The H97 GUARD-PRO Motherboard from MSI supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors in LGA1150 socket. It supports DDR3-1600 Memory. The motherboard features Guard-Pro, which provides improved protection and power efficiency. Fast Boot helps to quickly boot up and enter OS in few seconds. The motherboard also features Military Class 4 components, which provide stability and durability. The Dark Choke and Solid CAP ensure that your PC runs more stable under extreme gaming conditions.
Performance
SATA Express
The motherboard offers the next generation of high speed storage support through M.2 and SATA Express. M.2 and SATA Express transfer data through a PCIe 2.0 x2 interface up to 10 Gb/s, making it 67% faster than SATA 3.0 solutions.
SATA Express with PCIe provides more bandwidth for the latest generation SSDs.
SATA Express with PCIe provides more bandwidth for the latest generation SSDs.
Faster Storage Solutions with M.2
M.2 is the successor to mSATA, offering a 67% performance increase up to 10 Gb/s. M.2 is packed in a small form factor and is compatible with three different sizes to fit most storage solutions.
Optimized for Multiple Graphics Cards
The motherboard features one or more PCIe 3.0 slots, optimally aligned and with enough space for an optimal airflow when using multiple graphics cards. That way, you will never have to worry about an overheating PC, while you are experiencing optimal graphics jumping off from your monitor when running an AMD CrossFire gaming setup. The MSI H97 GUARD-PRO is a suitable high performance solution for mining crypto currencies. You get a total of six PCIe slots, optimally aligned, to make sure you are able to use them all at once at optimal operation.
OC Genie 4
OC Genie is a built-in hardware overclocking technology on motherboards. With this one-second overclocking option GAMING motherboard gives you optimal performance. It delivers up to 20% of free extra performance for the CPU, memory and iGPU.
Click BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 is a UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. It also reacts faster, runs smoother, and has better mouse support.
Command Center
The Command Center software is a powerful tool to push your motherboard to the maximum. With an intuitive touch ready interface, Command Center allows users to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize overclocking performance, and adjust cooling features.
Live Update 6
The software automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and software. Rest assured, while your system is always configured using the latest software so you get the maximum performance and stability.
Unlimited RAMdisk
The Command Center integrates an unlimited RAMdisk. With a RAMdisk, you can create a virtual drive from your system memory enabling speeds 20 times faster than a modern SSD. It speeds up system performance, loads complete game images, and speeds up games, apps, and browser.
Smart Utilities
The MSI Smart Utilities application helps to easily setup, configure, and boost your system's performance and more through three Intel key technologies such as, Intel Rapid Start, Intel Smart Response*, and Intel Smart Connect.
Note:
*This feature only works on platform/model that supports Intel Smart Response technology.
Fast Boot
MSI Fast Boot helps to make your system boot faster. It also features a GO2BIOS button. Simply click it to restart your PC and go straight to the system BIOS.
4K UHD Support
Experience 4K UHD video playback with this motherboards. The motherboard supports 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) resolution to provide optimal visual experience.
Intel Small Business Advantage 2.0
Software Monitor
Monitor critical software at the hardware level.
Intel Small Business Advantage is a solution to deliver the enhanced security and productivity for PCs that small businesses demand.
Intel Small Business Advantage is a solution to deliver the enhanced security and productivity for PCs that small businesses demand.
Data Backup and Restore
It protects small business data (AC power must be present; some maintenance tasks require an internet connection).
USB Blocker
It enhances small business security. USB Blocker is a software-based device blocking solution.
PC Health Center
It keeps PCs running at their peak (AC power must be present; some maintenance tasks require an internet connection).
Energy Saver
It lowers energy usage (AC power must be present; some maintenance tasks require an internet connection).
Intel Wireless Display
It enhances employee productivity (Intel Wireless Display is only supported when combined with an appropriate Intel Wi-Fi module).
Guard-Pro
Circuit Protection
Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers, and shielding result in optimal circuit protection for GAMING motherboard. With specially designed circuit protection, the MSI motherboard protects the CPU against overheating and USB devices from short circuiting.
ECO Power
ECO Power helps users to manage their hardware and power usage. Save up to 29% power consumption by completely disabling unnecessary hardware. ECO Power not only lowers the power consumption but also avoids short circuiting and signal noise. With MSI ECO Center, you can physically cut the power to unused chips to save up to 29% power usage.
Humidity Protection
10% Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent Conductive Anodic Filament. Untreated PCB's can have ten times higher failure rate.
High Temperature Protection
All key components used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments.
ESD Protection
Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge.
EMI Protection
The GAMING motherboard complies with stringent American FCC regulations and reduces the impact of Electromagnetic Interference.
Military Class 4
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. Solid CAP provides lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), but also works firmly for over-10-year.