The MSI Z370-A PRO is an Intel Z370 (LGA1151) ATX motherboard designed for 8th/9th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a robust 6+2 phase power design with military-grade components for stable performance. The motherboard supports Dual Channel DDR4 memory with speeds up to 4000MHz(OC) across 4 DIMM slots and a maximum capacity of 64GB. Expansion options include 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, and 1x PCI slot for legacy devices. Storage conNECtivity consists of 6x SATA 6Gbps ports and 1x M.2 slot (32Gbps) supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs. Networking is handled by Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller. The board features DVI-D and HDMI 1.4 video outputs for integrated graphics support, along with 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (4 rear, 2 via header) and 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 rear, 4 via headers). Audio is powered by Realtek ALC892 codec with 7.1-channel HD audio. Additional features include MSI's Click BIOS 5 with easy overclocking tools, military-grade protection with Guard-Pro technology, and a durable PCB design for long-term reliability.