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MSI

MSI Z270 GAMING M5 Intel motherboard DDR4 64GB

SKU CH-A2CJ-VW7JR

LGA 1151 ATX board with Intel Z270 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 3800 OC, 64 GB max, triple PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, 6 SATA ports, dual M.2, 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Type-C and Type-A.

  • ProcessorSupports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory for high-capacity builds
  • Intel Z270 chipset enables overclocked DDR4 speeds up to 3800MHz
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots allow multi-GPU configurations at x16/x8/x4
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio
  • Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN provides low-latency wired networking

MSI Z270 GAMING M5 LGA 1151 board

The MSI Z270 GAMING M5 is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z270 chipset for LGA 1151 processors. It supports 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron CPUs in a dual-channel DDR4 layout up to 64GB.

Installing the board and common issues

The board fits standard ATX mounting points and uses a typical 24-pin plus 8-pin power arrangement. Builders should seat memory firmly until the latches click and verify that the I/O shield aligns with the rear cut-out before securing screws.

Check your existing parts before ordering

Confirm your CPU is an LGA 1151 model from the supported generations and that your cooler mounting holes match the Z270 socket pattern. Ensure the power supply provides the required 24-pin and 8-pin connectors and that your chassis can accommodate a full-size ATX board.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z270 GAMING M5
Model nameMSI Z270 GAMING M5
Processor
ProcessorSupports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA 1151, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220 decoding chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 x KillerTM E2500 Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headersASMedia ASM2142 Chipset
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) Type-C interface located on the backplane
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) Type-A interface located on the backplane
Intel Z270 chipset
- 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 via onboard USB ports)
- 7 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 Type-A connections, ports located on the backplane, 4 provided via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Z270 GAMING M5 is running the installed DDR4 at the chosen speed after first boot?

Enter the BIOS and open the memory section; the current DDR4 frequency will show values such as 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3600 or 3800 MHz depending on the modules and XMP profile selected.

Which accessories ship with the motherboard and which common parts must be sourced separately?

The box contains the board, one CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU, cooler, DDR4 modules, graphics card, storage drives, power supply and case are not included.

Should I choose a 64 GB kit or a smaller DDR4 kit for this Z270 board?

The board supports up to 64 GB across four slots; a 64 GB kit (4 × 16 GB) fills every slot at once, while 16 GB or 32 GB kits leave room for later expansion if you start with less memory.

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