Motherboard type | ATX |
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Processor socket | LGA 1151 |
Cooling type | Passive |
Audio codec | Realtek ALC1220 |
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Audio output channels | 7.1 |
Compatible processor series |
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Maximum number of processors | 1 |
Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
Supported drive types |
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Supported storage drive interfaces |
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RAID levels |
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CPU fan connector | yes |
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Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Y |
TPM connector | yes |
Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Front panel connector | yes |
Ethernet LAN (Network) | yes |
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LAN controller | Intel I219-V |
Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Supported memory bus clock |
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RAM technology | DDR4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Maximum RAM size | 64 GB |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Unbuffered memory | yes |
Memory channels | Dual |
ECC | no |
Non-ECC | yes |
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | yes |
Parallel processing technology support |
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BIOS type | UEFI |
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BIOS features | MSI ClickBIOS 5 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
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S/PDIF out port | yes |
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Microphone input | yes |
Headphone outputs | 1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
Width | 9.57 in |
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Depth | 9.57 in |
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