The Z97 PC MATE Motherboard from MSI supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors in LGA1150 socket. The motherboard supports DDR3-3000 (OC) memory. It features Click BIOS 4 that easily fine-tunes your system. 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 ensures that your PC runs stably under extreme gaming conditions.
Performance
Optimized for Multiple Graphics Cards
The motherboard features one or more PCIe 3.0 slots that are suitably aligned, along with sufficient space for optimal airflow while using multiple graphics cards. This lets you avoid the overheating of your PC, while you enjoy the graphics on your monitor when running an AMD CrossFire gaming setup.
OC Genie 4
OC Genie is a built-in hardware overclocking technology in motherboards. With this one-second overclocking option, the GAMING motherboard provides an optimal performance boost to your system with ease.
Click BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 is a UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. It reacts faster, runs smoother, and has a suitable mouse support.
Command Center
The Command Center software has an intuitive touch-ready interface that 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, 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 an SSD. It speeds up system performance, games, apps, browser, and loads complete game images.
Smart Utilities
The MSI Smart Utilities application helps to easily setup, configure and boost your systems' performance and more, through three Intel key technologies such as Intel Rapid Start, Intel Smart Response*, and Intel Smart Connect.
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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. 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 motherboard. The motherboard supports 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) resolution to provide optimal visual experience.
Military Class 4
Dark Choke
The core design allows Dark Choke to run at a lower temperature with higher capacity, power efficiency, and 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.