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MSI

MSI X570-A PRO AMD motherboard AM4 DDR4 128GB

SKU CH-2RV1-7A0C9

AM4 socket board with X570 chipset supporting dual-channel DDR4 4400 (OC) MHz memory up to 128GB

  • ProcessorSupport AM4 pin second and third generation AMD Ryzen ™/Rade
  • ChipsetAMD X570
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 4400 (OC) MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) Third-generation AMD Ryzen
  • Supports 128GB DDR4 memory for high-capacity workloads
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot enables fast GPU throughput with third-generation Ryzen
  • Dual M.2 and four SATA III ports provide flexible storage options
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF output
  • Six USB 3.2 Gen 1 and six USB 2.0 ports cover extensive peripheral connectivity

AM4 X570 platform for Ryzen builds

The MSI X570-A PRO motherboard equips the AMD X570 chipset on an ATX board for Socket AM4. It accepts second and third generation Ryzen desktop processors, including models with integrated Radeon Vega graphics. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs up to 4400 MHz when overclocked, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across four slots.

PCIe 4.0 lanes and storage bandwidth under load

Third generation Ryzen CPUs unlock PCIe 4.0 x16 on the primary slot, doubling the throughput available to graphics cards and high-speed add-in cards compared to PCIe 3.0. Two M.2 interfaces and four SATA III ports share the chipset lanes, so sustained transfers across multiple drives remain consistent without throttling the primary expansion slot.

Realtek audio and gigabit LAN in daily use

The onboard Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel output and includes an optical S/PDIF connection for external DACs or receivers. A single Realtek 8111H controller provides wired gigabit networking with low CPU overhead. Rear I/O supplies two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, while internal headers add four more of each standard for front-panel connectivity.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI X570-A PRO
Model nameMSI X570-A PRO
Processor
ProcessorSupport AM4 pin second and third generation AMD Ryzen ™/Radeon ™ Vega display chip Ryzen ™/Radeon ™ display chip second generation AMD Ryzen ™ desktop processor
CPU socketSocket AM4
ChipsetAMD X570
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 4400 (OC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 4xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220 Decoder Chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Support fiber S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN Controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
Third-generation AMD Ryzen ™ supports PCIe 4.0 x16 speeds
2nd generation AMD Ryzen ™ supports PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds
Ryzen ™ processor with Radeon ™ Vega display chip/2nd generation AMD Ryzen ™ processor with Radeon ™ display chip supports PCIe 3.0 x8 speed
1 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3, supports x4 speeds)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headersAMD X570 chipset
6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 ports via internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector)
6 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 ports via internal USB 2.0 connector)
AMD processor
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen ™) ports or USB 3.2 Gen1 (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen ™/Ryzen with Radeon ™ Vega display chips ™ and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen ™) ports with Radeon ™ display chips (1 Type-A and 1 Type-C) on the backplane
2 USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the backplane

Questions about this item

How much heat and power draw should I expect from the X570 chipset fan when the board runs all day?

The X570 chipset includes an active fan to manage heat during sustained loads; power draw varies with CPU choice and PCIe 4.0 device activity.

Which DDR4 memory kit and AM4 processor must I already own for this board to POST?

You need a second- or third-generation Ryzen AM4 CPU and DDR4 modules rated up to 4400 MHz OC, installed in dual-channel pairs for full 128 GB capacity.

Will my existing SATA SSDs and PCIe 3.0 graphics card work at full speed with the X570-A PRO?

Four SATA III ports and one PCIe x16 slot running at 3.0 speeds with second-gen Ryzen or 4.0 with third-gen Ryzen keep older drives and GPUs compatible.

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