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PRO Series
Z170A PC MATE MOTHERBOARD
If you’re looking for a premium motherboard to build a highly productive business computer, look no further than the MIS PRO Series motherboards. Whether on performance, quality, reliability, stability, durability, compatibility or connectivity, they perform brilliantly.
Features at a Glance
PRODUCTIVITY
UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY
With traditional memory design, the memory signals are often distorted by electromagnetic signals from other components, making the system perform slower or become unstable. MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability.
 
OC GENIE 4
OC 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.
PERFORMANCE BOOST MODE
 
 
 FAST STORAGE WITH SATA EXPRESS
SATA Express offers a solution in high speed storage through PCI-Express, providing more bandwidth for the latest generation SSDs up to 16 Gbps.
 
 TURBO M.2
Delivering speeds up to 32Gbps using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III connection! Enjoy a blazing fast system boot-up and insanely fast loading of applications and games with MSI motherboards.
 
 TURBO U.2 HOST CARD (OPTIONAL)
The U.2 Host Card delivers performance up to 32 Gbps and allows support for next gen 2.5-inch SSDs using the U.2 connector. A redriver chip is added to increase data transfer speed.
THE ALL NEW, AWARD-WINNING CLICK BIOS 5
 
Explore the greatly improved, award-winning CLICK BIOS 5 and use it to tune your system to maximum performance. MSI CLICK BIOS 5 is the next generation UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 10.
Control your system in two modes: EZ mode, for the most used settings and functions. Advanced mode for more detailed settings and fine-tuning options to boost your system’s performance.
STABLE, SECURE NETWORKING
The Gigabit network adapter on MSI Professional motherboards offers fast, reliable and secure networking.
Featuring Network Genie for easy to use bandwidth optimizing
 
		RELIABILITY
	 
 
DARK CHOKE
Dark Choke uses the special core design and allows the Dark Choke to run at a lower temperature with higher capacity and better power efficiency and stability.
 
SOLID CAP
With their aluminum core design and Japanese made quality, Solid CAPs are made for high-end design motherboard. Not only do Solid CAPs could provide lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), but also work firmly for over 10 years.
 
 HUMIDITY PROTECTION
Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament". Untreated PCBs can have 10x higher failure rate.
 
 HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
All key components used in MSI motherboards have all passed military testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments.
 
 CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for MSI motherboards.
 
 ESD PROTECTION
Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge.
 
 EMI PROTECTION
All MSI motherboards comply with strict American FCC regulations and reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference.
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EASY DIAGNOSTIC
MSI EZ Debug LED is an easy troubleshooting tool using three LEDs to indicate CPU / Memory / VGA operation every time you boot up your system. Run into trouble? Use the LEDs to easily identify the source of your problem and get back into operation quickly.
ENHANCED CPU OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Onboard overvoltage protection prevents overvoltage and short-circuit damage of the CPU and other components. A red LED near the 24 pin CPU power connector lets you know that overvoltage protection is activated for easier troubleshooting.
OPTIMIZED FOR MULTIPLE GRAPHICS CARDS
 
CROSSFIRE SUPPORT
This motherboard supports AMD CrossFire. Optimal PCI-Express slot placement allows for better fitting and airflow.
That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping off from your screen when running an AMD CrossFire setup.
 
PREVENT DAMAGE
Worried about damaging the PCI-Express slot or your graphics card because of the weight?
MSI VGA ARMOR
With the increased size and weight of modern high end graphics cards, traditional PCI Express slots often show signs of bending or even breaking. Meet VGA Armor, strengthened PCI Express slots using more solder points to make sure you never have to worry about breaking off any of the slots.
 
 OTHERS NO STRENGTHENING
 
 MSI VGA ARMOR REINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
 
TOTAL FAN CONTROL
Total Fan Control gives you complete control of all your fans connected to the motherboard, through a revolutionary and easy-to-use interface.
WHQL CERTIFIED. WINDOWS 10 READY.
Benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10 with MSI PRO Series motherboards.
MSI is the world’s first motherboard manufacturer to receive official Microsoft Windows 10 WHQL certification. With a true testament to compatibility and performance, the MSI R&D team ensures a worry-free experience when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI PRO Series motherboard.
 
		ENHANCED EXPERIENCE
STUDIO GRADE SOUND WITH AUDIO BOOST
With Audio Boost, MSI PRO Series motherboards deliver the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy breathtaking, crystal clear sound and music through 6-channel Audio or high impendence headphones and truly dominate the game.
 
		 
 5.1 Audio Jacks
With high quality audio connectors you get the best possible signal output with less chance of distortion.
 
 Isolated Audio PCB
Audio Boost acts like a dedicated soundcard by physically isolating the audio circuitry to give you a more clear audio signal.
 
 Chemi-Con Audio Capacitors
Chemi-con audio capacitors delivering high fidelity crystal clear sound with exceptional acoustics and realism
 
 Front Dedicated Headphone Out
Convenient use of the front panel audio output while retaining high quality amplified sound
 
  2x FASTER MSI USB 3.1 GEN2
Transferring your favorite games, music and movies over USB has never been faster. USB 3.1 enables lightning fast transfer speeds up to 10Gbps!
2X FRONT USB 3.1 GEN1
With a clever placed USB 3.1 Gen1 front pin header, available on MSI motherboards, you can connect up to 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 devices directly to the front of your PC Chassis. This way you can easily enjoy fast USB speeds without having to use the hard-to-reach USB ports on the rear.
 
 
4K UHD
Enjoy awesome 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) video playback with MSI motherboards.
 
HDMI
This motherboard is equipped with an HDMI port supporting the latest 4K Ultra-HD 4096×2160p resolution @ 24Hz to provide a breathtaking visual experience.
 
		CONNECTIVITY
Be sure to take full advantage of all the GAMING weapons by connecting your devices to the optimized ports.
 
		 
		Mouse
 
	D-Sub port
 
	LAN port
 
	Audio connectors
 
	Keyboard
 
	DVI port
 
	HDMI port
 
	USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
 
	USB 3.1 Gen2 ports
Note: Features may vary according to your platform and model.