Model
Brand: MSI
Model: Z170A GAMING M5
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
Chipsets
Chipset: Intel Z170
Memory
Number of Memory Slots: 4×288pin
Memory Standard: DDR4 3600*(*OC)/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
Channel Supported: Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (upport 16/0/x4, 8/8/x4 modes)
PCI Express x1: 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA Express: 2 x SATA Express ports (PCIe 2.0 x2)
M.2: 2 x M.2 ports, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s standards, 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length SSD cards*
SATA RAID: 0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Onboard Graphics: – 1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24Hz, 2560×1600@60Hz
– 1x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200 @60Hz
Multi-GPU Support: – Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire Technology
– Supports 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset: 1 x Qualcomm Killer E2400 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.
Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI: 1 x HDMI
RJ45: 1 x RJ45
USB 3.1: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5GT/s) ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10GT/s) ports
USB 1.1/2.0: 2 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out: 1 x Optical
Audio Ports: 5 x OFC audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB: 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
Other Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
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 Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x JTBT connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions (W x L): 12.0″ x 9.6″
Power Pin: 24 Pin
Features
Features: I/O Controller
– NUVOTON 6793D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor: – CPU/System temperature detection
– CPU/System fan speed detection
– CPU/System fan speed control
BIOS Features: – 1x 128 Mb flash
– ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
– Multi-language
– UEFI AMI BIOS
Special Features: – Debug LED
– DDR4 Boost Support
– PCI Express 3.0 Support
– USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gb/s) Ready
– Twin Turbo M.2 Ready
– SATA Express Support
– NVMe / AHCI Driver Support
Enthusiast GAMING features
– Audio Boost 3
– Game Boost
– GAMING LAN
– Optimized Thermal Design
– Nahimic
– XSplit
MSI Exclusive features
– Click BIOS 5
– Military Class 5
– Command Center
– RAM Disk
– Live Update 6
– M-Cloud
– USB Audio Power
– BIOSFlashback+
