Model
BrandMSI
ModelZ170A PC MATE
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1151
CPU TypeCeleron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 6th Gen (LGA 1151) / Pentium
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z170
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Memory
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 3200*(*OC)/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x4/x4 modes)
PCI Express x13 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
PCI Slots2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA Express1 x SATAe ports (PCIe3.0)
M.21 x M.2 ports, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s standards, 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length SSD cards*
* M.2, SATA and SATAe ports maximum support 1 x M.2_PCIe + 6 x SATAs or 1 x M.2_SATA + 1 x M.2_PCIe + 4 x SATAs. Please refer to M.2 slots with examples of various
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels 7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8111H
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports1 x DVI port
1 x D-SUB port
HDMI 1 x HDMI
RJ451 x RJ45
USB 3.12 x USB3.1 Gen2 (10GT/s) ports
4 x USB3.1 Gen1 (5GT/s) ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) For Z170
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5GT/s) connector
Other Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
3 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Parallel port connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
3 x Debug Code LED
Physical Spec
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin24 Pin
Features
FeaturesOnboard Graphics
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz
- 1 x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2048x1536, 2048x1280, 1920X1200
- 1 x DVI 1920x1200@60Hz

Multi-GPU Support
- Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology

I/O Controller
- NUVOTON NCT6793D+ Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System fan speed detection
- CPU/System fan speed control

BIOS Features
- 1 x 128MB flash

UEFI AMI BIOS
- ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
- Multi-language

Special Features
- DDR4 Boost Support
- PCI Express 3.0 Support
- USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Ready
- SATA Express Support
- AMD CrossFire
- Debug LED
- Smart Fan Control

MSI Exclusive features
- Click BIOS 5
- Military Class 5
- Command Center
- RAM Disk
- Live Update 6
- M-Cloud
- ECO Center
- USB Audio Power
- USB Redrivers
- BIOSFlashback+