Military Class 4
MSI's new Military Class 4 components support you while you are questing, racing, battling and shooting your way to the top. MSI's Military Class 4 components deliver record-breaking stability when you need to keep cool in the heat of battle. The new standard in stability built on a proven technology of high quality components.

World's First PCI Express Gen 3 Motherboard Brand
With ultra-high 32Gbps 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:
- Double the bandwidth
- Increased efficiency and compatibility
- Extreme performance for current and next-gen PCI Express cards
M-Flash
Compared to common motherboard which need extra BIOS chips, MSI's M-Flash has a double advantage which doesn't 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 repairs due to accidental failures during the upgrading process
- Gain a longer BIOS lifespan by reducing unnecessary rewriting process
Live Update 5
MSI Live Update 5 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 Update 5 software on their computers with the companion CD or downloading the app from the MSI website.
Features
Automatically detects the BIOS / Driver / VGA / Utility Update
Supports Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7, 32- & 64-bit
USB 3.0
Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gbps 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 5Gbps Data Transfer Bandwidth
Boost Transfer Rate Between Your PC and External Storage Devices
Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0
Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0 is a total solution to deliver the enhanced security & productivity for PCs that small businesses demand.
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Software Monitor
Monitor critical software at the hardware level. |
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PC Health Center
Schedule & run maint. tasks off hours - even if PC is off.* |
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Data Backup and Restore
Schedule Backup after hours - even if PC is off.* |
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Energy Saver
Shorten boot-up wait time while saving energy & running tasks overnight - even if PC is off.* |
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USB Blocker**
Block unwanted USB devices or file import or export on company PCs. |
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Intel® Wireless Display***
Connect easily to your PC's wireless display to improve in-office collaboration. |
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New Enhancements
Import/Export, Enhancements with Windows 8, Easier Customizations |
*AC power must be present; some maintenance tasks require an internet connection.
**USB Blocker is a software-based device blocking solution.
***Intel® Wireless Display is only supported when combined with an appropriate Intel® Wi-Fi module. |
SATA 6Gbps
SATA 6Gbps provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gbps, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10,000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance.
Features
- 2X Faster Than SATA 3Gbps
- Up to 6Gbps Data Transfer Bandwidth
- Unleash True Performance of New HDDs / SSDs
Fast Boot
No more waiting to enter the OS! MSI Fast Boot helps to make motherboards boot lightning fast. MSI also adds the GO2BIOS button. Simply click it to reset your PC and then go straight to the system BIOS.
Military Class Essentials
The core of Military Class 4 is based on the essentials which increase your stability in the worst conditions. The humidity protection and high temperature protection ensure your system surviving each environment, no matter how harsh. The new structure of the PCB limits EMI radiation. On top of that all the connectors have ESD protection in order to prevent short circuit.
Humidity Protection
The latest Gen 4 Fabric PCB helps to against moisture
cause by some humid conditions and environments.
ESD
Protection
Anti-ESD ICs and fuses onboard help to totally protect your
motherboard from electrostatic damage.
EMI
Protection
The optimized EMI-proof design helps to keep
users safe during long periods of computer operation.
High Temperature
Protection
Certificated Military Class 4 components work
stably under some extreme conditions.
OC Genie 4
OC Genie 4 supercharges your speed experience! When used, OC Genie 4 accelerates your entire system and puts it into overdrive! Tuned by the professional overclockers, OC Genie 4 hands you record-breaking performance on a silver platter.
Super RAID
MSI's exclusive Super RAID application helps to easily setup and configure to boost your system performance and stay current with automatic, no-wait updates to your e-mail, social networks, news, and more via the 3 Intel® key technologies:
Intel® Rapid Start
Intel® Smart Response
Intel® Smart Connect
Command Center
Command Center gives you easy visual adjustment of system settings, lets you automatically tune fans, and gives you complete freedom. It features an integrated unlimited RAM disk.