MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II motherboard AMD B450 Socket AM4 micro ATX

MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM4, Compatible processor series: AMD Ryzen™ 5. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, Supported storage drive types: SSD. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels. USB connector type: USB Type-A
Manufacturers: MSI COMPUTER , MSI
SKU: 7965319
Manufacturer part number: B450M-A PRO MAX II
GTIN: 0824142333235
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 FOR RELIABLE SYSTEM
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. MSI motherboards feature excellent power design with solid and heavy heatsink. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want.

FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

RESIZABLE BAR (RE-SIZE BAR)
Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve 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.

TAKE COMMAND OF YOUR SYSTEM
MSI’s Command Center software is the perfect tool to get the most out of your motherboard. With an intuitive interface, Command Center allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize performance and optimize your system’s cooling features.

ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE
Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software so you can focus on your game.

"...the best update package available on any motherboard." - Anandtech

CPU-Z MSI GAMING EDITION
MSI has worked closely with the CPUID team to develop a special edition of CPU-Z featuring the famous MSI GAMING dragon. Use CPU-Z to gather key information of your system’s key components, like CPU speed, Memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version and much more.

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 even over clocking, so you confirm and choose any gaming rig as you want.

RYZEN PROCESSOR SUPPORT
MSI B450 motherboards support latest generation RYZEN processors from AMD with updated features and capabilities. Ascend to new heights with a platform built for both creators and gamers.

MEMORY COMPATIBILITY & TESTING
Get stability out of MSI’s extensive and aggressive memory testing and optimization. Working alongside partnered brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.SKILL, and many more, MSI has worked hard to get the most out as many memory configurations as possible

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.

CPU
Power on your RYZEN processor with optimized circuit layouts and high quality power delivery parts for an incredibly stable operation.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

TURBO M.2
Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely quick loading of applications and games with MSI motherboards. Delivering speeds up to 32Gb/s per device using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III connection!

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.

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.

SOUND THAT PULLS YOU INTO THE GAME
Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, studio quality sound to create the most immersive sound experience.

EXHILARATING AND INSPIRING
Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes and favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface and sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink and appearance looks ripped and powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, grey and silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects and strongly shows the gamers tunes.

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.

LOYAL COMRADE
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

 

  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series, 2000 G-Series and 1000 Series desktop processors and Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics desktop processors
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4133 (OC) MHz
  • Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
  • 2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
  • X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device
  • Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance
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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 FOR RELIABLE SYSTEM
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. MSI motherboards feature excellent power design with solid and heavy heatsink. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want.

FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

RESIZABLE BAR (RE-SIZE BAR)
Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve 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.

TAKE COMMAND OF YOUR SYSTEM
MSI’s Command Center software is the perfect tool to get the most out of your motherboard. With an intuitive interface, Command Center allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize performance and optimize your system’s cooling features.

ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE
Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software so you can focus on your game.

"...the best update package available on any motherboard." - Anandtech

CPU-Z MSI GAMING EDITION
MSI has worked closely with the CPUID team to develop a special edition of CPU-Z featuring the famous MSI GAMING dragon. Use CPU-Z to gather key information of your system’s key components, like CPU speed, Memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version and much more.

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 even over clocking, so you confirm and choose any gaming rig as you want.

RYZEN PROCESSOR SUPPORT
MSI B450 motherboards support latest generation RYZEN processors from AMD with updated features and capabilities. Ascend to new heights with a platform built for both creators and gamers.

MEMORY COMPATIBILITY & TESTING
Get stability out of MSI’s extensive and aggressive memory testing and optimization. Working alongside partnered brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.SKILL, and many more, MSI has worked hard to get the most out as many memory configurations as possible

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.

CPU
Power on your RYZEN processor with optimized circuit layouts and high quality power delivery parts for an incredibly stable operation.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

TURBO M.2
Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely quick loading of applications and games with MSI motherboards. Delivering speeds up to 32Gb/s per device using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III connection!

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.

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.

SOUND THAT PULLS YOU INTO THE GAME
Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, studio quality sound to create the most immersive sound experience.

EXHILARATING AND INSPIRING
Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes and favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface and sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink and appearance looks ripped and powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, grey and silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects and strongly shows the gamers tunes.

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.

LOYAL COMRADE
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

 

  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series, 2000 G-Series and 1000 Series desktop processors and Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics desktop processors
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4133 (OC) MHz
  • Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
  • 2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
  • X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device
  • Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance
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Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Width7.87"
Depth9.29"
Quick installation guideYes
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Drivers includedYes
Memory slots typeDIMM
Headphone outputs1
PCI Express x16 slots1
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
Non-ECCYes
HDMI version1.4
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots1
DVI-D ports quantity1
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory clock speeds2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133 MHz
Unbuffered memoryYes
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Serial port headers1
Front panel audio connectorYes
Parallel connectorYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
ACPI version6.1
Clear CMOS jumperYes
TPM connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors4
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.8
Discrete graphics supportYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
Front panel connectorYes
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
HDMI ports quantity1
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
Microphone inYes
Power
Power source typeATX
Features
ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Packaging content
Cables includedSATA
Performance
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen™ 5
Ethernet LANYes
Storage
Supported storage drive typesSSD
Network
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiNo
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64
Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors4
Loudspeakers
Audio output channels7.1 channels