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MSI Z590-A PRO User Manual

MSI Z590-A PRO
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LAN Port LED Status Table ......................................................................................10
Audio Ports Configuration ........................................................................................10
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CPU Socket ...............................................................................................................12
DIMM Slots................................................................................................................13
DIMM Slots................................................................................................................13
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots ..............................................................................14
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................15
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................................................................................15
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...........................................................................16
M2_1~3: M.2 Slot (Key M) .........................................................................................16
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1~2, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................17
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................................18
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector .............................................................18
JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ................................................................19
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ..........................................................19
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors ......................................20
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ...............................................................................20
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...........................................................................21
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .................................................................................21
JDASH1: Tuning controller Connector .....................................................................21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...............................................................22
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ................................................22
JRGB1: RGB LED connector .....................................................................................23
EZ Debug LED ...........................................................................................................23
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Installing Windows® 10 .............................................................................................24
Installing Drivers ......................................................................................................24
MSI Center ................................................................................................................24
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® 
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about
board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software
installation.

Table of Contents

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MSI Z590-A PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z590
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2666, 2933, 3200 MHz
Number of M.2 (M) slots3
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots2
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerIntel I225-V
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of SATA III connectors6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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.
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight1000 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm
Height65 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Instructions and important notes for installing the CPU.

DIMM Slots

Guide on installing memory modules into DIMM slots.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Details about PCIe slot specifications and installation recommendations.

Storage Connectors

Information on SATA and M.2 storage interfaces and their installation.

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step guide for installing Windows 10 operating system.

Installing Drivers

Procedure for installing necessary system drivers from the included disc.

UEFI BIOS Overview

BIOS Setup and Configuration

BIOS Setup Recommendations

General advice and importance of keeping default BIOS settings for stability.

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods and key presses required to access the BIOS setup menu.

Resetting BIOS

Various methods to reset BIOS settings to their default values.

Updating BIOS

Steps for updating the motherboard BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

Updating BIOS with MSI Center

Guide to updating BIOS via the MSI Center software application.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

Procedure for updating BIOS using the dedicated Flash BIOS button on the motherboard.

Regulatory Notices

Technical Support

Resources and contact information for obtaining technical assistance and product support.

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