Model

Brand

MSI

Model

Z370-A PRO

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151 (300 Series)

CPU Type

Supports 8th Generation Intel Core Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1151
* 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

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

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
- Intel Optane Memory Ready

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Video Ports

1 x VGA port
1 x DVI-D port

RJ45

1 x RJ45

DisplayPort

1 x DisplayPort

USB 3.1

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0

Audio Ports

6 Ports

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 8.9"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

Features

Features

Supports 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium 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.

AUDIO BOOST: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience.

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.

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.

Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites and search function.

VR Ready: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness.