MSI Z390-A PRO User Manual

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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
Z390-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
®
LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan

MSI Z390-A PRO Specifications

General

Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Pentium
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892 / Realtek ALC897
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z390
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	16GB
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA
DirectX version	12.0
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 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.
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Intel® I219-V
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	305 mm
Width	244 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions on how to properly insert DDR4 memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Procedure for mounting and securing the motherboard inside the computer chassis.

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Steps involved in installing a graphics card into the PCIe expansion slot.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Details on connecting the main ATX and CPU power supply connectors to the motherboard.

Power On

Final steps to power on the computer system after all components are installed.

Specifications

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows® 10

Installing Drivers

Installing Utilities

BIOS Setup

Accessing BIOS

BIOS Configuration Settings

RAID Configuration

Enabling RAID

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Addresses common issues like power, display, boot failures, audio, network, and USB problems.