MSI B360-A Pro ATX Motherboard

Brand MSI
Model B360-A PRO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type Supports 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
Chipsets
Chipset Intel B360
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/ x4 mode)
PCI Express x1 4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 5 x SATA 6Gb/s
* SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
M.2 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
– Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices*
– Intel Optane Memory Ready
* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC892
Audio Channels 7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports 1 x DVI-D
RJ45 1 x RJ45
DisplayPort 1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports
USB 1.1/2.0 2 x USB 2.0
USB Type-C 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump fan connector
5 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x Series port connector
1 x Parallel port connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0″ x 9.6″
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 6-pin ATX PCIe power connector
Features
Features Supports 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold/ Celeron Processors for LGA 1151 socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666MHz

Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability

Intel LAN: Premium network solution from Intel for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection

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Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs

EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot

PCI-E Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength

X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage, Optane or USB device

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Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance