MSI Z370-A Pro ATX Motherboard

Model
Brand MSI
Model Z370-A PRO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z370
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:

1 x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048×1536@50Hz, 2048×1280@60Hz, 1920×1200@60Hz
1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60Hz
1 x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of 4096X2304@60Hz

* No Display support when using the Processor model with suffix “F”
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard DDR4 4000+(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1, supports x16 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x1 4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.
M.2 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
M2_1 slot supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
Intel Optane Ready Yes
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC892
Audio Channels 7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8111H
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x D-Sub / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 6 x Audio Jacks / 1 x DVI-D
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 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)
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump fan connector
4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Serial port connector
1 x Parallel port connector
1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0″ x 9.6″
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Features
Features Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4000+(OC) MHz

DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology provided by MSI OC lab to ensure maximum compatibility for overclocking performance

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MULTI-GPU: With Steel Armor PCI-E slots. Supports AMD 2-Way Crossfire

Heavy plated heatsinks: Leading heatsink design, for maximum cooling

EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot

Turbo M.2: Delivering Speeds Up to 32Gb/s, Intel Optane Memory Ready

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PCI-E Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI

X-Boost: Great tool to boost your USB & Storage performance

Double ESD Protection: Double layer grounding motherboard mounting holes

Military Class 5, Guard-Pro: Latest evolution in high quality components for best protection and efficiency

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