MSI Z490-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel SATA 6Gb/s ATX 10/11th Gen Intel DDR4 Motherboard

Description

Model
Brand
MSI
Series
PRO
Model
Z490-A PRO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Supports Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
* Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors.
* BIOS updated to be compatible with 11th Gen Intel Core Processors.
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z490
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
Supports 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 *
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x1
3 x PCI Express x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
2 x M.2 slots (Key M):
- M2_1 slot:
- CPU support mode (From 11th Gen Intel CPU only)
- supports PCIe 4.0 x4/3.0 x4
- Chipset support mode
- supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices*
- M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices **
- Intel Optane Memory Ready ***
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors
* SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.
*** Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC892/ALC897
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8125B-CG
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0/1.1
6 x Audio Jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump connector
6 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x front panel audio connector
2 x system panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1 x serial port connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x TBT connector *
* Thunderbolt card need support RTD3
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 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11
Supported
Features
Features
Supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5000(OC) MHz
Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
Multi-GPU: With Steel armor PCI-E slots. Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire