MSI A320M PRO-C User Manual

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LAN Port LED Status Table ........................................................................................7
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CPU Socket .................................................................................................................9
DIMM Slots................................................................................................................10
PCI_E1~3 & PCI1: PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................10
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................11
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...........................................................................12
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .............................................................................................12
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors ...........................................................13
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................................14
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector .............................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors .............................................................15
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ...............................................................................15
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ...............................................................................16
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...........................................................................16
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................................................................................17
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .................................................................................17
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...............................................................17
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Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................................................18
Resetting BIOS ..........................................................................................................19
Updating BIOS...........................................................................................................19
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Installing Windows
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Installing Drivers ......................................................................................................20
Installing Utilities .....................................................................................................20
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
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mother-
board. This User Guide gives information about board layout,
component overview, BIOS setup and software installation.

MSI A320M PRO-C Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD A320
Socket	AM4
Maximum Memory	32GB
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
SATA Ports	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
Memory Slots	2
M.2 Slot	1 x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA)
USB Ports	6 x USB 2.0
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI
Audio	Realtek ALC887
Memory Speed	DDR4 3200MHz (OC)

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

Core Components

Details CPU, Chipset, Memory, Expansion Slots, and Graphics specifications.

Storage and Connectivity

Covers storage options, Audio, LAN, USB, and I/O controller information.

System Features

Includes Hardware Monitor, Form Factor, and BIOS features.

Panel and Software Interfaces

Details back panel, internal connectors, and bundled software.

Package Contents

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the status indicators for the LAN port.

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration

Guides on configuring 7.1 channel audio connections.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket Installation

Instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

DIMM Slots Guide

Guide to installing memory modules into the DIMM slots.

PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots

Details PCIe and PCI slot types and bandwidth.

Front Panel Connectors

Explains JFP1 and JFP2 connectors for front panel switches and LEDs.

SATA & M.2 Connectors

Details SATA ports and the M.2 slot for storage devices.

Power Connectors

Describes ATX and CPU power connector pinouts.

USB Connectors

Explains USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 front panel connectors.

Fan Connectors

Details CPU and system fan connectors and PWM modes.

Parallel Port Connector

Describes the JLPT1 parallel port connector pinout.

TPM and Chassis Intrusion Connectors

Explains TPM module and chassis intrusion connectors.

Audio and Serial Port Connectors

Details front audio and serial port connectors.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Explains the JBAT1 jumper for resetting BIOS.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup menu.

Resetting BIOS

Methods for restoring BIOS to default settings.

Updating BIOS

Guides on updating BIOS using M-FLASH and Live Update 6.

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step guide for installing Windows 10.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing system drivers from the included disc.

Installing Utilities

Guide to installing bundled software utilities.

Regulatory Notices

General Compliance & Safety

Covers FCC, battery, and chemical substance regulations.

Environmental Directives

Details WEEE and RoHS directives for product disposal.