MSI Z490-A PRO Intel motherboard ATX DDR4 128GB

Socket 1200 ATX motherboard

The MSI Z490-A PRO is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset for LGA 1200 processors. It supports DDR4 memory up to 128 GB and provides one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot plus a single PCI slot. The rear I/O includes one DisplayPort, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port and one RJ45 LAN connector. This unit is sold as a motherboard only with no I/O shield or other accessories included.

Builders using 1200-pin CPUs with DDR4

This board suits builders pairing a compatible 1200-socket processor with DDR4 memory who need a standard ATX layout and a single full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. It is not for buyers who require multiple graphics-card slots, onboard Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, additional rear USB ports, or an included I/O shield and cable kit. The lack of bundled accessories also makes it unsuitable for anyone expecting a complete retail package.

Check CPU socket and memory type before ordering

Verify that your processor uses the LGA 1200 socket and that your memory modules are DDR4, as this board does not support other memory generations. Confirm your case accepts ATX dimensions and that your power supply provides the necessary motherboard and CPU power connectors. Remember that no I/O shield, SATA cables, or driver media are supplied, so source those separately if your build requires them.