MSI Z97A GAMING 7

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
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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

SpecificationValue
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7

Memory

SpecificationValue
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000,3100,3200,3300 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB

Storage controllers

SpecificationValue
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

SpecificationValue
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
DirectX version11

Internal I/O

SpecificationValue
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors8
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Front panel audio connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Power fan connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
Serial port headers1
TPM connectorYes

Rear panel I/O ports

SpecificationValue
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
eSATA ports quantity0
PS/2 ports quantity1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity2
DVI-D ports quantity0
DisplayPorts quantity1
S/PDIF out portYes
Digital audio optical out6

Network

SpecificationValue
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerBigfoot Killer E2205

Features

SpecificationValue
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z97
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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

SpecificationValue
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots3
Number of M.2 (M) slots1

BIOS

SpecificationValue
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Clear CMOS buttonYes

Processor special features

SpecificationValue
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes

Weight & dimensions

SpecificationValue
Width30.5 mm
Depth24.4 mm

Other features

SpecificationValue
BIOS switch buttonYes

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