Features and Specifications
Lets take a look at the impressive list of features this board offers:
| CPU Support: |
Supports Intel® Core™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket
– Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
– Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
– Supports Untied Overclocking Technology |
| Chipset: | Intel X79 Express. |
| Memory Support: |
Quad Channel DDR3 memory technology
– 8 x DDR3 DIMM slots
– Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory – Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors E5 16xx/26xx/46xx series in socket LGA 2011 – Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB* – Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 |
| Networking: |
PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
– Broadcom BCM57781
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| Audio: | 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) – Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing – Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec |
| Expansion slots: |
– 3 PCI Express gen3 x16 slots
– PCI_E1 & PCI_E4 support up to PCIE x16 speed – PCI_E6 supports up to PCIE x8 speed – 2 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots – PCI_E2 & PCI_E5 support up to PCIE x1 speed – 1 PCIE x1 slot |
| Connectors: | Internal I/O Connectors – ATX 24-Pin power connector – 8-pin ATX 12V power connector – 4-PIN Power connector – CPU x 1 / System x 4 FAN connectors – Front panel audio connector – Front panel connector – 1 x chasis intrusion connector – 2 x USB 2.0 connectors – 1 x USB 3.0 connectors – 4 x Serial ATAII connectors – 4 x Serial ATAIII connectors – 1 x IEEE1394 connector – 1 x Clear CMOS jumper – 1 x Power button – 1 x OC Genie button – 2 x Direct OC buttons – 1 x Multi BIOS switch – 1 x Voice Genie connector – 1 x MultiConnect Panel connector |
| Back Panel I/O Ports: |
– 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard port |
| USB 3.0: | • 1 USB 3.0 internal connector by NEC® D720200 • 2 USB 3.0 rear I/O ports by NEC® D720200 |
Board Features:
Military Class III
MSI mainboards maintains the commitment to product stability and reliability by introducing Military Class III components! In addition to the use of Hi-c CAP, SFC, and Solid CAP, MSI now incorporates DrMOS II, the next-generation DrMOS that provides an integrated Double Thermal Protection to maximize the lifespan of components. All Military Class III components have passed MIL-STD-810G certification, making MSI’s Military Class III components synonymous with premium quality and ultimate stability.
World’s 1st PCI Express Gen 3 mainboard brand
With ultra-high 32GB/s transfer bandwidth, PCI Express Gen 3 provides a 2X faster transfer rate than the previous generation, this delivers amazing capabilities for true next generation extreme gaming.
World’s 1st UEFI and software graphical user interface
MSI ClickBIOS II provides a consistent user interface both in the UEFI BIOS and in Windows, it provides the most convenient way for users to control system settings and supports touchscreen control.
Gaming Optimized
Increasing the thickness of the gold-plated layer in the 2-in-1 PS2 and optimized USB ports to 30um to meet the demand of professional gamers. Besides enhancing mouse sensitivity in games, these improved interfaces deliver a longer lifespan and better stability of connectors and total solution for e-sports mouse control in UEFI BIOS.
THX TruStudio PRO
M-Flash
Instant OC
• Instant MB info monitor
• Intelligently auto set clock/voltage of CPU and memory
• Smart Mode: 4 instant OC modes
Intel X79 Express Chipset
Overview
Get the most out of your gaming and digital media content creation experience with Intel® X79 Express chipset and Intel® Core™ i7 processor based PCs. The unlocked processor in the LGA 2011 socket allow a customized performance experience of the platform by changing the processor core multipliers and DDR3 memory ratios. The Intel® X79 Express chipset delivers maximum processing power and premium digital surround sound exactly through a combination of smart features, giving extreme gamers and demanding enthusiasts exactly what they need.
More information can be found here : http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/x79-express-chipset.html
Features and benefits
| Support for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family in LGA 2011 socket | Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family in LGA 2011 socket only. |
|---|---|
| Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 |
With additional Solid State Drives or Hard Disk Drives added, provides quicker access to digital photo, video and data files with RAID 0, 5 and 10, and greater data protection against a drive failure with RAID 1, 5, 10. |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology | Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) provides a simple way for websites and organizations to validate that a user is logging in from a trusted PC, protecting your account against remote takeover even if your username and password have been phished. |
| PCI Express* 2.0 Interface | Offers up to 5 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices and networking with up to 8 PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports, configurable as 2 x1s and 1 x4 depending on motherboard designs.t |
| Intel® High Definition Audio | Integrated audio support enables premium digital surround sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. |
| Universal Serial Bus (USB) | Hi-speed USB 2.0 provides greater enhancement in performance with a design data rate of up to 480 megabits per second (Mbps) with up to 14 USB 2.0 ports. |
| Intel® Integrated 10/100/1000 MAC | Support for the Intel® Gigabit Network Connection. |
| Green Technology | Manufactured with lead-free and halogen-free component packages. |
