MSI Z390-A Pro ATX Gaming Motherboard

Model
Brand MSI
Series PRO
Model Z390-A PRO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z390
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048×1536@50Hz, 2048×1280@60Hz, 1920×1200@60Hz
1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60Hz
1 x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60Hz
* No Display support when using the Processor model with suffix “F”
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard DDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported 128GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x1 4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Other Slots 1 x M.2 slot with E key for Integrated Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi) module only
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into 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

* The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M.2 slot.
Intel Optane Ready Yes
* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
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
Back I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x D-Sub / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 6 x Audio Jacks / 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A / 1 x DVI-D
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 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 connector
5 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
1 x Serial Port connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Parallel port connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x thunderbolt Add-on card connector
1 x Front OC button connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
LED Lighting RGB
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 12V power connector
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11 Supported
Features
Features DIY Friendly:
Keep Out Zone
XL PCI-E Clip
EZ Debug LED
Pump Fan

Enhance Performance:
Extended Heatsink Design
8-Pin Power Connectors
Turbo M.2
Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen2
Core Boost
DDR4 Boost
Multi GPU-2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology
OC GENIE 4

*BIOS
Click BIOS5
XMP
Hardware Moniter

*Software
Dragon Center

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In-Game Advantages:
*Audio
Audio Boost
*LAN
Intel LAN
Intel CNVi Ready

VR Ready

Exhilarating and Inspiring:
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Sync

Loyal Comrade:
PCI-E Steel Armor
PCI-E Steel Slot
7000+ Quality Test
Additional Information
Date First Available January 18, 2022