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1 1 Quick StartDDR4 MemoryGraphics CardSATA Hard Disk DriveSATA DVD DrivePhillips ScrewdriverChassisPower Supply UnitA Package of ScrewsThermal PasteQuick StartThank you for purchasing the MSI Z390-A PRO motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR Tools and ComponentsIntel LGA 1151 CPUCPU Fan2 Quick a Processor1236457893 Quick StartInstalling DDR4 StartConnecting the Front Panel SWPOWER SWPOWER LED+POWER LED-HDD LEDHDD LEDRESET SWJFP1 HDD LEDHDD LED -HDD LED +POWER LED -POWER LED +POWER LED12109+++----+Power LEDHDD LEDR eset SwitchReservedPower SwitchJFP11 HDD LED +2 Power LED +3 HDD LED -4 Power LED -5 Reset Switch6 Power Switch7 Reset Switch8 Power Switch9 Reserved10No Pin5 Quick StartBAT1 Installing the

2 Motherboard126 Quick StartInstalling SATA Start1 Installing a Graphics StartConnecting Peripheral Devices9 Quick StartConnecting the Power StartPower On142311 ContentsContentsQuick Start ..1 Preparing Tools and Components ..1 Installing a Processor ..2 Installing DDR4 memory ..3 Connecting the Front Panel Header ..4 Installing the Motherboard ..5 Installing SATA a Graphics Card ..7 Connecting Peripheral Devices ..8 Connecting the Power Connectors ..9 Power ..13 Package contents ..18 Block Diagram ..19 Rear I/O Panel.

3 20 LAN Port LED Status Ports Configuration ..20 Realtek Audio Console ..21 Overview of Components ..23 CPU Socket ..25 DIMM Slots ..26 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots ..27 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ..27M2_1: Slot (Key M) ..28 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ..28 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ..29 JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ..29 JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ..29 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors ..30 JUSB3~4: USB gen1 Connectors ..31 JUSB1~2: USB Connectors ..32 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector.

4 32 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ..33 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ..34 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..34 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ..35 JOC1: Front OC Button Connector ..3512 ContentsJRGB1: RGB LED connector ..36EZ Debug LED ..36 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ..37 Installing Windows 10 ..37 Installing Drivers ..37 Installing Utilities ..37 MYSTIC LIGHT ..38 Device LED effect control screen ..38 BIOS Setup ..41 Entering BIOS Setup ..41 Resetting BIOS ..42 Updating BIOS ..42EZ Mode ..43 Advanced Mode.

5 45 SETTINGS ..46 Advanced ..46 Boot ..53 Security ..53 Save & Exit ..54OC ..56M-FLASH ..62OC PROFILE ..63 HARDWARE MONITOR ..64 RAID Configuration ..65 Enabling Intel Rapid Storage Technology ..65 Creating RAID Volume ..66 Removing a RAID Volume ..67 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ..68 Rebuilding RAID Array ..69 Installing RAID Driver ..70 Installing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Software ..70 Intel Optane Memory Configuration ..71 System Requirements ..71 Installing the Intel Optane memory ..71 Removing the Intel Optane memory.

6 73 Troubleshooting ..74 Regulatory Notices ..7513 SpecificationsSpecificationsCPUS upports Intel Core 9000 Series family/ 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket* Please go to for more compatibility Z390 ChipsetMemory y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* ySupports DDR4 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 MHz* ySupports Dual-Channel mode ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory ySupports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)* Please refer for more information on compatible Slot y2x PCIe x16 slots, support x16/ x4 mode y4x PCIe x1 slots y1 x slot with E key for Integrated Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi)

7 Module onlyOnboard Graphics y1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz y1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 HzMulti-GPU ySupports 2-Way AMD CrossFire TechnologyStorageIntel Z390 Chipset y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y1x slot (Key M) Supports up to PCIe x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices Intel Optane Memory Ready** The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing SATA device into slot.

8 ** Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI on next page14 SpecificationsContinued from previous pageRAIDI ntel Z390 Chipset ySupports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devicesLAN y1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controllerUSB yIntel Z390 Chipset 2x USB Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps) ports (1x Type-A port and 1x Type-C port) on the back panel 6x USB gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors) 6x USB (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)** The CNVI_1 and JUSB2 share the same bandwidth.

9 Please refer to page 32 for yRealtek ALC892 Codec High Definition AudioBack Panel Connectors y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y2x USB Type-A ports y1x VGA port y1x DVI-D port y1x DisplayPort y1x USB Gen2 Type-A port y1x USB Gen2 Type-C port y1x LAN (RJ45) port y2x USB gen1 Type-A ports y6x audio jacksContinued on next page15 SpecificationsContinued from previous pageInternal Connectors y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y1x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y2x slots (1 M-Key slot,1 E-Key slot) y2x USB gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB gen1 ports) y2x USB connectors (supports additional 4 USB ports)

10 Y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector y5x 4-pin system fan connectors y1x Front panel audio connector y2x System panel connectors y1x Chassis Intrusion connector y1x 4-pin RGB LED connector y1x Serial Port connector y1x Clear CMOS jumper y1x Parallel port connector y1x TPM module connector y1x thunderbolt Add-on card connector y1x Front OC button connectorI/O ControllerNUVOTON NCT6797 Controller ChipHardware Monitor yCPU/System temperature detection yCPU/System fan speed detection yCPU/System fan speed controlForm Factor yATX Form Factor y12 in.