Z68MA-G43 (G3)
Intel Z68 (B3) Chipset Based
Top quality & stability
OC Genie II: Auto OC to boost performance in 1 sec
ClickBIOS II: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS interface
THX TruStudio PRO: deliver the fullest audio experience
Support USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s
Overview
Worlds 1st PCI Express Gen 3 mainboard brand
With ultra-high 32GB/s transfer bandwidth, PCI Express Gen 3 provides a 2X faster transfer rate than the previous generation, this delivers amazing capabilities for true next generation extreme gaming.
Benefits:
- 2X bandwidth
- Increased efficiency and compatibility
- Extreme performance for current and next gen PCI Express cards
Worlds 1st UEFI and software graphical user interface
MSI ClickBIOS II provides a consistent user interface both in the UEFI BIOS and in Windows, it provides the most convenient way for users to control system settings and supports touchscreen control.
Benefits:
- Graphical User Interface, with touchscreen support
- Simply click or touch and move to change settings
- Full system control, including overclocking, security and information
OC Genie II (Z68)
Just press the OC Genie button or enable OC Genie II function in BIOS menu, the CPU, memory, iGPU and HDD performance will be highly improved. Whether users want to watch a high bit-rate HD movie or go online gaming, both can be enjoyed with image performance that is smoother and lag-free!
THX TruStudio PRO
THX is a trade mark of a high-end audio/visual reproduction standard for movies,home theaters, computer speakers and other audio devices. THX Certified Audio products are designed to letusers experience movies & videosas live show. The truesound effect can make high definition video more powerful.
Features
-A high-fidelity sound reproduction standard
-Accurately reproduce the fullest audio experience of movie, music and game soundtracks
Virtu Switchable Graphics
Based on LucidLogix Virtu technology, MSI Z68 mainboard series firstly provides the most expectable feature for desktop platform - switchable graphics, which allows users to enjoy both graphics power of integrated GPU and discrete GPU. It will switch to integrated GPU for HD movie playback, video transcoding and general applications to save system energy, or release full power for hardcore 3D gaming by switching to discrete GPU automatically.
AMD CrossFire
AMD CrossFire is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominatig power, AMD CrossFire technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improvegraphics performance.AMD CrossFire technology allows you to expand your system's graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system's graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFire gaming technology,the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience.
B3 Stepping Ready
To fix Intels 6 Series chipset design error, the SATA problems in its 6 Series chipset, MSI implements the latest Intel B3 Stepping 6 Series chipset on its Z68/P67/H67 mainboards for fixing SATA problems in the Intel Series 6 chipsets. Consumers can now identify the latest MSI Z68/P67/H67 mainboards equipped with the Intel B3 Stepping chipset with the MSI B3 Stepping Ready logo. This provides a more confident way to identify your next-generation P67/H67 mainboard.
SATA 6Gb/s
SATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your mainboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. Its also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to to break the existing bottleneck of a PCs performance.
Features
- 2X Faster Than SATA 3Gb/s
- Up to 6Gb/s Data Transfer Bandwidth
- Unleash True Performance of New HDDs/SSDs
M-Flash
Compared to common mainboard which need extra BIOS chips, MSIs M-Flash has a double advantage which doesnt need extra components and secondly, all your BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data does not only have backup and upgrade function, moreover it can also be seen as a portable BIOS chip which is actually able to boot up your PC.
Features
- Backup/Restore Your BIOS to/from Any USB Flash Disk
- Avoid Unnecessary Repair Due to Accident Failures During The Upgrading Process
- Earn more BIOS Lifespan by Reducing Unnecessary Rewriting Process
USB 3.0
Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute.
Features
- 10X Faster Than USB 2.0
- Up to 5Gb/s Data Transfer Bandwidth
- Boost Transfer Rate Between Your PC and External Storage Devices
HDMI v1.4
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is new generation fully digital video/audio interface which can transfer 1080p High-Definition video andAudio outputin single compact connector. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
Features
- Next-Gen Multimedia Interface
- Deliver Full HD Video & Audio output In Only One Cable
(HDMI 1.4 is only supported with 2nd Intel Generation CoreTM Processors. Pentium and Celeron Processors support HDMI 1.3)
Winki 3
Winki3 is a free Linux-based O/S which is based on the Linux core. With an ultra-fast booting speed and a multi-language interface, the built-in Winki3 provides an easy-to-use internet environment that includes the most popular functions such as internet surfing, web mail, instant messaging, picture browsing, and more. It's the most practical way to be online in the shortest time.
Features
-User friendly & totally free applications
- Power on to run applications in 25 seconds
-Multi-language interface support
Live Update 5
MSI Live Update5 is a powerful and useful application for updating the latest BIOS and Drivers, saving you time and lowers the risk of updating. End-users can install and run the Live Update5 software on their computers with the companion CD or downloading the app from the MSI website.
Features
- Automatically Detect the BIOS/Driver/VGA/Utility Update
- Support Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64bit
Instant OC
Instant MB info monitor
Intelligently auto set clock/voltage of CPU and memory
Smart Mode: 4 instant OC modes
HTPC Ready
With such diversity of display outputs, you are able to choose and upgrade display devices then build up your own home theater.
Features
- Next-Gen Multimedia Interface
-All digital signal output
3TB+ Infinity
3TB+ Infinity is not only breaking through the limit of traditional BIOS, but also enhancing the utilization of hard drives efficiently. In addition to supporting the latest 3TB hard drives, MSI 3TB+ Infinity technology can use the 3TB hard drive as boot disk when installing a 64-bit operating system. Compared to competitors, MSI 3TB+ Infinity is an industry-leading technology which substantially presents an advantage of development and application in the future.
Features
- All the latest 3TB hard drivers on the market can be supported
- Make the 3TB hard drive as boot disk when installing a 64-bit operating system
Specification
Socket
1155
CPU (Max Support)
Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3
AM3 CPU Ready
N/A
FSB/BCLK/Hyper Transport Bus
100MHz
Chipset
Intel Z68 (B3)
DDR3 Memory
DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/1866*/2133*(OC)
DDR2 Memory
N/A
Memory Channel
Dual
DIMM Slots
4
Max Memory (GB)
32
PCI-Ex16
2
PCI-E Gen
Gen3 (16/0, 8/4)
PCI-Ex4
N/A
PCI-Ex1
2
PCI
N/A
IDE
N/A
SATAIII
2
SATAII
4
RAID
0/1/5/10
LAN
10/100/1000*1
TPM
1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear)
2
USB 2.0 ports (Rear)
6
Audio ports (Rear)
6
Serial ports (Rear)
N/A
Parallel ports (Rear)
N/A
1394 ports (Rear)
N/A
eSATA
N/A
Display Port
N/A
VGA
1
HDMI
1
DVI
1
VGA Max Share Memory (MB)
1024
DirectX
DX10.1
Form Factor
M-ATX
DrMOS
N/A
APS
N/A
Sideport Memory
N/A
SLI
N/A
3-way SLI
N/A
Hybrid SLI
N/A
CrossFire
Y
Hybrid CrossFire
N/A
Dual Graphics
N/A
D-LED2
N/A
Green Power Genie
N/A
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