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PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity.

CPU
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
Chipset
  • Intel Z490 Express Chipset
Memory
  • 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB
  • Supports 1R 2133 / 2666 / 2933 MHz
    1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz
    1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz
    2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
    2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
  • Supports Dual-Channel mode
  • Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
  • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Onboard Graphics

  • 1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz
  • 1x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Audio
  • Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec
    7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN
  • 1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller
Wireless Communication Module
  • N/A
Expansion 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)
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology
Storage Interface

Chipset:

  • 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • 2x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • M2_1 slot
    CPU support mode (From 11th Gen Intel CPU only)- supports PCIe 4.0 x4/3.0 x4
    Chipset support mode-supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
    Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
  • M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors
  • SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.
  • Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
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)
Internal I/O Connectors
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 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)
  • 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
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x Keyboard / Mouse
  • 1 x 2.5G LAN
  • 6 x Audio Connectors
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
I/O Controller
  • N/A
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Overheating warning
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
    * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS
  • N/A
Unique Features
  • N/A
Bundled Software
  • Driver Disc
Operating System
  • Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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Warranty Duration3 Years
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MSI Z490-A PRO, Intel Z490 Chipset, LGA1200, ATX Desktop Motherboard

  • Product Code: Z490-A-PRO
  • Availability: In Stock
  • R3,374



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