MSI B450-A PRO MAX Motherboard Amd B450 Socket B450-A PRO MAX

B450-A PRO MAX
Inspired from architectural design, B450-A PRO MAX motherboard is equipped with Core Boost, DDR4 Boost, Turbo M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen2 connector

DIY FRIENDLY
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design, such as convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location and so on, so DIY users can pick and choose any gaming rig they want.

STAY COOL AND SUSTAIN PERFORMANCE
Cooling is essential for a high performance PC to sustain intense workloads.PRESTIGE X570 CREATION features a heavy duty heatsink on the MOSFETs for reliable processor power delivery. Numerous fan headers with full fan speed control lets builders tune their system cooling the way they like it.

TROUBLESHOOTING FRIENDLY DESIGN
MSI motherboards been designed to make the system assembly process as convenient as possible. An array of system tuning features and troubleshooting tools are available to ease installation and setup.

KEEP OUT ZONE
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean, preventing any component contact or damage to the motherboard.

MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY
Every MSI motherboards are certified by strict mechanic that feature convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location for compatibility with the widest range of components and devices, so DIY user can pick and choose the components they want. More than that, we offer a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for the most critical part - memory. Combining with MSI DDR4 Boost technology, we provide the maximum compatibility, so you confirm and choose any gaming rig as you want..

AMD STOREMI
All MSI X470 & B450 motherboards are shipped with STOREMI, the new AMD SSD technology to improve storage performance. This tool helps create a virtual SSD by blending capacity storage, treats flash as primary storage and optimizes data access with monitoring continuously. All these functions can enhance read/write speed for active data and provide fast boot times and application startup.

APPS TO GREATLY IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
With years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard and achieve victory when gaming. Moreover, we made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options and is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance.

DRAGON CENTER
MSI Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
MSI motherboards featured all the latest solution for enthusiast gamers and prosumers. CPU and memory enhancement and fast storage and USB transfer speed are ready to be on the battlefield.

CORE BOOST
Core Boost is the latest development in the MSI motherboard CPU power transmission system. The high-quality power delivery component area retained on the optimized circuit design produces an efficient power system that delivers accurate current to the CPU.

HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. With AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, X470 and B450 motherboards have great improvement on performance and memory support.

IN-STUDIO ADVANTAGE
MSI motherboards provide the most fascinating in-studio advantages, designed to satisfy any professional workflow. Elevate your listening pleasure and network connection with MSI Audio & LAN. Enjoy extreme sound quality and uninterrupted online experience.

MAKE YOUR PC MORE THAN YOU THINK
PRO Series motherboards combine stable functionality and high quality assembly for clever business solutions. Designed to satisfy any professional workflow, PRO Series motherboards make life easier for businesses and office use

Expansion slots



Number of M.2 (M) slots



1


PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots



4


PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots



1


PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots



1


Features



Audio output channels



5.1 channels


Component for



PC


Cooling type



Active


Motherboard chipset



AMD B450


Motherboard chipset family



AMD


Motherboard form factor



ATX


Number of mounting holes



9


Windows operating systems supported



Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64


Graphics



Maximum graphics card memory



2048 MB


Parallel processing technology support



CrossFireX


Internal I/O



12V power connector



Yes


ATX Power connector (24-pin)



Yes


Audio connector



Yes


Chassis intrusion connector



Yes


CPU fan connector



Yes


EPS power connector (8-pin)



Yes


Front panel audio connector



Yes


Front panel connector



Yes


Number of chassis fan connectors



4


Number of EATX power connectors



2


Number of SATA III connectors



6


Parallel connector



Yes


Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)



4


Power fan connector



Yes


RGB LED pin header



Yes


S/PDIF out connector



Yes


Serial port headers



1


TPM connector



Yes


USB 2.0 connectors



2


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors



1


Logistics data



Harmonized System (HS) code



84733020


Memory



ECC



Yes


Maximum internal memory



64 GB


Memory channels



Dual-channel


Memory slots type



DIMM


Non-ECC



Yes


Number of memory slots



4


Supported memory clock speeds



1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133


Supported memory types



DDR4-SDRAM


Network



Ethernet interface type



Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet LAN



Yes


LAN controller



Realtek 8111H


Wi-Fi



No


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.3 kg


Packaging content



Cables included



AC, SATA


Drivers included



Yes


Processor



Compatible processor series



AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen� 3, 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen� 3, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen� 3, AMD Ryzen� 5, 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen� 5, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen� 7, 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen� 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen� 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen� 9


Processor manufacturer



AMD


Processor socket



Socket AM4


Supported processor sockets



Socket AM4


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



1 kg


Product Depth



24.4 cm


Product Width



30.5 cm


Rear panel I/O ports



Digital audio optical out



4


DVI-D ports quantity



1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports



1


HDMI ports quantity



1


HDMI version



1.4


Headphone outputs



1


Microphone in



Yes


Parallel ports quantity



1


PS/2 ports quantity



1


Serial ports quantity



1


USB 2.0 ports quantity



6


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity



2


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity



2


USB connector type



USB Type-A


VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity



1


Storage controllers



Number of HDDs supported



6


RAID levels



0, 1, 10


Supported storage drive interfaces



PCI Express, PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)


Vendor information



Brand Name


MSI


Warranty



1 Year(s)