MSI B560-A PRO

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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Case stand-off notification ..................................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 8
Installing SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Power On .............................................................................................................. 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
Package contents ................................................................................................ 21
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 30
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 31
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 33
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 34
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 34
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors ............................. 35
JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 36
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 36
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 37
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 37
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors .................................. 38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 39
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 40