AMD AM4 seriesinfo kit

MSI AM4 GAMING motherboard segments

AMD & MSI share a rich history of major achievementsMSI has always been committed to AMD, building great motherboards togetherFirst motherboard manufacturer to release AMD based motherboards (1986)First brand with a complete lineup for AMD Athlon processors (1999)First brand to release AMD based Gaming motherboards (2014)

NEXT MILESTONE together 2017

MSI GAMING: defining gaming motherboards to date

Introduced worlds 1st RGB motherboards(2015 2016)Worlds first motherboard to break the 5GHz DDR4 barrier (May 2016)Z170I GAMING PRO ACWorlds 1st motherboard withKiller E2500 and Lightning USB (Sept 2016)

1AMD based MSI GAMING series received countless publications & awards since launchZ170A GAMING M6MSI AM3+/FM2+ GAMING motherboards

A88X-G45 GAMINGIntroduced worlds 1st AMD based gaming motherboard (2014)

X99A GODLIKE GAMING970A GAMING PRO CARBON

MSI continues its winning streak in a shocking upset victory over Asus

MSI AM4 series: 3 GAMING segments and PRO Series

MASTER THE GAMEGAME IN STYLECONQUER THE BATTLEFIELDULTIMATE PERFORMANCE, MAXIMUM CLASS

BULLETPROOF GAMINGX370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUMHighly acclaimed by gamers worldwide, the MSI ENTHUSIAST GAMING motherboards offer truly outstanding design and game enhancing features.

We are proud to be a part of the MSI GAMING testing program to help give gamers the best hardware to play games at the highest level.

- Olof 'olofmeister' Kajbjer, Fnatic CS:GO TeamMASTER THE GAME

EXCEPTIONAL BY DESIGNX370 GAMING PRO CARBONThe MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING motherboards are packed with performance and personalization tools. With a sublime design and unlimited customization options, these GAMING motherboards let you game in style.GAME IN STYLERED GAMING DNAB350M GAMING PRO

READY TO DOMINATEB350 TOMAHAWKBorn to satisfy your gaming desire, ARSENALs unique styling features heavy plated heat sinks and war style looks, ready for anything. Besides the outside, these motherboards are fueled by Military Class 4 components and are packed with gaming oriented features, boosting your gaming experience.CONQUER THE BATTLEFIELD

BLAST AWAY THE COMPETITIONB350M MORTAR

MSI 2017 GAMING features

RGB LED on motherboardsSelected MSI AM4 motherboards come with customizable RGB LEDs on the heatsinks and PCB.

For those who want a complete black motherboard, we also include an LED off switch.

Mystic Light ExtensionMSI's Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system. By simply connecting any 12V RGB LED strip to the 4-pin extension gamers can sync colors to any style they choose. It offers remote control, simply using your smartphone or tablet.

Mystic Light SyncWith the convenience of Mystic Light Sync, you can control RGB LED solutions from other brands, such as CPU coolers, keyboards and mice or system fans.

Works perfect with AMD WRAITH coolerVisit MSI Mystic Light Microsite: https://www.msi.com/Landing/mystic-light-motherboard

Fully controllable fan headers

MSI GAMING series come with plenty of 4-pin fan headers which are all controllable with BIOS or Command Center. With advanced features as hysteresis support and LED indicators for PWM/DC mode this will keep your system quiet and cool. Smooth fan control with hysteresisPWM / DC mode LED indicatorsFan RPM

2 AMP Water cooling pin-header

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & custom water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked keep-out-zone allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

MSI Core Frozr L high end CPU cooler, ready for AM4Included in the box is an AM4 back plate.

AM4 ready

Memory performance matters for games!Default AM4Possible with MSI AM4 GAMING motherboards when A-XMP enabledRYZEN, GTX 1080, 1080P, Max settings, Hairworks off

This is why we created DDR4 Boost!

Optimized traces and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability and increased performance, so you never have to worry about your system crashing during games.

DDR4 Steel Armor

Steel Armor protects your memory and memory slots from both physical damage and electrical overcurrent by adding extra ground points. But it also ensures a clean data signal for your memory by shielding it from electromagnetic interference (EMI), for a smooth gaming experience.

Extreme Stability & Compatibility testing

MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions and different configurations to ensure your system runs stable no matter what.

Memorycompatibilitytested* MSI AM4 Motherboards

Digital Memory Design

XPOWER has an all-digital DDR4 memory power design offers lower power consumption and precise voltage delivery for enhanced efficiency for a non-stop gaming experience.

M.2 Shield protects and delivers best SSD performanceCooling your NVMe SSD delays throttling which results in higher overall performance. Additionally, M.2 Shield protects your M.2 device and makes it look cool. With own thin heatsinkM.2 without heatsink

10 DEGREES COOLER

PREVENTS THROTTLING

Results may differ, delayed throttling will depend on used setup.

Thermal PadHeat ShieldHigh speed M.2 SSD

*Works best with airflow

M.2 Shield optimizes performanceCombining a super fast NVMe SSD drive with M.2 Shield results in higher real-life performance; Delayed throttling154Mb/s Higher transfer rateFinished 22 seconds faster

Samsung 950 PROWithout M.2 ShieldWith MSI M.2 Shield

35%

53%211233Tested on Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON, i7-7700K with Samsung 950 PRO 512GB, Windows 10 64bit, 23 degrees closed room ambient temperature. 123

Up to two times M.2 Gen3 x4 and U.2 supportAre you ready for ultra fast storage? Up to M.2 Gen3 x4 connectors forged in Steel Armor with support for 110mms. XPOWER comes with a U.2 SSD connector fortified in steel. Both storage devices can be boosted using MSI XBOOST software.

Steel Armor forged

DDR4 STEEL ARMORU.2 STEEL ARMORM.2 STEEL ARMOR

OTHERSno strengtheningMSI STEEL ARMORreinforced, heavy soldered connectionsANTIBENDINGEMI PROTECTIONSteel Armor strengthens the connector andshields it from EMI.

High Quality, Industry Leading Design

BESTAVERAGEPOORDouble ESD ProtectionSingle ESD ProtectionSemi ESD Protection

Military Class 5 is the standard in high quality components. Weve made sure you can enjoy your system endlessly. Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes, preventing Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging the motherboard.

Pull yourself into the game with VR BoostOnly MSI products are equipped with VR Boost. When using a VR headset, you want to have a smooth experience. VR Boost is a smart chip that ensures a clean and strong signal to a VR optimized USB port, giving you an enjoyable VR experience.

VR signal on other portsSignal performance weaken after 1m VR cable

With MSI VR BOOST portsStrong signal performance, can sustain 3m+ VR cables

0.35More jitterGentle slope Steep Slope

0.4Clean and less jitterLAG FREE VR

One click VR optimizationBoth hard- and software need to be in tune for a smooth VR experience. One Click to VR makes it very fast and easy to get primed for VR. A single click sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other software applications wont impact your virtual adventure.

Load games instantly with GAMING Hotkey

Easily program your most-used commands and execute them with a single keystroke. Youre free to choose any key you want, so choose wisely. Simply assign functions to any key whether to launch your favorite games or load profiles with the push of a single button. The possibilities are endless!GAMING APPOC PROFILELOAD GAMESYSTEM STANDBYLOAD STEAM

1-Second OverclockingNeed more power from your CPU and memory to get more FPS? MSI Game Boost enables 1-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App and your PC gets another adrenalin shot.Without GAME BOOSTWith MSI GAME BOOSTUp to 4.4GHz.

Results depend on MB, CPU, cooler configuration

In-Game Advantage

Dragon Eye, In-game Video OverlayGAMING Device PortMulti GPU SupportIn-game info (OSD)

USB 3.1 Gen2 Lightning

Featuring the Lighting ASmedia 2142 USB 3.1 Gen2 controller, MSI motherboards offer never before seen USB speeds when connecting multiple USB devices at the same time. The Lightning USB connectors are covered with gold to ensure a better signal and performance. XBOOST pushes it past the 1000MB/s.

8Gb/s8Gb/s4Gb/s4Gb/sOthers USB 3.1 Gen2Gen 3 x1 (8Gb/s)Gen 3 x2 (16Gb/s)Double bandwidth when using 2 USB devices

8Gb/s10Gb/sGen 3 x1 (8Gb/s)Others USB 3.1 Gen2Gen 3 x2 (16Gb/s)More bandwidth when using 1 USB device

Beats all others

Front USB 3.1 with new industry standard Type-C

Front Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 comes with a new chassis standard 20 pins header on the motherboard.

Besides that we offer:Up to 4x Front USB 3.1 Gen1Double ESD protectionRe-drivers for longer cablesType-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 Double ESDAnti Surge protectionUp to 4x front USB 3.1 Gen 1

Re-drivers ensure longer cable support for gaming gear

XBOOST your USB and SSD transfer rates

This unique and exclusive software allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device connected to your system. Simply use X-BOOSTs Easy or Advanced mode to tune your system for up to 20% increased speeds, higher system responsiveness and faster loading of in-game levels.

USB SPEED UPSTORAGE SPEED UP120%100%110%100%

Killer or Intel with bandwidth management and 15KVBoth Killer and Intel come with:

Power Surges Protection Bandwidth Management

Audio Boost 4

Audio Boost 4 lets you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound. A dedicated Hi-Def ALC1220 audio processor delivers 32-bit/120dB HIFI sound quality, to make sure you experience studio grade audio quality.

NAHIMIC: Sound that pushes the limits of reality

Virtual SurroundSound TrackerSmart LoudnessVoice ClarityBass BoostVoice ShaperNAHIMIC Sound Technology is known for its quality and precision in Military and Aeronautics projects. NAHIMIC allows you as a gamer to experience the next level in immersive gameplay. Unique features, including Sound Tracker which visually shows the direction of in-game sounds, give you the upper hand on the battlefield.

Audio Boost 4 featuresIsolated Audio design with RGB* LED Separated Audio ChannelsAudio Caps For Warm SoundDe-Pop Protection Circuitry

* RGB LED on GAMING PRO CARBON, others with single color LED

Tools for Power-Users

DIGITAL CPU PWMDEBUG LEDEZ DEBUG LEDEASY BUTTON 3OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTIONPREMIUM POWER PHASESLOAD LINE CALIBRATIONHANDY CLEAR CMOS BUTTONNo need for a CPUConnect POWERInsert BIOSUse the Bios Flashback+ buttonBIOS FLASH BACK+Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4MSI GAMING series come with many tools which keep power-users and overclockers satisfied so they can get the most out of their system.

Additional GAMING softwareMSI GAMING Motherboards come with $90 value networking and streaming software.

JOIN THE GAMERS PRIVATE NETWORK. YOUR GAME, YOUR STREAM, YOUR FAME.Worth$29.95Worth$59,95

Be in control with convenient software

Command CenterLive UpdateDPC Latency Tuner (ITX only)RAM diskCPU-Z

Fast Boot & Go2BIOSMSI Fast BootOther systems without Fast Boot

CLICK BIOS 5 features

EZ & Advanced ModeSearch & Favorites (new)SSD Secure Erase+ (new)OC & A-XMP Boost

What did we improve on our AMD models?990FXA GAMINGX370 GAMING PRO CARBONDigital CPU PWM with LLCXYM.2X2xM.2 ShieldXYASMedia Lightning USB 3.1XYRealtek ALC 1220X (ALC1150)YRGB Audio lineXYPWM/DC FAN mode1 controllable6 controllableRGB Mystic LightXY, RGB on Heatsink/CoverRGB Mystic Light ExtensionXY, RGBPCIe Steel ArmorX2xDDR4 Steel ArmorXYI/O CoverXY, with RGBVR BoostXY

X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUMX370 GAMING PRO CARBONB350M GAMING PROB350 TOMAHAWKB350M MORTARForm FactorATXATXmATXATXmATXPower Phases1111777Digital CPU POWER DesignDDR4 BoostDDR4 Steel Armor---Digital Memory PWM----M.2 Shield---Turbo M.21x Turbo M.2, 1x M.2 (Gen2 x4)1x Turbo M.2, 1x M.2 (Gen2 x4)1x1x1xM.2 Steel Armor----Turbo U.2 with Steel Armor1x with Steel Armor----VR Boost---Lightning USB 3.1 Gen2A+C---Front USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C----USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 28/78/66/68/68/6XBOOSTPCIe Steel Armor2x1x1x1xSLI/CFSLI / 3-CF2-Way / 3-Way- / -- / 2-Way- / 2-WayGaming LANIntel i211ATIntel i211ATRTL8111HRTL8111HRTL8111HGame Boost8 Gears1 Gear1 Gear1 Gear1 GearAudioAudio Boost 4ALC 1220ALC 887ALC 892ALC 892Nahimic--RGB Mystic Light-16.8M Colors / 17 Effects---BIOS FLASHBACK+----

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