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MSI A320M-A PRO User Manual

MSI A320M-A PRO
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LAN Port LED Status Table ........................................................................................6
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CPU Socket .................................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots..................................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................................9
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................10
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...........................................................................10
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors ...........................................................11
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: PWM Fan Connectors .......................................................11
JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors ........................................................................12
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector .............................................................................12
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................................................................................13
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .................................................................................13
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ...............................................................................13
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...........................................................................14
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...............................................................14
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Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................................................15
Resetting BIOS ..........................................................................................................16
Updating BIOS...........................................................................................................16
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Installing Windows® 10 .............................................................................................17
Installing Drivers ......................................................................................................17
Installing Utilities .....................................................................................................17
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®  mother-
board. This User Guide gives information about board layout,
component overview, BIOS setup and software installation.

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MSI A320M-A PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD A320
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Number of mounting holes6
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64
Cables includedSATA
Drivers includedYes
DirectX version12.0
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
HDMI version1.4
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerRealtek 8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version6.1
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.8
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200 MHz
Processor socketSocket AM4
Compatible processor seriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon X4, AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth187 mm
Width226 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

CPU

Details CPU compatibility and socket type.

Memory

Describes supported RAM types, slots, and capacity.

Expansion Slots

Details PCIe slot types and configurations.

Onboard Graphics

Specifies display outputs and supported resolutions.

Storage

Lists supported storage interfaces like SATA.

USB

Details USB port types and counts.

Back Panel Connectors

Lists external I/O ports.

Internal Connectors

Lists internal headers and connectors.

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

DIMM Slots

Location and identifier for memory slots.

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: PWM Fan Connectors

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access BIOS menus.

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Steps for updating BIOS via M-FLASH.

Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6

Steps for updating BIOS using Live Update 6.

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows® 10

Guide to installing the operating system.

Installing Drivers

Steps for installing necessary hardware drivers.

Installing Utilities

Guide for installing system software utilities.

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