Socket LGA 1151 for Intel 6th Generation Core/Pentium/Celeron processors Intel Z170 chipset 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 6 USB3.1 Gen1 (aka USB 3.0) and 4 USB2.0 ATX 2 PCI-E 3.0 x16, 3 PCI-E x1 and 2 PCI CrossFire ready OC Genie 4 Live Update 6 Product Description MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX DDR4 3000 UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY DDR4 Boost With traditional memory design the memory signals are often distorted by electromagnetic signals from other components, making the system perform slower or become unstable. MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability. FAST STORAGE WITH SATA EXPRESS SATA Express offers a solution in high speed storage through PCI-Express, providing more bandwidth for the latest generation SSDs up to 16 Gb/s. TURBO M.2 Delivering speeds up to 32Gb/s using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III connection! Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely fast loading of applications and games with MSI motherboards. TURBO U.2 HOST CARD (OPTIONAL) The U.2 Host Card delivers performance up to 32 Gb/s and allows support for next gen 2.5-inch SSDs using the U.2 connector. A redriver chip is added to increase data transfer speed. DATA TRANSFER SPEED SUPPORTS rwdimg THE ALL NEW, AWARD-WINNING CLICK BIOS 5 rwdimg rwdimgLEARN MORE ON OUR UEFI BIOS PAGE Explore the greatly improved, award-winning CLICK BIOS 5 and use it to tune your system to maximum performance. MSI CLICK BIOS 5 is the next generation UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 10. Control your system in two modes: EZ mode, for the most used settings and functions. Advanced mode for more detailed settings and fine-tuning options to boost your system’s performance. Variety of options to boost your game performance Next gen UEFI BIOS with award winning design High-resolution multi language scalable font Easy to use Advanced overclocking OTHERS rwdimg Low res, non-scalable CLICK BIOS 5 rwdimg Sharp, hi-res, scalable design STABLE, SECURE NETWORKING The Gigabit network adapter on MSI Professional motherboards offers fast, reliable and secure networking. Featuring Network Genie for easy to use bandwidth optimizing Allows you to change applications’ traffic priority Perfect for cloud computing and data syncing screen rwdimg M-CLOUD MSI M-Cloud is a convenient and secure way of saving personal files in the cloud. M-Cloud simplifies complicated settings with a user friendly interface and is easy to learn. Build and maintain your personal cloud with ease. M-Cloud can also turn your PC into an Access Point. You can easily share a wireless network or internet signal to other devices through just a few simple steps. green Wi-Fi sharing blue DATA SHARING rwdimg RELIABILITY MC4 MILITARY CLASS 4 COMPONENTS DARK CHOKE Dark Choke uses the special core design and allows the Dark Choke to run at a lower temperature with higher capacity and better power efficiency and stability. SOLID CAP With their aluminum core design and Japanese made quality, Solid CAPs are made for high-end design motherboard. Not only do Solid CAPs could provide lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), but also work firmly for over-10-year. HUMIDITY PROTECTION Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent “Conductive Anodic Filament”. Untreated PCB’s can have 10x higher failure rate. HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION All key chomponents used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments. CIRCUIT PROTECTION Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for our GAMING motherboards. ESD PROTECTION Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge. EMI PROTECTION All MSI motherboards comply with strict American FCC regulations and reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference. EZiocn EASY DIAGNOSTIC MSI EZ Debug LED is an easy troubleshooting tool using 3 LEDs to indicate CPU / Memory / VGA operation every time you boot up your system. Run into trouble? Use the LEDs to easily identify the source of your problem and get back into operation quickly. ENHANCED CPU OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Onboard overvoltage protection prevents overvoltage and short-circuit damage of the CPU and other components. A red LED near the 24 pin CPU power connector let you know that overvoltage protection is activated for easier troubleshooting. OPTIMIZED FOR MULTIPLE GRAPHICS CARDS AMD CrossFire CROSSFIRE SUPPORT This motherboard supports AMD CrossFire™. Optimal PCI-Express slot placement allows for better fitting and airflow. That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping off from your screen when running an AMD CrossFire™ setup. PREVENT DAMAGE! Worried about damaging the PCI-Express slot or your graphics card because of the weight? MSI® VGA ARMOR With the increased size and weight of modern high end graphics cards, traditional PCI Express slots often show signs of bending or even breaking. Meet VGA Armor, strengthened PCI Express slots using more solder points to make sure you never have to worry about breaking off any of the slots. OTHERSNO STRENGTHENING MSI® VGA ARMORREINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS TOTAL FAN CONTROL Total Fan Control gives you complete control of all your fans connected to the motherboard, through a revolutionary and easy to use interface. Full control of fans through 4-pin fan headers Real-time monitor fan speeds & temperatures Intuitive, easy to use application design Set profiles Log fan speed, voltage and temperature status rwdimg WHQL CERTIFIED. WINDOWS 10 READY. Benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10 with MSI PRO Series motherboards. MSI is world’s first motherboard manufacturer to receive official Microsoft Windows 10 WHQL certification. With a true testament to compatibility and performance, the MSI R&D team ensures a worry-free experience when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI PRO Series motherboard. 100% Compatibility 100% Performance 100% Trusted & Certified rwdimg rwdimg rwdimg ENHANCED EXPERIENCE MSI Xtreme Audio DAC STUDIO GRADE SOUND WITH AUDIO BOOST With Audio Boost we’re delivering the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy breathtaking, crystal clear sound and music through 6-channel Audio or high impendence headphones and truly dominate the game. Golden Audio Jacks 5.1 Audio Jacks Isolated Audio PCB Isolated Audio PCB Chemi-Con Audio Capacitors Chemi-Con Audio Capacitors Front Dedicated Headphone Out Front Dedicated Headphone Out OC GENIE 4 OC Genie is the world’s first built-in hardware overclocking technology on motherboards. With this one-second overclocking option we’re giving you even more performance. Just hit the button and your PC gets another adrenalin shot. PERFORMANCE BOOST MODE *Features may vary according to your platform and model usb3.1 2x FASTER MSI USB 3.1 GEN2 Transferring your favorite games, music and movies over USB has never been faster. USB 3.1 enables lightning fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s! Benefits 2X faster than USB 3.0 20X faster than USB 2.0 Up to 10Gbps data transfer bandwidth Boost transfer rate for your PC and peripherals 2X FRONT USB 3.1 GEN1 With a clever placed USB 3.1 Gen1 front pin header, available on MSI motherboards, you can connect up to 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 devices directly to the front of your PC Chassis. This way you can easily enjoy fast USB speeds without having to use the hard-to-reach USB ports on the rear. FRONT USB 3.1 GEN1DOUBLE ESD PROTECTION LEGACY DVI / VGA VIDEO SUPPORT To support professional monitors, TV’s, beamers and other displays, this MSI motherboard features DVI and a VGA video output. No matter what screen type you want to connect, using a dedicated graphics card or an onboard connector, MSI motherboards have you covered. rwdimg DVI-D rwdimg VGA-OUT 4k hdmi 4K UHD Enjoy awesome 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) video playback with MSI motherboards. 4k HDMI This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI port supporting the latest 4K Ultra-HD 4096×2160p resolution @ 30Hz to provide a breathtaking visual experience. 4k rwdimg CONNECTIVITY Be sure to take full advantage by connecting your devices to the optimized ports. Connectivity Mouse D-Sub port LAN port Audio connectors Keyboard DVI port HDMI port USB 3.1 Gen1 ports USB 3.1 Gen2 ports