MSI B550 Gaming GEN3
Product Highlights:
Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G & Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
Lightning Fast Game experience: Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
Enhanced Power Design: Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports AMD Crossfire
Flash BIOS Button with Optmized ClearCMOS Function: Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds. Restore the BIOS to the default settings without any additional actions.
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
Product Features:
Premium Hardware Design
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.
Cooling
Fully Fan Control - 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.
Pump Fan Ready - Optimized for Water Cooling
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
Power Solution
Core Boost
Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU while high-loading operation.
Game Boost - 1-Second Overclocking!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
DIY Friendly
Flash BIOS Button - Easy BIOS Recovery with Flash BIOS Button
Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back and continue gaming within minutes with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Button even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed!
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.
More User Friendly Enhancements - EZ Debug LED
Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
Protection
Steel Armor - Fortify Your System with PCI-E Steel Armor
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
Double ESD Protection - Ultimate Motherboard Protection
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
Certification - Windows 11 Certified
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.
Enhanced Perforance
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you're a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.
Storage
Fast and Future-Ready Storage
MSI B550 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.
Memory
A-XMP - Easy Overclocking with A-XMP Profile
The A-XMP in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
BIOS & Software
MSI Center
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
True Color: Optimized monitor’s brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
Live Update: 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 work.
User Scenario: One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
Hardware Monitor: Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
OC Setting: Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Total Fan Control: Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
Mystic Light: Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!
Product Registration: Register your MSI product to enjoy a host of benefits!
Click BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!
Game Boost: Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.
A-XMP: Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
M-Flash: Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.
Hardware Monitor: Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
Memory Try It: Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.
Search & Favorites: A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
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.
Connectivity
MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
Audio
Audio Boost
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.
High Quality Audio Capacitors: A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.
High Quality Audio Jacks: Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.
De-Pop Protection
Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.
USB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Boost Your Game Experience with USB 3.2 GEN 2
Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI MPG series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering 10Gbps transferring speed by both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.
Mystic Light
Synchronize with Ease - Extend Your RGB Experience with Ease
Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.
Product Specifications:
General
Socket: AM4
Chipset: AMD B550 Chipset
Memory Channel: Dual
DIMM Slots: 4
Max Memory (GB): 128
PCI-E x16: 2
PCI-E x1: 4
SATAIII: 6
M.2 Slot: 1
RAID: 0/1/10
TPM (header): 1
USB 3.2 ports (Front): 2 (Gen 1, Type A)
USB 3.2 ports (Rear): 2 (Gen 2, Type A), 2 (Gen 1, Type A)
USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
USB 2.0 ports (Rear): 2
Audio ports (Rear): Realtek ALC897 Codec
DVI-D: 1
HDMI: 1
CrossFire: Y
CPU Support: Support for Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor: ATX
Dimension: 12 x 9.6 inch
CPU
Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors Processor socket AM4
Chipset
AMD B550 Chipset
Memory
4x DDR4 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB
Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz
1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHz
2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHz
2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHz
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
Supports un-buffered memory
Expansion Slots
2x PCIe x16 slots
PCI_E1 slot (From CPU)
Supports PCIE 3.0 x16
PCI_E4 1(From B550 chipset)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
4x PCIe x1 slots
PCI_E2, E3, E5 and E6 slots (From B550 chipset)
Supports PCIe 2.0 X1
Multi-GPU
Supports AMD CrossFire Technology
Onboard Graphics
1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
1x HDMI 2.0b port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz, 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
SATA Ports
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From B550 chipset)
M.2 SSD Slots
1x M.2 slot (Key M)
M2_1 slot (From CPU)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Audio
Realtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN
1x Realtek RTL8111H LAN controller
Power Connectors
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Internal USB Connectors
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (From B550 chipset)
Supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
2x USB 2.0 connectors (From B550 chipset)
Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Fan Connectors
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
4x 4-pin system fan connectors
System Connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x TPM module connector
1x Serial port connector
1x Parallel port connector
Jumpers
1x Clear CMOS jumper
LED Features
2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
4x EZ Debug LED
Back Panel Ports
Keyboard / Mouse
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
LAN
Audio Connectors
Flash BIOS Button
USB 2.0
DVI-D
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
I/O Controller
NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
1x 256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
Multi-language
Software
MSI Center
CPU-Z MSI GAMING
Google Chrome, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
Norton Internet Security Solution
