MSI MPG X570-A PRO User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
MPG X570-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
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD
®
AM4 CPU

MSI MPG X570-A PRO Specifications

General

Chipset	AMD X570
CPU Socket	AM4
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	128 GB
SATA Ports	6
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFire
Memory Speed	DDR4 4400MHz (OC)
M.2 Slots	2 x M.2
Audio	Realtek ALC1220
PCIe Slots	2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C), 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4 on back panel, 4 via internal connectors), 6 x USB 2.0

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Safety Information

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting Front Panel Headers

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting Power Connectors

Installing Storage Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Powering On the System

Rear I/O Panel Overview

CPU Socket and Installation

AM4 CPU Socket Details

DIMM Slots and Memory Installation

Memory Module Installation Recommendations

PCIe Expansion Slots

M.2 Slots and Installation

M.2 Slot Installation Guide

SATA and Front Panel Connectors

SATA Connectors and Front Panel Pinouts

Explains SATA connectors and the function/pinouts of front panel connectors.

Motherboard Power Connectors

Fan Connectors and Control

Fan Connector Modes and Speed Adjustment

USB Connectors

Clear CMOS and Debug LEDs

Resetting BIOS via JBAT1 Jumper

Procedure to reset BIOS to default values using the Clear CMOS jumper.

Installing OS, Drivers, and Utilities

OS, Driver, and Utility Installation

Step-by-step guide to install Windows OS, essential drivers, and software utilities.

BIOS Setup and Navigation

Entering BIOS and Basic Navigation

Guide to accessing BIOS and using function keys for basic operations.

BIOS Management

Resetting and Updating BIOS

Procedures for resetting BIOS to defaults and updating the BIOS firmware.

Flash BIOS Button Usage

BIOS Interface Modes

EZ Mode Configuration

Overview and configuration options available in the EZ Mode BIOS interface.

Advanced BIOS Mode

Advanced Mode Overview

Introduction to the Advanced Mode BIOS interface and its main menu selections.

System Configuration Settings

System Status and Information

Security Settings

Password and TPM Configuration

Save and Exit BIOS

Overclocking (OC) Settings

CPU and DRAM Tuning

M-FLASH BIOS Update

OC Profile Management

Hardware Monitor and Fan Control

Temperature, Speed, and Fan Management

A-XMP Operation

AMD RAID Configuration

Initializing Disks for RAID

Creating RAID Arrays

Deleting RAID Arrays

Installing RAID Drivers

OS Installation and RAIDXpert2 Suite

Installing RAID drivers during OS setup and the RAIDXpert2 management suite.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power, Display, and Boot Failures

Solutions for common issues like no power, no display, or boot failures after BIOS updates.

Audio, Network, and USB Device Issues