Compatibility: See notes below.
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Compatibility Notes
Motherboard Usage
MSI Z590-A PRO ATX LGA1200
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CPU Sockets
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CPU_1
LGA1200
CPU_1 (LGA1200)
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Memory Slots
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RAM_1
DDR4 288-pin DIMM
RAM_1 (288-pin DIMM)
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RAM_2
DDR4 288-pin DIMM
RAM_2 (288-pin DIMM)
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RAM_3
DDR4 288-pin DIMM
RAM_3 (288-pin DIMM)
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RAM_4
DDR4 288-pin DIMM
RAM_4 (288-pin DIMM)
* Refer to the motherboard manual to determine which specific memory slots to use.
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M.2 Slots
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M2_1
M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110
M-key
(Intel Rocket Lake-based CPUs only)
When the motherboard is not paired with a Rocket Lake-based CPU, M.2 slot M2_1 (M) is disabled.
M2_1 (M)
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M2_2
M.2 2242/2260/2280
M-key
M2_2 (M)
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M2_3
M.2 2242/2260/2280
M-key
M2_3 (M)
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Expansion Slots
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PCIE_1
PCIe 4.0 x16
PCIE_1 (x16)
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EVGA SC2 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB (PCIe x16)
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Covered
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PCIE_2
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIE_2 (x1)
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PCIE_3
PCIe 3.0 x16 (@x4)
PCIE_3 (x16 @x4)
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PCIE_4
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIE_4 (x1)
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SATA Ports
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SATA_1
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_1 (6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_2
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_2 (6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_3
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_3 (6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_4
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_4 (6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_5
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_5 (6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_6
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_6 (6.0 Gb/s)
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USB Headers
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USB_1
USB 2.0 Header
USB_1 (2.0)
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Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ARGB ATX Mid Tower (USB 2.0 Header Plug)
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USB_2
USB 2.0 Header
USB_2 (2.0)
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USB_3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
USB_3 (3.2 Gen 1)
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Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ARGB ATX Mid Tower (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header Plug)
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USB_4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
USB_4 (3.2 Gen 1)
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USB_5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Header
USB_5 (3.2 Gen 2)
Power Supply Connector Usage
EVGA 750 B5 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX
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ATX/EPS Power Connectors
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ATX24_1
ATX 24-pin
ATX24_1 (24-Pin)
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MSI Z590-A PRO ATX LGA1200 (ATX 24-pin)
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EPS_1
EPS 8-pin
EPS_1 (8-Pin)
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MSI Z590-A PRO ATX LGA1200 (EPS 8-pin)
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EPS_2
EPS 8-pin
EPS_2 (8-Pin)
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MSI Z590-A PRO ATX LGA1200 (ATX 4-pin)
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PCIe Power Connectors
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PCIE_1
PCIe 6+2-pin
PCIE_1 (6+2-Pin)
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EVGA SC2 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB (PCIe 8-pin)
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PCIE_2
PCIe 6+2-pin
PCIE_2 (6+2-Pin)
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EVGA SC2 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB (PCIe 6-pin)
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PCIE_3
PCIe 6+2-pin
PCIE_3 (6+2-Pin)
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PCIE_4
PCIe 6+2-pin
PCIE_4 (6+2-Pin)
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SATA Power Connectors
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SATA_PWR_1
SATA
SATA_PWR_1
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SATA_PWR_2
SATA
SATA_PWR_2
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SATA_PWR_3
SATA
SATA_PWR_3
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SATA_PWR_4
SATA
SATA_PWR_4
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SATA_PWR_5
SATA
SATA_PWR_5
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SATA_PWR_6
SATA
SATA_PWR_6
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Molex Power Connectors
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MOLEX_1
AMP/Molex 4-pin
MOLEX_1
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Cooler Master MasterLiquid LC240E RGB 76.4 CFM Liquid (AMP/Molex 4-pin)
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MOLEX_2
AMP/Molex 4-pin
MOLEX_2
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MOLEX_3
AMP/Molex 4-pin
MOLEX_3
Case Drive Bay Usage
Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ARGB ATX Mid Tower
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Drive Bays
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INT_1
Internal 3.5"
INT_1 (3.5")
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INT_2
Internal 3.5"
INT_2 (3.5")
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INT_3
Internal 2.5"
INT_3 (2.5")
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INT_4
Internal 2.5"
INT_4 (2.5")