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MSI A320M PRO-VH User Manual

MSI A320M PRO-VH
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LAN Port LED Status Table ........................................................................................7
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CPU Socket .................................................................................................................9
DIMM Slots................................................................................................................10
PCI_E1~2: PCIe 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: Fan Connectors .................................................................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
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motherboard. This User Guide gives information
about board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and
software installation.

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MSI A320M PRO-VH Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketSocket AM4
Processor manufacturerAMD
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
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 / Realtek ALC897
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD A320
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Number of mounting holes6
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200 MHz
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
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.
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth200 mm
Width236 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

CPU

Details on supported CPU types and socket compatibility for the motherboard.

Chipset

Information about the AMD A320 chipset used on the motherboard.

Memory

Specifications for DDR4 memory slots, capacity, and supported speeds.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe and other expansion slots available on the motherboard.

Onboard Graphics

Information on integrated graphics ports and supported resolutions.

Storage

Details on SATA and M.2 storage interfaces and supported devices.

Audio

Information about the onboard audio codec and its features.

LAN

Details on the Gigabit LAN controller and its capabilities.

USB

Specifications for USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.

I/O Controller

Information on the NUVOTON NCT5567 controller chip.

Hardware Monitor

Details on monitoring CPU/System temperature and fan speed.

Form Factor

The physical dimensions of the motherboard (m-ATX).

BIOS Features

Key features of the UEFI AMI BIOS, including flash size and multi-language support.

Back Panel Connectors

List and description of connectors found on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

List and description of internal connectors on the motherboard.

Software

Overview of bundled MSI software utilities and applications.

Package Contents

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the status and speed indicators for the LAN port LEDs.

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration

Instructions for configuring the 7.1-channel audio setup.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Instructions and diagrams for installing the CPU into the socket.

DIMM Slots

Guidance on how to install memory modules into the DIMM slots.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Information on PCIe slot types and compatibility with different processors.

Front Panel Connectors

Details on connecting front panel switches and LEDs to JFP1/JFP2.

SATA Connectors

Information on SATA 6Gb/s ports for connecting storage devices.

M.2 Slot (Key M)

Instructions for installing an M.2 solid-state drive (SSD).

Power Connectors

Details on connecting ATX and CPU power supply connectors.

USB Connectors

Information on connecting USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.

Fan Connectors

Details on connecting CPU and system fans for cooling.

TPM Module Connector

Information about the JTPM1 connector for TPM modules.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Instructions for connecting and using the chassis intrusion detection.

Front Audio Connector

Details on connecting front panel audio jacks to JAUD1.

Serial Port Connector

Information on connecting an optional serial port via JCOM1.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Instructions for resetting BIOS settings using the JBAT1 jumper.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

How to access the BIOS/UEFI setup utility during system boot.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS

Steps for updating the motherboard's BIOS using M-FLASH or Live Update 6.

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows® 10

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows 10 operating system.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing essential motherboard drivers from the provided disc.

Installing Utilities

Guide for installing additional software utilities for the motherboard.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

CE Conformity

Information on compliance with European Union directives.

Battery Information

Guidelines for battery disposal and handling for different regions.

Chemical Substances Information

Information on chemical substances in compliance with regulations like REACH.

WEEE Compliance

European Union directive regarding waste electrical and electronic equipment.

India RoHS

Compliance with India's E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011.

Turkey EEE Yönetmeliği

Turkish regulation on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Ukraine Chemical Restrictions

Ukrainian regulation on hazardous substances in electrical equipment.

Vietnam RoHS

Vietnam regulations on restricted substances in electronic products.

Environmental Policy

Trademark Recognition

Technical Support

Revision History

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