MSI Z390-A PRO

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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 2
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 3
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 4
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 5
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 6
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 7
Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 8
Connecting the Power Connectors ......................................................................... 9
Power On............................................................................................................... 10
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13
Package contents ................................................................................................ 18
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 19
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 20
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 25
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 26
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 27
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 27
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 28
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 29
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 29
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 29
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................. 30
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 31
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 32
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 32
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ................................... 33
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 34
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 35
JOC1: Front OC Button Connector ....................................................................... 35