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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z97 GUARD-PRO vs MSI Z97S SLI PLUS

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 44identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Memory slots type
    • DIMM
    • SO-DIMM
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA, SATA II, SATA III
    • SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 8
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 4
    • 3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 6
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1

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Z97 GUARD-PROView product
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Z97S SLI PLUSView product
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDiffersDIMMSO-DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA II, SATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers43
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity11
Microphone inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111GIntel® I218-V
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z97Intel® Z97
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes

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