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Black ATX motherboard with carbon-fibre finish, silver heatsinks, four DDR4 slots and reinforced PCIe slots

MSI

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON Intel motherboard

SKU CH-N9BV-T532R

LGA 1151 ATX board with Intel Z390 chipset, four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA 6Gb/s ports and two M.2 slots

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • CPU TypeSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron pro
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x HDMI port
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardDDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • DDR4 memory speeds up to 4400 OC across four slots with 128GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for flexible expansion
  • Two M.2 slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports with shared bandwidth for fast storage
  • Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 codec delivers 7.1-channel high definition audio with S/PDIF output

Z390 ATX board for 8th and 9th Gen Intel CPUs

The MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z390 chipset. It accepts 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors in the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. The platform is not backward compatible with earlier LGA 1151 CPUs. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots support dual-channel memory up to 128 GB.

PCIe 3.0 lanes and shared M.2/SATA bandwidth

The board provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operating in x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Two M.2 Key M slots accept 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 devices running at PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports are also present, but M.2 slots and SATA ports share bandwidth, so populating an M.2 drive can disable one or more SATA connectors.

Check CPU graphics and BIOS for display and Optane

Video output relies on the processor having integrated graphics; the rear panel offers HDMI 1.4 (4096x2160@24Hz) and DisplayPort 1.2 (4096x2304@60Hz). If your CPU lacks an iGPU, you must add a discrete graphics card. For Intel Optane memory, update the BIOS and drivers to the latest MSI versions before installation. The Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 codec delivers 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF, and the Intel I219-V LAN controller provides 1 Gbps Ethernet.

Highlights

  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • DDR4 memory speeds up to 4400 OC across four slots with 128GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for flexible expansion
  • Two M.2 slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports with shared bandwidth for fast storage
  • Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 codec delivers 7.1-channel high definition audio with S/PDIF output

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU TypeSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
ChipsetIntel Z390
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x HDMI port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz1 x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60Hz
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x163 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
PCI Express x13 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
M.22 x M.2 slot (Key M)*Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
Intel Optane ReadyYes* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220P-VB2 Codec
Audio Channels7.1-Channel High Definition AudioSupports S/PDIF output
LAN ChipsetIntel I219-V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ451 x RJ45
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.13 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (Type-A)
USB 1.1/2.02 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (Type-A)
USB Type-C1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port (Type-C)
S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Audio Ports5 Ports
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector5 x 4-pin system fan connectors1 x Serial port connector1 x Front panel audio connector2 x System panel connectors1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x TPM module connector2 x 4-pin RGB LED connectors1 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socketSupports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHzMYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. MYSTIC LIGHT EXTENSION supports both RGB and RAINBOW LED stripLightning Fast Game experience: 2 x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready. M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2Set Core Power Free: Core Boost, 8+4-pin CPU power connector, Game Boost, DDR4 Boost with Steel ArmorAUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 3: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experienc

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2666 MHz DDR4 kit or one of the higher overclocked speeds such as 3200 MHz or 4400 MHz?

The board runs DDR4 at 2666 MHz natively; any kit rated 3000 MHz to 4400 MHz will only reach its rated speed after you enable the matching XMP profile in BIOS.

What resolution can I actually get from the HDMI 1.4 port when I use a 9th Gen Core i7 with integrated graphics?

HDMI 1.4 on this board is limited to 4096x2160 at 24 Hz; for 60 Hz at 4K you need the DisplayPort 1.2 output instead.

If I fill both M.2 slots with PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs, how many SATA 6Gb/s ports stay usable?

Each occupied M.2 slot disables two SATA ports, so with both M.2 drives installed only two of the six SATA 6Gb/s ports remain active.

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