital LED display will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up & running again. Handy Clear CMOS Button Conveniently placed on the IO panel, the Clear CMOS button lets you instantly reset the BIOS if needed. Saving you the hassle of opening your case & removing the jumper. Overvoltage Protection Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU & other critical components. USB: Maximize Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Device Performance Transfer your favourite games, music & movies over USB (Universal Serial Bus) faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s! Double Bandwidth with Lightning USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Using multiple USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 devices has never been faster! Featuring the Lighting ASmedia 2142 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 controller, MSI motherboards offer never before seen USB (Universal Serial Bus) speeds when connecting multiple USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices at the same time. The Lightning USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors are covered with gold to ensure a bitter signal & performance. Type-C Reversible Connector for Next-Gen USB (Universal Serial Bus) Get all the performance benefits from USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 combined with the convenience of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C connector. This reversible USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector allows for effortless connecting of USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices. X-Boost Your USB (Universal Serial Bus) Performance When enabled, X-Boost optimizes your devices for even better transfer speeds & can provide up to 20% increase in USB (Universal Serial Bus) performance, saving a lot of time when transferring data. This handy tool is very easy to use & automatically detects & optimizes the USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices connected to your system. Super Charge Your Phone & Gaming Gear MSI Super Charger USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports charge any connected device faster. It delivers more power than regular USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports to your smartphone, tablet, USB (Universal Serial Bus) game controller or portable console. Front Side USB (Universal Serial Bus) Faster Than Ever with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Ready for next generation cases & perfect to use with the latest smartphones, the on-board front side USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector now offers ultra-high speed through USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 with Type-A. The Best USB (Universal Serial Bus) Signal When Using Long Cables Get rid of input lag when gaming with Racing wheels or other devices using long USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables. The special USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 re-driver chips strengthen the USB (Universal Serial Bus) signal, enabling you to use longer USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables without impacting performance. Double ESD Protection Never worry about damage caused by defective USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports on MSI motherboards are shielded by a set of protective ICs to prevent damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices. Software: Apps to Greatly Improve Efficiency with many years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard & achieve victory when gaming. X-Boost Your Storage This unique & exclusive software means that you can boost the performance of any storage or USB (Universal Serial Bus) device connected to your system. Simply use X-BOOST’s Easy or Advanced mode to tune your system for up to 20% increased speeds, higher system responsiveness & faster loading of in-game levels. Take Command of Your System MSI’s Command Center software is the perfect tool to get the most out of your motherboard. With an intuitive interface, Command Center means that you can tune settings to increase system stability, maximize performance & optimize your system’s cooling features. Always Up-To-Date Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads & installs the latest drivers, BIOS & software so you can focus on your game. "...the best update package available on any motherboard." – Anandtech SSD Not Fast Enough? Try MSI RAMDisk MSI motherboards include RAMDisk, allowing you to create a virtual drive from your system RAM memory. Instantly load your favourite game, speed up your browser or your page file to significantly speed up your system! • Speed up system performance, over 25x faster than a SATA SSD. • Speed up games, apps & browser. • Increase SSD lifespan. Instant System Startup with MSI Fast Boot & Go 2BIOS With the latest operating systems supporting UEFI fast booting methods, we have added a “ Fast Boot” option to take full advantage of this. Simply enable “ Fast Boot” either in the BIOS or with the convenient application for faster boot times. Go 2BIOS Avoid having to mash your DEL/F2 button to get into the BIOS with the Go 2BIOS button in the MSI Fast Boot application. Your PC will automatically go to the BIOS on the next reboot for quick. Some models even have an on-board Go 2BIOS button. CPU-Z MSI GAMING Edition MSI has worked closely with the CPUID team to develop a special edition of CPU-Z featuring the famous MSI GAMING dragon. Use CPU-Z to gather key information of your system’s key components, like CPU speed, Memory speed & timings, motherboard BIOS version & much more. Quality & Protection: Built On Everlasting Quality Using only the finest top quality components & integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming & professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, high performance motherboard. M.2 Shield Delivers Best SSD Performance Cooling your NVMe SSD delays throttling which results in higher overall performance. in addition, M.2 Shield protects your M.2 device & makes it look cool. Fortify Your System with PCI-E Steel Armor MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are armed with more solder points on the motherboard for a stronger hold, preventing any damage due to heavy-weight graphics cards. Steel Armor also protects PCI Express signals against electromagnetic interference for a pure gaming experience & even higher overclocking. Shield Your SSD & Memory with Steel Armor MSI Steel Armor protects your DDR4 modules, U.2, M.2 SSD’s & slots from physical harm. It also ensures a clean data signal between the motherboard & connected components by shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). Steel Armor helps to deliver a smooth gaming experience. Ultimate Motherboard Protection We’ve made sure you can enjoy your system endlessly. MSI motherboards feature Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes, preventing Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging the motherboard. Super Stable Gaming with The Highest Quality Components MSI uses Military Class 5 components, which is the latest evolution of the industries’ highest quality standard. These high quality components are shielded by the best protection to make sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme gaming conditions. Military Class 5 • Titanium Choke: Ti chokes run much cooler & deliver a 30% improvement in power efficiency, allowing for better overclocking & stability. • Dark CAP: A key ingredient in high-end motherboard designs, Dark Caps have lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) & an increased lifespan of over 10 years. • Dark Choke: A special core design allows the Dark Choke to run at a lower temperature offering better power efficiency & stability. • Humidity Protection. • Temperature Protection. • Circuit Protection. • ESD Protection. • EMI Protection. Certified for Gaming Each model is tweaked to deliver the best FPS for a stutter-free gaming experience. Tested in 24-hour on- & offline gaming sessions with the most popular gaming gear by the world’s best e Sports players, so you can enjoy top performance & reliability in the world’s most popular games. BIOS: A Gamers BIOS We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options & is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance when gaming. Easy to Read, Hi-Res Bios Font An award-winning, high-resolution, scalable font is used to make CLICK BIOS 5 easy to read, no matter what type of screen you use. The clean design layout, together with this great font makes CLICK BIOS 5 a true next gen UEFI BIOS. Easy Mode for Quick Gaming Tweaks When you just want to get back to your game, EZ-mode presents you with basic BIOS settings & functions for some quick adjustments. If you feel like spending more time fine-tuning options to boost your system’s performance, the Advanced mode is the way to go. Easy Search & Favourites Can’t find a specific BIOS setting? Don’t worry, a permanent search option in the top right corner can be used to find what you need. Want quick access to important settings? My Favourites gives easy access to selected Favourite settings, supporting up to 5 groups of Favourites. Hardware Monitor with Fan Control Hardware monitor lets you take control of your system & check your primary system vitals in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU & motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Make Your SSD as Fast as New with Secure Erase+ When using an SSD, its performance will slowly decrease over time as more & more data is written onto it. This will slow down Read/ Write speeds & increase access times of your SSD, making your system feel sluggish. Using an optimized formatting algorithm, Secure Erase+ lets you enjoy your SSD at maximum speed, making your system feel brand new! Easy Bios Recovery with Bios Flashback+ Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back & continue gaming within minutes with BIOS Flashback+. BIOS Flashback+ even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed! • No CPU/DDR/VGA required. • Connect power. • Insert dongle with BIOS file. • Use Flashback hotkey/button. Instantly Optimize & Boost Your Performance CLICK BIOS 5 provides easy access to XMP memory profiles to optimize your internal memory timings & speeds for maximum stability & performance in-game. Safely overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance using MSI Game Boost. Features • Supports 7th / 6th Gen Intel Core™ / Pentium / Celeron Processors for LGA 1151 socket. • Supports DDR4-3800+ (OC) Memory. • DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost. • VR Ready & VR Boost: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. • Mystic Light Extension with Free RGB LED Strip: Phanteks high performance RGB LED strip. • Latest Connectivity: Twin Turbo M.2, Steel Armor, M.2 Shield. Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, Lightning USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2. • Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic 2: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience. • GAMING LAN with LAN Protect, Powered by Killer™: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency & bandwidth management. • BIOS Flashback+: Easy BIOS recovery without the need of a CPU, memory & VGA card. • Next-Gen Intel Wi-Fi AC & Bluetooth: Use your LAN port for online gaming while using Wi-Fi for other online applications. • Military Class 5, Guard-Pro: Latest evolution in high quality components for best protection & efficiency. • Mystic Light Extension with Free RGB LED Strip x 400mm: Just connect Phanteks high performance 12V RGB LED strip to the 4-pin Mystic Light Extension RGB-strip header & sync colours to any style you choose.

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