The Z390-A PRO LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the Intel Z390 chipset with an LGA 1151 socket designed for 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. It's equipped with four DDR4 memory slots that support a max of 64GB of 4400 MHz RAM, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, six SATA III ports, and a single M.2 slot. With two PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slots, this motherboard can be used for two-way AMD CrossFire setups. For storage, the M.2 slots support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds as well as Intel Optane memory for quick data transfer. Please note that you should update the drivers and BIOS to the latest version before using Intel Optane memory. Other integrated features include multiple fan connectors, USB ports, VGA, DVI-D, and DisplayPort connectivity, Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN, and Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel HD audio.
- XL Clip - Enlarged PCIe clips make it easier for users to swap out PCIe hardware
- EZ Debug LED - Onboard LEDs for key components indicate the source of a problem
- Dedicated, EMI-shielded Hi-Fi audio processor
- Isolated audio design with LED border ensures a better audio signal
- Separated audio layers for clean left and right channels
- De-pop protection prevents loud popping sounds when you plug or unplug or devices
- Nahimic 3 surround sound for immersion
- High-quality audio capacitors for a warmer sound
- Connectors for 7.1-channel surround sound