MSI B450 Motherboard Full Specification
- Item: Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- Type: Standard
Chipset and CPU Compatibility
- Chipset: AMD B450
- Supported Processors:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics
- 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics
- Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics
- A-series and Athlon X4 Desktop Processors (Socket AM4)
Memory
- Max Memory: 64GB
- Memory Slots: 2 x DDR4
- Supported Memory:
- By JEDEC: DDR4 1866 / 2133 / 2400 / 2667 MHz
- For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9): 2667–4133 MHz (A-XMP OC MODE)
- For Other AMD CPUs: 2667–3466 MHz (A-XMP OC MODE)
- Architecture: Dual Channel
- ECC Support: ECC UDIMM (non-ECC mode)
Storage
- M.2 Socket:
- 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (RYZEN Series) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics) and SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports storage devices: 2242/2260/2280
- SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot:
- x16 Speed: Ryzen 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen
- x8 Speed: Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics
- x4 Speed: AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics
- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 Slots
Graphics Support
- DVI-D Port: Maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- HDMI 1.4 Port: Maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 24Hz
USB Ports
- USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB):
- 6 Ports (4 on back panel, 2 via internal connectors)
- USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB):
- 6 Ports (2 on back panel, 4 via internal connectors)
Audio
- Codec: Realtek ALC892/ALC897
- Features: 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost
Networking
- LAN: Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
Internal Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- 2 x USB 2.0 Connectors (supports 4 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector (supports 2 ports)
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector
- 1 x 4-pin System Fan Connector
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 2 x Front Panel Connectors
- 1 x TPM Module Connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion Connector
- 1 x Serial Port Connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS Jumper
Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x DVI-D Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x LAN Port
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- HD Audio Connectors
- Keyboard / Mouse Ports
Dimensions
- Size: 9.3 in. x 7.9 in. (23.6 cm x 20.0 cm)
- Form Factor: m-ATX
This motherboard provides excellent performance, compatibility, and expandability, ideal for both general computing and gaming setups.