MSI X570-A pro DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The MSI X570-A PRO is a full-size ATX motherboard built on AMD's X570 chipset, designed for the AM4 socket. It supports 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, including Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics desktop CPUs, giving builders a broad compatibility window across AMD's Zen+ and Zen 2 generations. Memory capacity is handled by four DDR4 DIMM slots operating in dual-channel configuration, supporting up to 128GB of unbuffered memory (capacity is processor-dependent). Third-generation Ryzen CPUs can push DDR4 speeds to 4400 MHz via A-XMP overclocking mode, while 2nd Gen Ryzen platforms are supported up to 3466 MHz OC. The board accommodates non-ECC UDIMM memory and ECC UDIMM in non-ECC mode. Storage options are generous: six SATA 6Gb/s ports and two M.2 Key-M slots cover most build requirements. The primary M.2 slot (M2_1) draws bandwidth directly from the processor and supports PCIe 4.0 x4 when paired with 3rd Gen Ryzen, unlocking the full potential of high-speed NVMe drives. The second M.2 slot (M2_2) connects via the X570 chipset and supports PCIe 3.0 x4 alongside SATA 6Gb/s. RAID configurations 0, 1, and 10 are supported across SATA drives. Expansion slots include one PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 primary slot, one additional PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot operating at x4 mode, and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Two-way AMD CrossFire multi-GPU configurations are supported via the Steel Armor-reinforced PCIe slots. Connectivity on the rear panel includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports (powered by the processor on 3rd Gen Ryzen), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit LAN port via Realtek 8111H controller, HDMI 1.4 output (supporting up to 4096x2160 @ 24 Hz with APU processors), and Optical S/PDIF audio output. A Flash BIOS Button on the rear panel simplifies firmware updates without a CPU installed. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC1220 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic support under the Audio Boost 4 platform. For lighting and system integration, the board carries two 4-pin RGB LED connectors and two 3-pin RAINBOW LED headers, plus four EZ Debug LEDs to assist with POST troubleshooting. Thermal management is aided by a heavy-duty MOSFET heatsink featuring the Frozr design with double ball-bearing fans, alongside one 4-pin CPU fan header, one 4-pin water-pump header, and four 4-pin system fan connectors with full speed control. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX — 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm), 9 mounting holes - Chipset: AMD X570 - Socket: AM4 - Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128GB, dual-channel, non-ECC UDIMM / ECC UDIMM (non-ECC mode) - Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 4.0 x16 (3rd Gen Ryzen) / PCIe 3.0 x16 (2nd Gen Ryzen) - M.2 Slots: 2x Key-M (M2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_2: PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA) - SATA: 6x SATA 6Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 - USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A + Type-C), USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 - LAN: Realtek 8111H Gigabit - Audio: Realtek ALC1220, 7.1-channel HD, Optical S/PDIF out - HDMI: 1.4 (APU only, max 4096x2160 @ 24Hz) - RGB: 2x 4-pin RGB, 2x 3-pin RAINBOW - OS Support: Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years