MSI B560-A PRO - User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B560-A PRO motherboard. This Quick Start
section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some
of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch
it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by
scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

MSI B560-A PRO Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	B560-A PRO
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Case stand-off notification

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Power On

Rear I;O Panel

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

SATA1~6: SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors

JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors

JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

Explains the function of the onboard LEDs for system diagnostic status.

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows 10

Installing Drivers

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

Troubleshooting