MSI B560-A PRO User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B560-A PRO motherboard. This
Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to
install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video
demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web
browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL
by scanning the QR code.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI® B560-A PRO Motherboard gewählt
haben. Dieser Abschnitt der Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur
Installation Ihres Computers. Manche Installationen bieten auch
die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um diese
Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table
anzusehen. Oder scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy,
um die URL zu öffnen.
Présentation rapide
Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI® B560-A PRO. Ce manuel
fournit une rapide présentation avec des illustrations explicatives
qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur. Des tutoriels vidéo
sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni
pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous
pouvez également accéder au lien en scannant le QR code qui lui est
associé.
Быстрый старт
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II Quick Start
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ Установка процессора
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https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
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III
Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

IV Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED 
HDD LED +

POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
+
+
+ 
+
Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 4
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
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V
Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
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Youtube
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BAT1
2
Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in

VI Quick Start
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
PCIE_PWR1

VII
Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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VIII Quick Start
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http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты
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IX
Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/ Connecter
un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение периферийных
устройств

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Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение
питания

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 3
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Specifications......................................................................................................... 5
Package contents ................................................................................................ 11
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 12
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 12
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 12
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 13
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 15
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 16
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 17
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 18
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 18
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 19
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... 21
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 22
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 22
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors ............................. 23
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JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 24
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 25
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors.................................. 26
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 27
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 28
JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector................................................................ 28
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors........................................................................... 29
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 30
Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 31
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 31
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control................................................................................... 31
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center.................................................................... 32
Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... 32
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 32
MSI Center............................................................................................................ 32
UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. 33
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 34

2Contents
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 34
BIOS User Guide ................................................................................................... 34
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 35
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 35

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Safety Information
Safety Information
∙The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
∙Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
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pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
∙Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
∙Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
∙If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
∙Keep this user guide for future reference.
∙Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
∙Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
∙Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
∙All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
∙If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
▪Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
▪The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
▪The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
▪The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
▪The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
∙Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.

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Case stand-off notification
Before installing the motherboard into the case, install first the necessary mounting
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the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep
out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to
serve as a warning to user.

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
∙Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, 11th Gen
Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron®
Processors*
∙Processor socket LGA1200
* Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
Chipset Intel® B560 Chipset
Memory
∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
▪Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel®
CPU (by JEDEC & POR)
▪Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen
Intel® CPU (by JEDEC & POR)
▪Max overclocking frequency:
▫1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5066 MHz
▫1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ MHz
▫2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz
▫2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
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∙Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory
Expansion Slot
∙2x PCIe x16 slots
▪PCI_E1 (from CPU)
▫Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel® CPU
▫Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel® CPU
▪PCI_E2 (from B560 chipset)
▫Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4
∙1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from B560 chipset)
Multi-GPU ∙
Onboard Graphics
∙1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum
resolution of 4K 60Hz*/**
∙1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of
4K 60Hz*/**
* Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
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Storage
∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from B560 chipset)
∙3x M.2 slots (Key M)
▪M2_1 slot (from CPU)
▫Available only on 11th Gen Intel® CPU
▫Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
▪M2_2* slot (from B560 chipset)
▫Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
▫Supports SATA up to 6Gb/s
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
▪M2_3** slot (from B560 chipset)
▫Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
▫Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready***
∙Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors
* SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
** PCI_E2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot.
*** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
USB
∙Intel® B560 Chipset
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back panel)
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through the internal connector)
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connector)
▪4x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
∙
▪4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal
connectors
Audio
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
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∙Supports S/PDIF output
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Specifications
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LAN 1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller
Internal Connectors
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∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
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∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
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∙1x Front panel audio connector
∙2x System panel connectors
∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector
∙1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙1x TPM module connector
∙1x TBT connector (supports RTD3)
∙1x Tuning Controller connector
LED Features
∙1x EZ LED Control switch
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∙4x EZ Debug LED
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Back Panel
Connectors
∙
∙1x DisplayPort
∙1x HDMI port
∙
∙
∙1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
∙5x audio jacks
∙1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
I/O Controller 
Hardware Monitor
∙CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor ∙ATX Form Factor
∙12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
∙1x 256 Mb flash
∙UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0
∙
Software
∙Drivers
∙MSI Center
∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
∙
∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution
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Specifications
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MSI Center
Features
∙MSI Sound Tune
∙Gaming Mode
∙Creator Mode
∙Game Highlights
∙LAN Manager
∙Mystic Light
∙Frozr AI Cooling
∙User Scenario
∙True Color
∙Live Update
∙Monitor
∙Super Charger
∙Speed Up
Special Features
∙Audio
▪Audio Boost
▪Sound Tune
∙Network
▪2.5G LAN
▪LAN Manager
∙Cooling
▪All Aluminum Design
▪Extended Heatsink Design
▪M.2 Shield Frozr
▪K7 thermal pad
▪Choke pad
▪Pump Fan
▪Smart Fan Control
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Special Features
∙LED
▪Mystic Light
▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB)
▪Mystic Light SYNC
▪EZ LED Control
▪EZ DEBUG LED
∙Performance
▪
▪Lightning Gen 4 M.2
▪
▪DDR4 Boost
▪Core Boost
▪OC Engine
▪Lightning USB 20G
▪USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
▪USB with Type A+C
▪
▪Dual CPU Power
▪SUPPLEMENTAL PCIE POWER CONNECTOR
▪2oz Copper thickened PCB
∙Protection
▪
▪
∙Experience
▪MSI Center
▪Click BIOS 5
▪CPU Cooler Tuning