B450M-A PRO MAX II – STRONGER THAN STEEL

Keyboard & Mouse
DVI-D
HDMI™
USB 3.2 Gen1
USB 3.2 Gen1
USB 2.0 & LAN Port
HD Audio Connectors
DDR4 Boost
Optimized traces and isolated memory
Turbo M.2
Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
Heavy Plated Heatsinks
Leading heatsinks design, for maximum cooling
Audio Boost
Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

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.

COOLING

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.

BIOS & SOFTWARE

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.

*Function may differ due to version change. Please update the latest VBIOS/BIOS/Driver through MSI official website or consult service center.

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.

Gaming Mode: Gaming Mode automatically optimizes for smooth gaming performance with one click!

Game Boost: Need more power from your CPU and memory to get more FPS? MSI Game Boost enables quick automated overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need.

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!

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.”

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.

COMPATABILITY

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

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

CORE BOOST
Core Boost is the latest advancement of MSI’s motherboard CPU power delivery system. A reserved zone of premium power delivery components on an optimized circuit design results in a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.

OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

STORAGE

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!

PCMARK10 STORAGE SCORE

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.

Lower Cost
More Performance
More Usable Capacity
Use any SSD you want

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.

AUDIO

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.

AUDIO BOOST

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.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Chipset	AMD B450
CPU	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 Processor and Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics desktop processors Socket AM4
Memory	2x DDR4, Maximum Memory Capacity 64GB Memory Support DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, UDIMM memory Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) Supports un-buffered memory
Onboard Graphics	1x HDMI™ Support HDMI^TM 2.0b with HDR port, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DVI Support DVI-D, maximum resolution of 1920×1200 60Hz *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Slot	1x PCI-E x16 slot (Qty) 1x PCI-E x1 slot (Qty) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 2.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
Audio	Realtek^® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Storage	1x M.2 (Qty) M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices 4x SATA 6G (Qty)
RAID	Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
USB	2x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
LAN	Realtek^® 8125 2.5Gbps LAN controller
Internal IO	1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 1x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x CPU Fan 1x System Fan 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Com Port (JCOM) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
BACK PANEL PORTS	Keyboard/Mouse DVI-D HDMI™ USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A) 2.5G LAN Audio connectors USB 2.0
OPERATING SYSTEM	Support for Windows^® 11 64-bit, Windows^® 10 64-bit
BOX CONTENT
PCB Info	mATX 200mmx236mm
UPC	0824142333235

Brand	MSI
Warranty	Official Warranty