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Black ATX motherboard with carbon-fibre pattern heatsinks and four DDR4 slots

MSI

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-P8AJ-CV2BD

ATX board for LGA 1151 CPUs with Intel Z390 chipset, DDR4 up to 4400(OC), three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports and two M.2 slots

  • ProcessorLGA1151(300 series)
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI port
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1151 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4400 MHz overclocked across four slots for 128 GB total capacity
  • Dual M.2 slots with PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s for fast storage expansion
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enabling multi-GPU configurations in x8/x8/x4 mode
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A for high-speed connectivity

Z390 chipset ATX motherboard for LGA 1151 CPUs

This MSI board uses the Intel Z390 chipset and fits the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. It supports 9th and 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode.

Thermal design with heatsinks and fan headers

Extended heatsinks cover the VRM and both M.2 slots to move heat away from the power delivery and storage. Multiple 4-pin fan headers let the builder tune airflow for quiet operation under typical gaming loads. Power draw scales with the installed CPU and memory frequency.

M.2 Shield Frozr and Mystic Light software

The bundled M.2 Shield Frozr covers each Key M slot to reduce thermal throttling of PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA drives. Mystic Light software synchronises onboard RGB and connected strips from a single interface. Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic 3 adds surround enhancement for headset or speaker output.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Processor
ProcessorLGA1151(300 series)
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel Z390
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 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
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
M.2 slots2 x M.2 slot (Key M)*
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
Optane memory supportYes
* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 ports3 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) ports (Type-A)
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (Type-A)
USB-C ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) port (Type-C)
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks5 Ports
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I install a CPU into the LGA 1151 socket without bending pins?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever until it clicks; the lever pressure seats the chip correctly.

Which components on this board may need replacement after several years of use?

The CMOS battery on the motherboard typically lasts three to five years; replace it when the system loses time or BIOS settings after power-off.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs under sustained heavy load?

The voltage-regulator heatsinks can reach their saturation point before the CPU throttles, so add case airflow or a VRM fan if temperatures exceed comfort levels.

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