MSI Z490-A PRO

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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 5
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 7
Installing SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Power On .............................................................................................................. 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
Package contents ................................................................................................ 19
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 21
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 22
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 27
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 28
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 29
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 31
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 32
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 32
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 33
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 34
JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 34
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors .................................................................. 35
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 36
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 36
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors .................................. 37
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 38
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 39
JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector .............................................................................. 39