The MSI Z97 PC Mate is an Intel Z97 (LGA1150) ATX motherboard designed for 4th/5th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a 6-phase power design with Military Class 4 components for stable performance, supporting Dual Channel DDR3 memory up to 1600MHz (OC) across 4 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 32GB. The board provides 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots, and 2x PCI slots for expansion. Storage options include 6x SATA 6Gbps ports (with support for RAID 0/1/5/10) and 1x M.2 slot (PCIe 2.0 x2) for SSD conNECtivity. Networking is handled by Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller. Graphics output features VGA and DVI-D ports, with support for multi-display configurations. Additional features include USB 3.0 ports (4 rear, 2 via header), MSI Click BIOS 4 with UEFI interface, and Military Class essentials for enhanced durability. The motherboard also includes Audio Boost technology for improved sound quality and an easy-to-use UEFI BIOS for system tuning.