What is downloaded and installed is in color and lighter than those that are not. Users are able to open the software from this screen as well as download and install any applications displayed. MSI's App Manager is a centralized location for all MSI applications. The software is useful for those who prefer to be on the latest and greatest drivers and software. The application will let the user choose to download and install the software. The Live Update 6 software is an included utility that sits in the system tray and compares installed software versions with the latest available on the MSI website. The tabs include utilities such as Mystic Light software to the Command Center with several more available including a RAM disk, Latency tuner, and Live Update 6. Initially, I thought this was bad luck, but seeing as how its the third time it has happened, I am starting to wonder if my optical drive is going bad. The included driver disk did not want to play nice with my system. This typically comes in the form of a driver disk with all the software as well as the support website to download the latest and greatest versions of said applications. MSI, like all board partners, includes multiple pieces of drivers and software to get the system up and running in tip-top shape. This includes the back IO panel, DRAM, PCIe, and M.2 slots, SATA and USB ports, and connectivity on the bottom portion of the board. This informational screen displays a top-down image of the motherboard with 'hot-spots' on the board users can hover over and will display the hardware attached to it. ![]() Users are able to select from full speed, or manually set up curves to their liking. The Hardware Monitor section is where users are able to setup and control their fans and fan curves from within the BIOS. There are six slots and users are able to load from the BIOS chip onboard or from a USB. In this screen is where users are able to save their BIOS profiles. We skipped the M-Flash screen as that simple reboots and takes us to the M-Flash environment so on to the OC Profile. Only power and advanced CPU functions will be needed off this main screen, depending on the overclock. MSI's Click BIOS 5 is one of the more ergonomic setups for overclocking with most functions all sitting on one screen. Like its non-Pro family, the Z370-A Pro offers users a ton of memory timing options, more than 99% of people will touch, but it is there. I find that the most users will not need to get into the expert mode for daily overclocks. By default, the system loads to the normal mode which hides a few options. Inside this section are options to edit voltage domains, BCLK, CPU Multiplier, and other options associated with overclocking. ![]() The OC section is where those who would like to overclock will call home. Most peripheral configurations are found here. System status is self-explanatory while the Advanced section has options for configuring PCI Subsystem settings, Integrated peripherals and graphics, USB configuration, as well as power management OS configuration and wake up event options. The settings section includes five subheadings including System Status, Advanced, Boot, Security, and Save & Exit. There is Settings, OC, M-Flash, OC Profile, Hardware Monitor, and Board Explorer to choose from each having a different set of options and functionality below it. The advanced setup keeps the informative top 1/4 of the EZ Mode but then gives six options flanking an image in the middle. Users are also able to edit boot order as well as enable HD Audio, AHCI/RAID modes, and others. The familiar EZ Mode is informative displaying information in reference to the CPU, memory, motherboard, and other items including the BIOS version and buttons for one-touch overclocking and enabling XMP memory profiles. Otherwise, the setup is the same with an EZ BIOS upon entry and an advanced BIOS as well. The big difference here with this specific board is the color theme has changed from the more familiar 'gaming' livery we have seen on other models outside of the Pro lineup to a black and white theme here. The MSI Z370-A Pro Motherboard uses the same Click BIOS 5 we have seen in other MSI reviews as of late.
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