
MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK
Model Z170a Gaming M9 ACKPart no. 7966-001REAN 824142120750
67 specifications
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
- Parallel processing technology support3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
- USB 2.0 connectors1
- USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Overview
- Processor manufacturer
- Intel
- Supported memory types
- DDR4-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- M.2, SATA III
- Parallel processing technology support
- 3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 1
- USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 3
- Brand
- MSI
- Category
- Motherboard
- Model
- Z170a Gaming M9 ACK
- Part number
- 7966-001R
- EAN / UPC
- 824142120750, 4053162944824, 4719072416324
- Also known as
- MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX
Specifications
67 specifications in 12 groups
Processor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| RAID levels | 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel processing technology support | 3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| DirectX version | 11 |
Internal I/O
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA Express connectors | 2 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 0 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| TPM connector | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 0 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 0 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Network
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Z170 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Power source type | ATX |
Expansion slots
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
BIOS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI |
| Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
Processor special features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
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