MSI
MSI Z490-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard
ATX motherboard with LGA 1200 socket for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128GB, 2.5G LAN, 7.1 audio and multiple PCIe 3.0 slots
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
- CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
- ChipsetIntel Z490
- Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
- Maximum Memory Supported128GB
- PCI Slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 1
- Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
- Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with speeds to 4000MHz
- PCIe 4.0 ready for 11th Gen CPUs via primary x16 slot
- 5G LAN controller for faster wired networking
- 1-channel high-definition audio with Realtek codec
Socket and chipset
The MSI Z490-A PRO is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset and uses the LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th and 11th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Maximum memory capacity is 128 GB across dual-channel DDR4 slots.
Installation notes
The board follows standard ATX mounting and uses a typical 24-pin plus 8-pin CPU power layout. The I/O shield is supplied in the box. The single CPU-linked PCIe x16 slot changes from PCIe 3.0 to 4.0 depending on whether a 10th or 11th generation processor is installed, so verify the CPU generation before adding a graphics card.
Who it suits
Builders wanting a Z490 board with 2.5 G LAN, 7.1-channel Realtek audio and a mix of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C rear ports will find the feature set complete. Users who need integrated Wi-Fi, more than one CPU-attached x16 slot or a smaller form factor should consider other models.
Points forts
- Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
- Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with speeds to 4000MHz
- PCIe 4.0 ready for 11th Gen CPUs via primary x16 slot
- 5G LAN controller for faster wired networking
- 1-channel high-definition audio with Realtek codec
Caractéristiques
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI Z490-A PRO |
| Model | MSI Z490-A PRO |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| CPU Type | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Memory Standard | Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| PCI Slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from chipset, supports x4 mode) 3x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset) |
| SATA RAID | 2XM.2 interface 6XSATA III interface |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
| LAN Chipset | 1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller |
| Onboard USB | Intel Z490 Chipset 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel) 7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB connectors, 1 Type-C internal connector) 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) |
Questions sur cet article
How can I confirm the board is running at 10 Gbps on the rear Type-C port after assembly?
Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 device to the rear Type-C port and verify the operating system reports a 10 Gbps link speed in Device Manager or lsusb.
Which accessories are included and which must be sourced separately for a first build?
The box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU cooler, memory modules, storage drives and power supply are not included.
Should I choose a 10th Gen or 11th Gen Intel Core processor to enable PCIe 4.0 on the primary x16 slot?
Select an 11th Gen Intel Core processor; the primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot upgrades to PCIe 4.0 only with 11th Gen CPUs, while 10th Gen CPUs limit it to PCIe 3.0.
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