MSI PRO Z490-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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Model
Brand MSI
Series PRO
Model Z490-A PRO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1200
CPU Type Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket 1 2
1. Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
2. Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors.
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z490
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz
1 x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
Maximum Memory Supported 128GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x1 3 x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1
1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
M.2 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices 1
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices 2
1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
2. SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.
Intel Optane Ready Intel Optane Memory Ready 3
3. 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 Realtek RTL8125B-CG
Max LAN Speed 2.5Gbps
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 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 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 / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4800(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
Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future
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
