| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | Z97 GAMING 3 |
| CPU | Supports 5th and 4th Generation Intel Core Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for the Socket LGA1150 |
Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only | | Chipset | Intel Z97 Express Chipset |
| Main Memory | Support four DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866*/2000*/2133*/2200*/2400*/2600*/2666*/2800*/3000*/3100*/3200*/3100*/3200*/3300*(*OC) MHz DRAM, 32GB Max |
Supports dual channel memory architecture | Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory | | Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E2, supports x16 speed) |
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 speed)* | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots | 3 x PCI slots | * The PCIe x1 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3) will be unavailable when installing an expansion card in the PCI_E4 slot. | | On-Board SATA | Intel Z97 Express Chipset |
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~6) | 1 x M.2 port* | M.2 port supports M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module | M.2 port supports M.2 PCIe module up to 10Gb/s speed** | M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module | Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 | Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology* | * The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the M.2 port. | ** M.2 PCIe interface only supports UEFI option ROM, NOT support legacy option ROM. | M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. | * Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 | | USB | Intel Z97 Express Chipset |
6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors) | 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors) | | Audio | Realtek ALC1150 Codec |
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio | Supports S/PDIF output | | LAN | 1x Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller* |
* The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor. | | Multi-GPU | Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology* |
* Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. | | Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) | 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) | 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors | 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors | 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | 1 x Front panel audio connector | 2 x System panel connectors | 1 x TPM module connector | 1 x Serial port connector | 1 x Parallel port connector | 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector | 1 x Direct audio power connector | 1 x Audio power switch | | Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port |
1 x LAN (RJ45) port | 2 x USB 2.0 ports | 4 x USB 3.0 ports | 1 x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz | 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz | 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz,1920x1200@60Hz | 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz, 3840x2160@60Hz,1920x1200@60Hz | 6 x OFC audio jacks | 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector | This plarform supports dual-display function | | BIOS | The motherboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. |
The motherboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your motherboard specifications. | | Dimension | 30.5cm(L) x 26.4cm(W) E-ATX Form Factor |
| Mounting | 9 mounting holes |
Warranty Information | | Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |