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MSI X99A SLI PLUS Motherboard

Product #36334 | SKU X99A SLI PLUS | MSI
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Overview

ATX Form Factor, Intel LGA2011-3 Socket, Intel X99 Express Chipset

Description

The X99A SLI PLUS Motherboard from MSI is designed to fit in cases that support the ATX form factor. It supports Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors in the LGA1150-3 socket, as well as the Intel X99 Express chipset. It is optimised for multiple graphics cards and also supports Windows 8.1, 8, and 7 operating systems.

The ATX form factor of the X99A has eight RAM slots that can support up to 128GB of non-ECC, unbuffered DDR4 RAM, or 16GB per slot. The following memory speeds are supported: 3333 (OC), 3110 (OC), 3000 (OC), 2750 (OC), 2666 (OC), 2600 (OC), 2400 (OC), 2200 (OC), and 2133 MHz. The X99A also has a total of 10 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports (two reserved for the SATA Express port), 1 x SATA Express port, 1 x M.2 port, 2 x USB 3.1 ports, 10 x USB 3.0 ports, and 6 x USB 2.0 ports. To provide data redundancy, RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 modes are supported. For PCIe expansion, there are four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. The X99A has also been optimised for multiple graphics cards and has multi-GPU support for AMD 3-Way CrossFire technology and NVIDIA 3-Way SLI technology.

Network connectivity is achieved using Intel I218 Gigabit LAN which supports wired Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The integrated Realtek ALC892 audio codec supports 7.1 channel HD audio and S/PDIF out. The X99A has also been designed with Military Class 4 components, including Super Ferrite Chokes, Solid CAPs, circuit protection, ECO power, humidity protection, temperature protection, ESD protection, and EMI protection. There is also a software suite that includes Command Centre, Live Update 6, an unlimited RAMdisk, and more. This motherboard is protected by a limited 3-year warranty.

Features

Optimised for Multiple Graphics Cards

With a large number of PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots for every MSI motherboard, you get to choose optimal placement for your graphics cards for better fitting and airflow up to Quad SLI/CF

USB 3.1

Faster than SATA III, USB 3.1 allows for speeds up to 10 Gb/s, doubling the speed compared to USB 3.0 and up to 20x faster than legacy USB 2.0

  • Up to 2x faster than USB 3.0
  • Up to 20x faster than USB 2.0
  • Up to 10 Gb/s data transfer bandwidth
  • Boost transfer rate between your PC and external storage devices
M.2

M.2 is the successor to mSATA, offering a performance increase up to 10 Gb/s. M.2 is packed in a small form factor and is compatible with three different sizes to fit most storage solutions

SATA Express

SATA Express is a solution in high speed storage through PCI Express, helping to provide more bandwidth for the SSDs. Flexible solutions with an M.2 to SATA Express convertor are also available

OC Engine

Have you run into unstable situations when pushing your CPU to the limit? This occurs because the internal clocks are linked through the 100 MHz BCLK strap. Thanks to an integrated Clock Generator, MSI motherboards support more flexible BCLK adjustments, from 100 / 125 / 167 MHz straps. Using these straps helps prevent system crashing while overclocking

Intel Gigabit LAN

This motherboard achieves network connectivity using an Intel I218 Gigabit Ethernet port. Optimised for multimedia and gaming use, it helps deliver a stable and fast network connection

Military Class 4

Military Class 4 helps provide high quality components. The Dark Choke and Solid CAP will help make sure that your PC runs more stable under extreme gaming conditions.

Super Ferrite Chokes - Super Ferrite Chokes use a ferrite core that is super-permeable. This allows the chokes to run to a 35°C lower temperature, have a 30% higher current capacity, a 20% improvement in power efficiency, and better overclocking power stability

Solid CAPs - With their aluminium core design and Japanese made quality, Solid CAPs are designed for high end motherboards. Not only do they provide lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), but they also work for at least 10 years

Guard-Pro

Circuit Protection - Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers, and shielding result in effective motherboard circuit protection

ECO Power - The MSI ECO Centre can physically but the power to unused chips to help save up to 29% power usage

Humidity Protection - The 10% reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament." Untreated PCB's can have up to a 10x higher failure rate

High Temperature Protection - All key components used in MSI motherboards have passed military testing, helping to ensure stable operations in harsh environments

ESD Protection - Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge

EMI Protection - MSI motherboards comply with stringent American FCC regulations and help reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference

USB Steel Power

Are your USB Bitcoin ASICs drawing too much USB power resulting in losing Bitcoins? USB Steel Power offers a stable 5V to all USB ports via an extra PWM, optimising all USB ports so that you'll never have to worry about any Bitcoin loss

OC Genie 4

With the one-second overclocking option OC Genie, we're giving you increased performance. Just hit the button and your PC gets another adrenalin shot straight away. Give your system a performance boost with ease

Click BIOS 4

MSI Click BIOS 4 is a UEFI BIOS with optimisations for Windows 8. It reacts faster, runs smoother, and has improved mouse support, and more

Software

Command Centre MSI's Command Centre software is a powerful tool to help push your motherboard to the max. With an intuitive touch-ready interface, Command Centre allows users to tune settings to help increase system stability, maximise overclocking performance, and adjust cooling features

Live Update 6 MSI Live Update automatically downloads and instals drivers, BIOS, and software updates

Unlimited RAMdisk MSI Command Centre integrated an unlimited RAMdisk. With a RAMdisk, you can create a virtual drive from your system memory, helping to enable speeds up to 20x faster than an SSD. With a RAMdisk, you can speed up system performance, load complete game images, as well as speed up games, apps, and Internet browsers

ECO Centre ECO Centre lets you disable unused chips and functions on your motherboard. By cutting off the power entirely, your motherboard will run up to 29% more efficiently

Smart Utilities

The MSI Smart Utilities application helps to easily setup, configure, and boost your system's performance and more through Intel Smart Response. Please note that this feature only works on platform and models that supports Intel Smart Response technology

Fast Boot

MSI Fast Boot helps to make your system boot quickly. MSI Fast Boot also features a GO2BIOS button. Simply click it to restart your PC and go straight to the system BIOS

Specifications

CPU Supports Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors for the LGA2011-3 socket
Chipset Intel X99 Express Chipset
Memory • Supports eight DDR4 2133 / 2200 (OC) / 2400 (OC) / 2600 (OC) / 2666 (OC) / 2750 (OC) / 3000 (OC) / 3110 (OC) and 3333 (OC) MHz DRAM
- 128 GB max
- Quad channel memory architecture
- Supports non-ECC, unbuffered memory
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Slots • 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, supporting up to 3-way mode
- 1-way mode: x16/x0/x0/x0
- 2-way mode: x16/x16/x0/x0, x16/x8/x0/x0 (for 40-lane CPUs)
- 3-way mode: x16/x16/x0/x8, x8/x8/x8/x0 (for 28-lane CPUs)
• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Multi-GPU Support • Supports 3-Way AMD CrossFire Technology
• Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology
• Supports 8.1, 8, and 7
Storage • Intel X99 Express Chipset
- 10 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (2 ports are reserved for the SATA Express port)
- SATA 16 support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
- SATA 7
10 ports only support IDE and AHCI modes
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology (Windows 8.1, 8, and 7)
• 1 x SATA Express port
• 1 x M.2 port
- Supports M.2 SATA 6 Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module up to 32 Gb/s
- M.2 port supports 4.2 / 6 / 8 cm module
- M.2 PCIe module does not support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

Please note that the SATA Express port or SATA 5~6 will not be available when the M.2 (Gen2 x2) module is installed in the M.2 port. Also, Intel RST does not support PCIe M.2 SSDs with Legacy ROM
USB • Intel X99 Express Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 3.0 connectors)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

• ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset
- 2 x USB 3.1 ports on the back panel

• VIA VL805
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
Audio • Realtek ALC892 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN 1 x Intel I218 Gigabit LAN
Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
- 10 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 1 x SATA Express connector
- 1 x M.2 connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.0 connectors (supports an additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)
- 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
- 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x System panel connectors
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Slow mode booting jumper
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x OC Genie button
- 1 x Multi-BIOS switch
Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 6 x USB 3.0 ports
- 2 x USB 3.1 ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
- 5 x OFC audio jacks
BIOS • The motherboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
• The motherboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your motherboard specifications.
Mounting 9 mounting holes
Dimensions 12.0 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm
ATX form factor

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  • Product: MSI X99A SLI PLUS Motherboard
  • Manufacturer: MSI
  • Model: X99A SLI PLUS
  • SKU: X99A SLI PLUS
  • RM Product #: 36334

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