MSI A320M-A PRO - User Manual

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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.

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.

BIOS Features

Rear I;O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

Location and identifier for memory slots.

PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

SATA1~4: SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: PWM Fan Connectors

JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

SATA1~4: SATA 6 Gb;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.

Function key

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.

MSI A320M-A PRO Specifications