| Brand | MSI |
| Series | PRO |
| Model | Z490-A PRO |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| CPU Type | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 socket 1 21. Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.2. Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors. |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz1 x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin |
| Memory Standard | Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| 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) |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 11. 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 1M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices 21. 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 33. 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 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek RTL8125B-CG |
| Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| 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 |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port2 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 connector1 x 4-pin water pump connector6 x 4-pin system fan connectors1 x front panel audio connector2 x system panel connectors1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors1 x serial port connector1 x TPM module connector1 x TBT connector ** Thunderbolt card need support RTD3 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| Features | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socketSupports DDR4 Memory, up to 4800(OC) MHzReady 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the futurePremium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop worksReady 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connectionTurbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDsIntel 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 speedsAudio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound qualityMulti-GPU: With Steel armor PCI-E slots. Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Country Of Origin | China |
