MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC LGA1151 Mini-ITX Motherboard
Overview
Description
The Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC Motherboard from MSI comes with a mini-ITX form factor, an Intel Z270 chipset, and an LGA1151 socket, so you can create an ultra-compact system powered by a 6th- or 7th-generation Intel processor. This motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory modules along with four SATA-based storage and optical drives. For performance, it comes armed with an M.2 slot for an ultra-fast SSD as well as one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot that lets you build a gaming rig. In addition, the Z270I sports an internal 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.2 module and two external antennas to provide wireless connectivity to the Internet and Bluetooth-enabled devices.
MSI has equipped the Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC with RGB lighting so you can illuminate the insides of your case with up to 16.8 million colours as well as seventeen effects. The onboard lighting system can be easily controlled via a gaming app or mobile device.
Aside from lighting effects, the rear panel on this motherboard offers Gigabit Ethernet, PS/2, DisplayPort, and HDMI connections. For USB connectivity, two USB 3.1, two USB 3.0, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. For easy connections, one of the USB 3.1 ports features a Type-C design. Other notable features include a built-in Realtek ALC1220 audio processor along with six audio jacks to complete the multimedia experience.
Features
Intel Z270 Chipset
The Z270 chipset is designed to support Intel's 6th and 7th-generation of processors.
Intel LGA1151 Socket
This motherboard supports Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package. These processors come with integrated graphics, memory, and PCI-Express controllers to deliver onboard graphics, dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and PCI Express 3.0 lanes for graphics performance. #### Additional Features ####
- DDR4 Boost with Steel Armour gives your DDR4 memory modules a performance increase
- VR Ready
- Mystic Light RGB and Mystic Light Sync deliver 16.8 million colours and seventeen effects that are controlled with one click using a gaming app or mobile device
- Turbo M.2
- Lightning USB 3.1 with 10 Gb/s speeds
- Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic 2 rewards your ears with studio grade quality sound for an immersive gaming experience
- Gaming LAN with LAN Protect offers low latency and bandwidth management
- Military Class 5 and Guard Pro for enhanced protection and efficiency
- Game Boost, Gaming Hotkey, X-Boost, and Xsplit Gamecaster included
- EZ Debug LED provides an easy way to troubleshoot problems
- Click BIOS 5 comes with high-resolution scalable fonts, favourites, and search functions
Specifications
| CPU Support | Supports 6th/7th-Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors along with Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151 |
| Chipset | Intel Z270 Chipset |
| RAM | 2 x DDR4 memory slots support up to 32 GB 7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2800(OC)/2600(OC)/2400/2133 MHz 6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2800(OC)/2600(OC)/2400(OC)/2133 MHz Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Supports non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture |
| Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot |
| Graphics Support | HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (7th CPU), 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz (6th CPU), 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz, 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 Codec |
| Storage | 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 slot (Key M, support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s) Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices Intel Optane Memory Ready Supports Intel Smart Response Technology |
| Supported RAID Modes | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports) 1 x USB 3.0 connector (support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x Front panel connectors 1 x RGB LED connector 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort 1 x PS/2 combo 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A (10 Gb/s speeds) 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (10 Gb/s speeds) 2 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 5 x audio 1 x S/PDIF optical 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x Antenna connectors 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel dual-band wireless AC 8265 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and up to 867 Mb/s speed Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE, 4.2 |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
| Dimensions | 6.7 x 6.7" / 17.0 x 17.0 cm |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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- Product: MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC LGA1151 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Model: Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
- SKU: Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
- RM Product #: 42180
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