Hi-c CAP
A Hi-c CAP is a very small, but super-efficient capacitor. Besides ensuring enough spacing around a CPU socket to install large coolers, it also allows for 93% energy efficiency. Thanks to Hi-c CAP`s MSI mainboards are the most energy efficient in the market.
Super Ferrite Choke
Super Ferrite Choke uses a Ferrite core that is Super-Permeable. This allows the Super Ferrite Choke to run at a 35 degree Celsius lower temperature, have a 30% higher current capacity, a 20% improvement in power efficiency and better overclocking power stability.
Dark CAP
With their aluminum core design, Dark CAP`s has been a staple in high-end design mainboard designs and provides lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) as well as its over-10-year lifespan.
Circuit Protection
Carefully selected materials, multiple PCB layers and shielding result in the best circuit protection for our GAMING motherboards.
ECO Power
With MSI ECO Center you can physically cut the power to unused chips to save up to 19% power usage.
Humidity Protection
10% Reduction in moisture absorption helps prevent "Conductive Anodic Filament". Untreated PCB's 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.
ESD Protection
Each and every I/O port is protected against the hazards of Electro Static Discharge.
EMI Protection
All MSI motherboards comply with stringent American FCC regulations and reduce the impact of Electromagnetic Interference.
Focus on quality
We put extra effort in increasing customer satisfaction. Our RMA rate has drastically decreased in the last few years.
To achieve the highest quality the MSI GAMING motherboards are developed by our most senior engineers on the most advanced production lines.
We are continuously improving our customer services, so in case you might run into a problem you can be assured we offer a fast response to your questions and hand you in depth information on the subject.
Gaming Device Port
MSI Gaming Device Port is optimized to deliver the best connectivity for high end gaming mice to fully utilize it's speed. This results in a much faster and smoother mouse response in games.
Gaming benefits
- More responsive
- Smoother gameplay
- Faster reactions
Technical benefits
- 3x more gold than regular connectors
- 10x longer lifetime when plugging/un-plugging
- Prevents oxidation
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. Delivering up to 20% of free extra performance for the CPU, memory and iGPU.
Performance boost modes
Laggers
OC Genie
120%
* Features may vary according to your platform and model
BOOST YOUR FRAME RATE
Outperform your competition with the MSI GAMING APP which allows simultaneous control of both your Motherboard and Graphics Card's overclocking.
Simply select your preferred mode with the click of a button:
This allows you to tune the system to your pleasure without any technical knowledge of overclocking. Scenamax quickly adjusts color temperature and contrast to the viewing scenario.
Click BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 is the latest UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. Not only that it also reacts faster, runs smoother and has better mouse support. And this all comes with many cool features. Click on the button on the right to visit our dedicated BIOS page and learn more.
Optimized for multiple graphics cards
Quad SLI / Crossfire
The X99S GAMING 7 motherboard supports Quad SLI / 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 a NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire setup.
Software
Live Update 6
MSI Live Update is renewed! Our popular software automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software. Rest assured while your system is always configured using the latest software so you get the maximum performance and stability.
Command Center
MSI's Command Center software is a very powerful tool to push your motherboard to the max. With a very intuitive touch ready interface, Command Center allows users to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize overclocking performance and adjust cooling features.
Unlimited RAMDisk
MSI Command Center integrates an unlimited RAMdisk. With a RAMdisk you can create a virtual drive from your system memory enabling speeds 20x faster than a modern SSD.
- Speed up system performance
- Load complete game images
- Speed up games, apps and browser
Super charger
With MSI Super Charger you can simply deliver more power than regular USB chargers to your smartphone, tablet, USB game controller or portable console.
This allows you to quickly charge these devices for use when you're not gaming on your PC, eliminating the need for wall power sockets.
USB Redrivers
USB 3.0 signal integrity suffers with longer cable length. The special USB 3.0 Redrivers on GAMING motherboards, connected to the internal USB 3.0 ports, enable you to use longer USB 3.0 cables, especially in larger chassis.
Smart Fan Control
Smart Fan Control gives you complete control of all your fans on the motherboard, convenient for gamers and overclockers
- Users can real-time monitor the status of the fans
- Set profiles
- Record fan speed, voltage and temperate status into a log file.
Dragon Heatsink
With an awesome product comes an inspiring heatsink! Styled after the iconic MSI GAMING Dragon. The heatsink is oversized to provide the best thermal transfer and heat dissipation to enable your PC to just game 24 hours per day.
OC Essentials
A small set of tools that are essential to get the best performance out of your motherboard.
- Increase stability
- Assist in trouble shooting
- Allow you to keep your complete system in check
- Allow for simple management
This way you can keep your mind on gaming and be confident that you have the tools to maximize your performance.
Debug LED
MultiBIOS II
Clear CMOS Button
Easy Button 3
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Gaming Device Port
Killer LAN
Audio Boost 2 with dedicated headphone out
Clear CMOS Button
USB 3.1 ports
USB 3.0 ports
USB Audio Power
Connectivity
Connectivity
Be sure to take full advantage of all the GAMING weapons by connecting your devices to the optimized ports.
Audio Boost 2
- 30g Gold plated Audio Connectors
- Amplified Audio
USB Audio Power
- Optimized stable 5V USB ports
- Best sound quality for external DACs
Gaming Device Port
- Optimized for high-rate gaming keyboards and mice
- Triple gold plating for extended lifetime
Package content
Whats in the box? Check it out for yourself! Besides a plethora of necessary cables and connectors you also get a cool Do-Not-Disturb door-hanger, a slick MSI GAMING case badge, a set of cable labels and the stylish all black M-shield.
Front side of I/O panel
- I/O Panel Ports Label
- Dark coating
Back side of I/O panel
- Force Absorbing Layer (NEW)
- Aluminium Interference Shielding
- Steel Shielding
Case badge
Door hanger
Cable labels
Specifications:
DDR4 Memory: DDR4 2133/2200*/2400*/2600*/2666*/2750*/3000*/3110*/3333*(*OC) HMz
SATA Express: 1
CPU (Max Support): i7
M.2 port: 1
FSB / Hyper Transport Bus: 100 / 125 / 167MHz
Chipset: Intel® X99 Express Chipset
Memory Channel: Quad
DIMM Slots: 8
Max Memory (GB): 128
PCI-Ex16: 4
USB 3.1 ports (Rear): 2
PCI-E Gen: Gen3
PCI-Ex1: 2
USB 3.0 ports (Front): 4
SATAIII: 10 (*2x ports reserved for SATA Express)
USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
RAID: 0/1/5/10
LAN: 10/100/1000*1
TPM: 1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear): 6
USB 2.0 ports (Rear): 2
Audio ports (Rear): 5+ Optical SPDIF
DirectX: DX11
Form Factor: ATX
SLI: Y
3-way SLI: Y
CrossFire: Y
