i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron Support (5th/4th Gen), ATX, DDR3 (max 32GB), 10 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 6 x SATA3, M.2, DSub, DVI-D, HDMI
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Intel LGA1150 4th/5th Generation CPU SupportThis motherboard supports Intel 4th and 5th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. |
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Intel Z97 Express ChipsetThe Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports Intel LGA1150 4th and 5th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z97 provides a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports and 1GB/s M.2 support for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel Z97 Express Chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. |
Military Class 4MSI's Military Class 4 components support you while you are questing, racing, battling and shooting your way to the top. MSI's Military Class 4 components deliver record-breaking stability when you need to keep cool in the heat of battle. The new standard in stability built on a proven technology of high quality components. |
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Guard ProMSI's Guard Pro is a collection of technologies to ensure motherboard stability and longevity even under the most extreme gaming conditions. Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for our motherboards. 10% Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament". Untreated PCB's can have 10x higher failure rate. All key components used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments. Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge. With MSI ECO Center you can physically cut the power to unused chips to save up to 29% power usage. |
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OC Genie 4OC Genie is the world's first built-in hardware overclocking technology on motherboards. With this one-second overclocking option we're giving you even more performance. Just hit the button and your PC gets another adrenalin shot. Delivering up to 20% of free extra performance for the CPU, memory and iGPU. |
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Intel Smart Response TechnologyUses an installed fast SSD (18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently-accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system. |
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Intel Rapid Start TechnologyAllows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping energy use low. |
4K UHD HDMI SupportEnjoy awesome 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) video playback now! MSI's 9 series motherboards that equip an HDMI port(s) support the latest and the most innovative 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) signal outputs to provide an unprecedented visual experience. |
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AMD CrossfireX Multi-GPU SupportAMD CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience. |
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NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU TechnologyNVIDIA SLI technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA graphics solutions in an SLI-Certified motherboard. Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance (with 2 cards) and 2.8X the performance (with 3 cards) compared to a single graphics solution. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 3300(OC) MHz SupportThe motherboard supports 32GB DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of up to 3300(OC) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
SATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance. |
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SATA ExpressSATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. Current SSDs consume up to 550MB/s, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind. MSI offers flexible solutions with an M.2 to SATA Express converter (sold separately) for more convenience. |
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M.2With two native PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system drive, making your whole PC work that much faster. It supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology to ensure even faster access to data, refresh applications automatically and awake from sleep in just seconds! |
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USB 3.0Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute. MSI also has implemented a front panel USB 3.0 port, making the use of an external USB 3.0 device even more convenient. |
Click BIOS 4The MSI Click BIOS 4 is the latest UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. Not only reacting faster and running smoother, it also has better mouse support. Click BIOS 4 comes with many cool features, such as Hardware Monitor, Board Explorer, and OC Profile Preview. Hardware monitor allows you to take control of your system through Total Fan and check your primary system characteristics in an easy graphical interface. Board explorer gives you detailed info about on-board components on mouse-over and let you quickly identify connected ports and devices. With OC Profile Preview you can see the differences between your current system settings and any of the eight profiles you can have stored. |
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MSI Command CenterMSI's Command Center software is a very powerful tool to push your motherboard to the max. With a very intuitive touch ready interface, Command Center allows users to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize overclocking performance and adjust cooling features. |
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Live Update 6MSI Live Update is renewed! Our popular software automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software. Rest assured while your system is always configured using the latest software so you get the maximum performance and stability. |
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Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYour computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience. |
Model Number | Z97-G55 SLI |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
Compatible Processors | Intel 5th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel 5th Generation Pentium Intel 5th Generation Celeron Intel 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel 4th Generation Pentium Intel 4th Generation Celeron |
Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
Power Design | 8 |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset Type | Z97 Express |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM | DDR3 Non-ECC UDIMM |
RAM Architecture | Dual-Channel |
Supported RAM Speeds | 3300(OC)/3000/2800/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD CrossFireX Supports NVIDIA SLI |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
2 x USB 2.0 ports 6 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x audio jacks |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 port 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports) 2 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports) 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
Intel Z97 Express | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0,1,5,10) 1 x M.2 (2242 / 2260 / 2280) 10Gb/s (PCIE & SATA Mode) |
Controller | Realtek |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Wireless | N/A |
Speed | N/A |
Features | N/A |
Controller | Realtek ALC892 |
Features | 8-Channel HD Audio |
Feature List | Support for OC Genie 4
Support for Click BIOS 4 Support for Command Center Support for Unlimited RAMDisk Support for Live Update 6 Support for SteamOS |
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