MSI Z390M-S01 Micro-ATX Motherboard – Intel Z390, LGA1151, 8th/9th Gen Intel, 4x DIMMs DDR4-4400 OC, Dual M.2, Gigabit LAN, 7.1 Audio, CrossFire, DisplayPort & USB Type-A + Type-C | OPEN-BOX

Expert Features

• Intel 8th & 9th Gen Compatibility : The MSI Z390M-S01 uses the LGA 1151 socket and supports compatible 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, making it a strong foundation for value-packed gaming and performance builds.
• Z390 Gaming Platform : Powered by the Intel Z390 chipset, this board gives gamers and power users a more serious platform with better expansion and tuning flexibility than entry-level chipset options.
• 4 DIMM DDR4 Muscle : With 4 DDR4 slots and support for up to 128GB, this board is ready for heavy multitasking, content work, and memory-hungry gaming setups.
• High-Speed Memory Support : It supports standard DDR4 frequencies plus overclocked memory up to 4400MHz, with Intel XMP support for easier profile-based RAM tuning.
• Dual M.2 Storage : The board includes 2× M.2 slots for fast SSD setups, supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA-based M.2 drives, so your system can boot fast and load games fast.
• 4× SATA 6Gb/s Expansion : You also get 4 SATA III ports for adding SSDs or hard drives without drama.
• Strong Expansion Layout : Equipped with 2× PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, with support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire for compatible multi-GPU setups.
• Gigabit LAN Connectivity : The Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller delivers stable wired networking for online gaming, downloads, and everyday use.
• 7.1 HD Audio With Optical Output : The Realtek ALC892 codec provides 7.1-channel HD audio, plus optical S/PDIF out for cleaner digital audio connectivity.
• Useful Display Outputs : The rear I/O includes DisplayPort and DVI-I, giving compatibility with a range of monitors when using a CPU with integrated graphics.
• Good USB Connectivity : Rear I/O includes USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C, plus additional USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports for modern peripherals and fast external storage.
• RGB Expansion Ready : A 4-pin RGB LED header lets you integrate compatible RGB lighting into your gaming case setup.
• CNVi Upgrade Path : The motherboard includes an M.2 E-Key slot for a compatible Intel CNVi module, which is useful for wireless expansion, but Wi-Fi is not built in by default.

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