Highlights: MSI Z490-A Pro ATX Motherboard
Motherboard Socket – LGA 1200 Socket
Form Factor – ATX
Motherboard Chipset – Intel Z490 Chipset
Max Memory Support – Up to 128GB
Max Memory Slots – 4 x DDR4 memory slots
About MSI Z490-A Pro ATX Motherboard
MSI is a well-known brand of motherboards and graphics cards, as well as several other products. The MSI Z490-A Pro ATX motherboard is one of their best gaming motherboards with features like PCI-E 3.0 x16 and USB 3.2. It is compatible with Intel processors and Intel/AMD graphics cards. The board also has several ports for easy access.
The MSI Z490-A Pro ATX motherboard helps users work smarter by providing an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable performance and high-quality assembly, this MSI PRO series motherboard not only offers optimized professional workflow but also low troubleshooting and longevity.
Features
PCI-E Steel Armor
Protecting VGA cards from bending and EMI for better performance, stability, and strength.
M.2 Shield FROZR
The onboard M.2 thermal solution prevents throttling to keep M.2 SSDs safe, helping them run cooler and faster.
8+4 pin power supply
Providing an 8+4 pin connector to ensure adequate power supply to unleash ultimate multi-core CPU performance.
Core Boost
With a premium layout and fully digital power design to support Providing more cores and better performance.
EZ Debug LED
Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get it back up and running.
Enhanced heatsink design
MSI enhanced PWM heatsink and improved circuit design ensure even high-end processors run at full speed.
2.5G network solution
Features premium 2.5G LAN to provide a better network experience.
Audio Boost technology
Give your ears studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience.
DDR4 Boost
Advanced technology to deliver pure data signal for best gaming performance and stability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Â CPU | Â Supports 10th generation Intel Core, 11th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket** *Onboard graphics output is disabled when using the F SKU series processor. *BIOS has been updated to be compatible with 11th-generation Intel Core processors |
| Â Socket | Â -LGA 1200 |
| Â Chipset | Â -Intel Z490 Chipset |
| Â Form Factor | Â -ATX Form Factor |
| Â Memory | Â -4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB -Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz 1 -1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz -1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz -2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz -2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz -Supports Dual-Channel mode -Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory -Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
| Â Slots | Â -1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) -Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th-generation Intel CPUs -Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th-Gen Intel CPU -1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from the chipset, supports x4 mode) -3x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset) |
|  Storage |  -6x SATA 6Gb/s ports -2x M.2 slots (Key M) -M2_1 slot CPU support mode (from 11th generation Intel CPUs only) – PCIe 4.0 x 4 / PCIe 3.0 x 4 supported The chipset support mode supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gbps -Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices -M2_2 PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA 6 Gbps, supports up to 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices -Intel Optane Memory Ready -Intel Smart Response Technology support for Intel Core processors |
|  Onboard Graphics |  -1x HDMI port supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @ 30Hz -1x DisplayPort port (supports maximum resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz) |
| Â USB | Â Intel Z490 Chipset -2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10 Gbps ports (1 x Type-A port and 1 x Type-C port on back panel) -7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps ports (2 x Type-A ports on back panel, 4 x ports via internal USB connector, 1 x Type-C internal connector) -6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A ports on back panel, 4 x ports via internal USB 2.0 connector) |
| Â Multi-GPU | Â -Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
| Â Audio | Â Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec -7.1-Channel High-Definition Audio |
| Â LAN | Â -1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller |
| Â Internal Connectors | Â -1x 24-pin ATX main power connector -1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector -1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector -6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C port (5 Gbps) -2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps ports) -2 x USB 2.0 connectors (additional 4 x USB 2.0 ports support) -1x 4-pin CPU fan connector -1x 4-pin water pump connector -6x 4-pin system fan connectors -1x front panel audio connector -2x system panel connectors -1x Chassis Intrusion connector -1x Clear CMOS jumper -1x 4-pin RGB LED connector -2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors -1x serial port connector -1x TPM module connector -1x TBT connector |
| Â Back Panel Ports | Â -Keyboard / Mouse -2.5G LAN -Audio Connectors -USB 2.0 -HDMI -DisplayPort -USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A + Type-C -USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A |
| Â RAID | Â Intel Z490 Chipset -Supports RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 1, and RAID 0 for SATA storage devices -Supports RAID 1 and RAID 0 for M.2 PCIe storage devices |
| Â Mounting | Â 9 mounting holes |
| Â Operating System | Â Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Â Dimensions | Â 30.5 x 24.4 (cm) |
Specification: MSI Z490-A Pro ATX Motherboard | LGA 1200 CPU Socket
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