Msi Z68A-GD80 (G3) Motherboard Z68a Gd80 G3 Core I7 I5 I3 Z68 Ddr3 Sata Usb 30 Pcie Atx

World’s 1st PCI Express Gen 3 mainboard brand

With ultra-high 32GB/s transfer bandwidth, PCI Express Gen 3 provides a 2X faster transfer rate than the previous generation, this delivers amazing capabilities for true next generation extreme gaming.

Benefits:
- 2X bandwidth
- Increased efficiency and compatibility
- Extreme performance for current and next gen PCI Express cards

World’s 1st UEFI and software graphical user interface

MSI ClickBIOS II provides a consistent user interface both in the UEFI BIOS and in Windows, it provides the most convenient way for users to control system settings and supports touch screen control.

Benefits:
- Graphical User Interface, with touch screen support
- Simply click or touch and move to change settings
- Full system control, including overclocking, security and information

OC Genie II (Z68)

Just press the OC Genie button or enable OC Genie II function in BIOS menu, the CPU, memory, iGPU and HDD performance will be highly improved. Whether users want to watch a high bit-rate HD movie or go online gaming, both can be enjoyed with image performance that is smoother and lag-free!

CPU
Supports Intel Sandy Bridge processors in LGA1155 package

Chipset
Intel Z68 (G3) Chipset

Main Memory
Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 1066/1333/1600/2133(OC) DRAM, 32GB Max
Supports 1GB/ 2GB/ 4GB/ 8GB DRAM size
Supports Dual channel mode

Slots
3 PCI Express gen3 x16 slots:
PCI_E4 supports up to PCIE x8 speed
PCI_E5 supports up to PCIE x4 speed
2 PCIE x1 slots:
2 32-bit v2.3 master PCI bus slots:
Support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface

On-Board SATA
SATAII controller integrated in Intel Z68 (G3) chipset: Up to 3Gb/s transfer speed
Supports four SATAII ports (SATA36) by Z68 (G3) PCH
SATAIII controller integrated in Intel Z68 (G3) chipset:
Up to 6Gb/s transfer speed
Supports two SATAIII ports (SATA12) by Z68 (G3) PCH
SATA16 ports support RAID 0/1/5/10 mode by Intel Z68 (G3) PCH
SATAIII / eSATAIII controller integrated in Marvell 88SE9128 chipset:
Supports one SATA 6Gb/s port one eSATA 6Gb/s port (back panel)

USB 3.0
1 USB 3.0 internal connector by NEC D720200
2 USB 3.0 rear I/O ports by NEC D720200

Audio
Chipset integrated by Realtek ALC892:
Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
Meet Microsoft Vista Premium spec

LAN
Supports two PCI Express LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111E.

IEEE 1394/FireWire
VIA VT6308P chipset
Supports up to two 1394 ports. (Rear panel x1, pinheader x1)
Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps

Internal I/O Connectors
ATX 24-Pin power connector
8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6-pin ATX 12V VGA connector
CPU x 1 / System x 4 FAN connectors
CD-in connector
Front panel audio connector
Front panel connector
1 x chasis intrusion connector
3 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x USB 3.0 connectors
4 x Serial ATAII connectors
3 x Serial ATAIII connectors
1 x IEEE1394 connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x SPDIF-out connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Voltage Check Point
1 x Power button
1 x Reset button
1 x OC Genie button

Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Optical SPDIF port
1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard port
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x IEEE1394 port
2 x RJ45 LAN Jacks
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x eSATA port
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x DVI-I port
1 x HDMI port
1 x 6 in 1 audio jack

BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications.

Item Dimension: (L"xW"xH")
15.36 x 12.16 x 4.44

Weight
5.00 lb

Warranty Information
3 Years