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.

MSI Z590-A PRO Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	Z590-A PRO
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Rear IO 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.

Front Panel Connectors

Storage Connectors

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

Power Connectors

BIOS Reset and RGB Connectors

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.

MSI Center

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.