The Z97I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard from MSI supports 4th and 5th generation Intel Core, Pentium, Celeron processors for LGA1150 socket. It supports up to 16GB DDR3-3000 (OC) memory. Solid CAP and Super Ferrite Choke ensure that your PC's performance is stable, even under extreme gaming conditions. It comes with an easily unpluggable Intel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module, which also supports Intel WiDi. You can easily connect to other wireless devices at your home. The Smart utilities application helps to easily setup, configure, and boost your systems' performance. You can enjoy 4K UHD video playback with HDMI port that supports 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) resolution to provide an enhanced visual experience.
Performance
OC Genie 4
With this one-second overclocking option, this motherboard provides an optimal performance boost to your system with ease.
Click BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 is the UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. It reacts faster, runs smoother, and has better mouse support.
Intel Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth
This motherboard comes with an easily unpluggable Intel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module and two antennas, which also support Intel WiDi (stands for Wireless Display). You can easily connect to other wireless devices at your home. It supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0. With Intel WiDi and a WiDi receiver (not included), you can watch movies on your TV without the need for any cables.
Smart Utilities
The Smart Utilities application helps to easily setup, configure, and boost your systems' performance and more, through three Intel key technologies that include Intel Rapid Start technology, Intel Smart response technology*, and Intel Smart Connect technology.
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*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. MSI Fast Boot also features a GO2BIOS button. Simply click it to restart your PC and go straight to the system BIOS.
4K UHD Support
You can enjoy 4K UHD video playback with this motherboard. It is equipped with HDMI port to support 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) resolution to provide an enhanced visual experience.
Dual Display Function
It supports dual-display and triple-display function in combination of DisplayPort, DVI-I, and HDMI display outputs. In extend mode you can extend the desktop to the second and third monitor, and in clone mode monitors have the same screen.
Software
Command Center
MSI's Command Center software is a tool to push your motherboard to the maximum performance. With an intuitive touch-ready interface, Command Center allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize overclocking performance and adjust cooling features.
Live Update 6
This software automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and software. Be assured while your system is always configured using the latest software, so you get the maximum performance and stability.
Unlimited RAMDisk
MSI 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. You can speed up system performance, load complete images, and speed up games, apps, and browser.
Military Class 4 Components
Super Ferrite Chokes
Super Ferrite Chokes use a ferrite core that is super-permeable. This allows the super ferrite chokes to run at a 95°F lower temperature, have a 30% higher current capacity, a 20% improvement in power efficiency and enhanced overclocking power stability.
Solid CAP
Solid CAPs provide an aluminum core design and Japanese-made quality to the motherboard. It offers lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), and works firmly for over 10 years.