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Rectangular ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks, LGA 1200 socket, multiple expansion slots and rear I/O panel

MSI

MSI Z490-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-MG0Y-EN5VT

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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z490-A PRO
ModelMSI Z490-A PRO
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
PCI Slots1x 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 RAID2XM.2 interface
6XSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN Chipset1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller
Onboard USBIntel 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 about this item

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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