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Rectangular ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks, LGA 1200 socket, multiple expansion slots and rear I/O panel

MSI

MSI Z490-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-MG0Y-EN5VT

ATX motherboard with LGA 1200 socket for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128GB, 2.5G LAN, 7.1 audio and multiple PCIe 3.0 slots

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 1
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with speeds to 4000MHz
  • PCIe 4.0 ready for 11th Gen CPUs via primary x16 slot
  • 5G LAN controller for faster wired networking
  • 1-channel high-definition audio with Realtek codec

Socket and chipset

The MSI Z490-A PRO is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset and uses the LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th and 11th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Maximum memory capacity is 128 GB across dual-channel DDR4 slots.

Installation notes

The board follows standard ATX mounting and uses a typical 24-pin plus 8-pin CPU power layout. The I/O shield is supplied in the box. The single CPU-linked PCIe x16 slot changes from PCIe 3.0 to 4.0 depending on whether a 10th or 11th generation processor is installed, so verify the CPU generation before adding a graphics card.

Who it suits

Builders wanting a Z490 board with 2.5 G LAN, 7.1-channel Realtek audio and a mix of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C rear ports will find the feature set complete. Users who need integrated Wi-Fi, more than one CPU-attached x16 slot or a smaller form factor should consider other models.

How it compares

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Price $112.99
Pricier than about 58% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z490-A PRO
Model nameMSI Z490-A PRO
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface
6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersIntel Z490 Chipset
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s ports (1 Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel)
7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s 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)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the board is running at 10 Gbps on the rear Type-C port after assembly?

Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 device to the rear Type-C port and verify the operating system reports a 10 Gbps link speed in Device Manager or lsusb.

Which accessories are included and which must be sourced separately for a first build?

The box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU cooler, memory modules, storage drives and power supply are not included.

Should I choose a 10th Gen or 11th Gen Intel Core processor to enable PCIe 4.0 on the primary x16 slot?

Select an 11th Gen Intel Core processor; the primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot upgrades to PCIe 4.0 only with 11th Gen CPUs, while 10th Gen CPUs limit it to PCIe 3.0.

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