Z97I GAMING ACK by MSI

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Manufacturer MSI
Manufacturer's Part Number Z97I GAMING ACK
Description MSI; Product Model: Z97I GAMING ACK; Product Type: Desktop Motherboard; Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 4; Gigabit Ethernet: Yes; Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 1;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Number of SATA Interfaces: 4
Number of HDMI Outputs: 2
Chipset Model: Z97 Express
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
Total Number of USB Ports: 8
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 4
Graphics Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
S/PDIF: Yes
Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video
Audio Channels: 7.1
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 4
Processor Socket: Socket H3 LGA-1150
Audio Line In: Yes
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics Controller Manufacturer: Intel
Microphone Port: Yes
Sound Controller Model: ALC1150
Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Sound Controller Manufacturer: Realtek
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 1
Number of DisplayPort Outputs: 1
64-bit Processing: Yes
Audio Line Out: Yes
Memory Form Factor: DIMM
Limited Warranty: 3 Year
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 1
Marketing Information:

Let the games begin

MSI® GAMING motherboards are designed to provide gamers with best-in-class features and technology. Backed by the imposing looks of MSI's Dragon, each motherboard is an engineering masterpiece tailored to gaming perfection.

The best gaming weapons at hand

  • Amazing sound with Audio Boost 2, powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
  • USB Audio Power
  • The highest frag and the lowest lag with Killer™ E2200 Game Networking
  • ACK with Killer DoubleShot Pro for true wireless fragging using Smart Teaming
  • Show off your gaming skills to the world with XSplit Gamecaster
  • SteamOS ready out of the box
  • Military Class 4 components
  • Super stable with Guard-Pro
  • Specialized production lines just for GAMING motherboards
  • OC Genie 4
  • Gaming Device Port
  • Boost your FPS with the MSI GAMING APP
  • Click BIOS 4 (click here to visit our dedicated BIOS page)
  • Take control with Command Center & Live Update 6

Killer™ DOUBLESHOT PRO

Killer™ DoubleShot Pro combines Killer Ethernet and WiFi adapters, built for superior online traffic speeds and low latency. Advanced Stream Detect™ automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games.

Lowest latency, fastest speeds

Enjoy the best possible online gaming experience. Wireless AC Killer has 2.9x times faster data throughput compared to traditional Wireless-N solutions. The biggest advantage is lower latency when gaming. Killer WI-FI has up to 3.5x times lower latency than other WI-FI solutions.

Team up Killer LAN with Killer WiFi

Introducing world's first Killer LAN & Wireless gaming connection on a motherboard, the Z97I GAMING ACK offers unmatched gaming performance. Smart teaming combines both LAN & Wireless for the best possible gaming experience. The Killer Network Manager decides which apps runs on which connection for gaming traffic optimization. Truly unique is using Killer LAN and Killer WIFI combined for insane networking speeds.

Reward your ears with true quality

Get ready for ear-drum shattering sound, with MSI Audio Boost 2! With Audio Boost 2 we're delivering the highest audio quality with the use of Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 so you can enjoy crystal clear sound and music through 8-channel HD Audio.

Isolated Audio PCB

With traditional onboard audio the signal is distorted by electromagnetic signals from the rest of the PCB. Audio Boost 2 acts like a dedicated soundcard by physically isolating the audio circuitry which is separated by a red LED path. Less interference gives you a more clear audio signal.

Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2

Thanks to Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2, you're getting amazing surround sound with just stereo headphones or speakers.
Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 enables you to clearly hear specific sounds in gaming environments. Hear your enemies perfectly, make your ears a decisive tool to finish on top.

Headhpone Amplifier

Prepare for an eargasm. The built-in headphone amplifier rewards your high quality headphone with the most amazing studio level sound quality up to 600Ω delivered from your gaming PC.

High Quality Audio Capacitors

With the use of professional Nichicon Japanese capacitors, specially designed for audio purposes, MSI GAMING motherboards provide the highest possible audio signal filtering. Delivering high fidelity crystal clear sound with exceptional acoustics and realism.

Network (RJ-45): Yes
Power Supply Supported: ATX12V
Product Type: Desktop Motherboard
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 1
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 1
HDMI: Yes
Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
PS/2 Port: Yes
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Wireless LAN: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Processor Technology: Smart Response Technology
Processor Supported: Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron, Xeon, Core i7
Memory Speed Supported: 3200 MHz, 3100 MHz, 3000 MHz, 2800 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2600 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2200 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2000 MHz, 1866 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz
Number of Onboard USB 3.0 Ports: 2
Number of M.2 Interfaces: 1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Maximum Memory Supported: 16 GB
Depth: 17 cm
Number of PS/2 Ports: 1
RAID Supported: Yes
Form Factor: Mini ITX
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Package Contents:
  • Z97I GAMING ACK Desktop Motherboard
  • Case Badge
  • Door Hanger
  • Set Of Cable Labels
  • Black M-shield
DisplayPort: Yes
Graphics Controller Memory: 512 MB
PCI Express Standard: PCI Express 3.0
Product Model: Z97I GAMING ACK
Width: 17 cm
Graphics Memory Accessibility: Shared
Number of Memory Slots: 2
Product Name: Z97I GAMING ACK Desktop Motherboard
Brand Name: MSI
Total Processor Supported: 1
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Memory Standard: DDR3-3200/PC3-25600 (O.C.), DDR3-3100/PC3-24800 (O.C.), DDR3-3000/PC3-24000 (O.C.), DDR3-2800/PC3-22400 (O.C.), DDR3-2666/PC3-21330 (O.C.), DDR3-2600/PC3-20800 (O.C.), DDR3-2400/PC3-19200 (O.C.), DDR3-2200/PC3-17600 (O.C.), DDR3-2133/PC3-17000 (O.C.), DDR3-2000/PC3-16000 (O.C.), DDR3-1866/PC3-15000 (O.C.), DDR3-1600/PC3-12800, DDR3-1333/PC3L-10600, DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: 2