Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-GAMING-5 Z97, LGA1150, 4DDR3-1600, RAID, PCIE3.0, SATA6Gb, BIGFOOT GbE, USB3.0 HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, uATX
Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB3 Software Suite
Audio Noise Guard with LED path lighting
Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with built-in rear audio amplifier
Killer E2200 gaming networking
Extreme multi graphics support
Highly efficient MOSFET design
Long lifespan Durable Solid caps
APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities
GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
G1 Gaming Motherboards

GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio Technology
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards are equipped with the GIGABYTE exclusive AMP-UP Audio Technology, which provides the industrys highest level of onboard audio features and technologies. With GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio, gamers and audiophiles are able to experience crisp, ultra realistic sound effects while gaming, and the richest possible sound experience when listening to their favorite music and movies.
Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio
Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio
The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.
The ALC1150 provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1-channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. Two stereo ADCs are integrated and can support a microphone array with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Beam Forming (BF), and Noise Suppression (NS) technologies. The ALC1150 incorporates Realtek proprietary converter technology to achieve Front differential output 115dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback (DAC) quality and 104dB SNR recording (ADC) quality.
Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
Specially designed for gamers, GIGABYTE motherboards utilize a high-capacity amplifier which is able to drive 600O loads, giving gamers a fuller range of dynamic sound with crisper details and less distortion when using high quality professional headphones.
Additional Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards also include Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software suite. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software suite is a powerful audio platform offering premium audio quality, effects and features for gamers. It features SBX Pro Studio™ suite of technologies, which is designed to give you the fullest audio experience.
Dedicated Audio Hardware Zone
Separation on the PCB layer protects the board's sensitive analog audio components.
Separate analog and digital ground to protect against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
LED trace path lighting illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.
Locating the right and left audio channels on separate PCB layers, GIGABYTE 9 Series G1™ gaming motherboards are able to eliminate channel crosstalk and maintain the best audio quality.
Left Audio Channel PCB layer
Right Audio Channel PCB layer
Killer™ E2200 Gaming Network
NO LAG, JUST FRAG!
GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards feature the Killer™ E2200 from Qualcomm Atheros, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.

Extreme Multi-GPU Support
Extreme Multi-GPU Support
Flexible graphics capabilities supported for either CrossFire action, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
GIGABYTE App Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities
GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.
GIGABYTE EasyTune ™ App
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

GIGABYTE Cloud Station™ APP
GIGABYTE Cloud Station™ is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique apps that allow your smart phones/tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via wireless connection.
4K Ultra HD Support
4K Ultra HD Support
4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI.
HDMI-The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
HDMI-The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
HDMI is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.
5x (15) Gold Plated CPU Socket Design
5x (15) Gold Plated CPU Socket Design
GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards come equipped with a gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins and bad contacts.

Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1150
CPU Type
Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1150)
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z97
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4?240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 3100(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2600(OC)/2500(OC)/2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333
Maximum Memory Supported
32GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 (x16)
1 (x8)
PCI Express x16
1 (x4)
PCI Express x1
1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA Express
1 x SATA Express
M.2
1 x M.2
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
Video Ports
1 x DVI-D
1 x VGA
HDMI
1 x HDMI
RJ45
1 x RJ45
USB 3.0
4 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
5 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)
3 x system fan headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x audio gain control switch
Physical Spec
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB3 gaming audio suite
AMP-UP Audio technology with exclusive Upgradable OP-AMP
Audio Noise Guard with LED path lighting
Quad DAC-UP USB ports
Gold plated display and audio ports
High end Nichicon audio capacitors
Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in rear audio amplifier
Killer E2200 gaming networking
Extreme multi graphics support
SATA Express support for 10 Gb/s data transfer
M.2 for SSDs drives with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer
Long lifespan Durable Solid caps
APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities
GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS