
MSI Z97A GAMING 7
Model Z97A GAMING 7Part no. 7916-010REAN 4053162807693
60 specifications
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
- Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
- USB 2.0 connectors2
- Ethernet LANYes
Overview
- Processor manufacturer
- Intel
- Supported memory types
- DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- SATA III
- Parallel processing technology support
- 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 2
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Brand
- MSI
- Category
- Motherboard
- Model
- Z97A GAMING 7
- Part numbers
- 7916-010R, Z97A GAMING 7
- EAN / UPC
- 4053162807693, 4719072392529, 824142114636
- Also known as
- MSI Z97A GAMING 7 Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX
Specifications
60 specifications in 13 groups
Processor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1150 (Socket H3) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Core™ i7 |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000,3100,3200,3300 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
Storage controllers
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX |
| DirectX version | 11 |
Internal I/O
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 8 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 0 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| Serial port headers | 1 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 6 |
Network
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Bigfoot Killer E2205 |
Features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Z97 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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, Win |
Expansion slots
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 4 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
BIOS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
Processor special features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 30.5 mm |
| Depth | 24.4 mm |
Other features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BIOS switch button | Yes |
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