Model

Brand

MSI

Series

PRO

Model

Z490-A PRO

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1200

CPU Type

Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket 1 2
1. Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
2. Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors.

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z490

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz
1 x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz 
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode)

PCI Express x1

3 x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1
1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.

M.2

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices 1
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices 2
1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
2. SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.

Intel Optane Ready

Intel Optane Memory Ready 3
3. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Realtek RTL8125B-CG

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000/2500Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 6 x Audio Jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Other Connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump connector
6 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x front panel audio connector
2 x system panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1 x serial port connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x TBT connector *
* Thunderbolt card need support RTD3

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

Features

Features

Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4800(OC) MHz

Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future

Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works

Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future

2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection

Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs

Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds

Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

Multi-GPU: With Steel armor PCI-E slots. Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire