MSI X570-A PRO User Manual

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Overview of Components
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Normal
(default)
Trigger the chassis
intrusion event
Using chassis intrusion detector
1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis.
2. Close the chassis cover.
3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.
4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.
5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.
6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on
screen when the computer is turned on.
Resetting the chassis intrusion warning
1. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.
2. Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset.
3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.

MSI X570-A PRO Specifications

General

Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD X570
PC health monitoring	CPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Number of mounting holes	9
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400 MHz
PCI Express x16 slots	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	3
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	6.2
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	3.2
HDMI version	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Cables included	SATA
Weight	1000 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	243 mm
Width	304 mm
Height	268 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists the essential tools and components required for computer assembly.

Safety Information

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Power On

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

PCIe Expansion Slots

M.2 Slots

Power Connectors

Fan Connectors

Clear CMOS Jumper

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows® 10

Steps for installing the Windows 10 operating system on the new computer.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing essential hardware drivers from the provided disc or online.

Installing Utilities

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

EZ Mode

A-XMP Switch

Setup Mode Switch

Advanced Mode

BIOS Menu Selection

Settings Menu

M-FLASH Utility

AMD RAID Configuration

Initializing Disks

Creating Arrays

Installing RAID Driver

Troubleshooting

Power Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems related to the computer not powering on.

No Signal Issues

No Boot After BIOS Update

Solutions for system boot failures after a BIOS firmware update.

Audio Issues

Network Issues

USB Device Issues