B450MMORTARMAX

Features:

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.

HARDWARE
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design for DIY users, countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. Makes it so easy to install your own motherboard without any issue.

Cooling
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.

BIOS and Software
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.

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.

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.

MEMORY
Optimized layout design and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability and performance. You never have to worry about your system crashing during games with MSI DDR4 BOOST.

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.

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

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
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.

Industrial Design
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.

Components
Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme

Specifications:

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Specifications and features
Product Code	B450MMORTARMAX
Quick Specifications
CPU (Max Support)	RYZEN 9
Socket	AM4
Chipset	AMD B450 Chipset
DDR4 Memory	1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)
	2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)
	For AMD Other CPU
	2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)
	For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
Memory Channel	Dual
DIMM Slots	2
Max Memory (GB)	64
PCI-E x16	1
PCI-E Gen	Gen3
PCI-E x1	2
SATAIII	4
M.2 Slot	1
TPM (header)	1
LAN	1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
USB 3.2 ports (Front)	2(Gen1, Type A)
USB 3.2 ports (Rear)	4(Gen1, Type A)
USB 2.0 ports (Front)	4
USB 2.0 ports (Rear)	2
Serial ports(Front)	1
Audio ports (Rear)	Realtek ALC887/ALC897 Codec
DVI-D	1
VGA	1
HDMI	1
DirectX	12
Form Factor	m-ATX
Operating System	Support for Windows 10 64-bit
	* To support Windows 7 64-bit, you must install an AMD Pinnacle Ridge & Summit Ridge CPU.
	Support for Windows 7 64-bit
Detailed Specifications
Processor	Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Chipset	AMD B450 Chipset
Memory	2 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB *ComboPI 1.0.0.3-based and above BIOS are required.
	Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667 MHz by JEDEC
	For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
	Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz by A-XMP OC mode
	For AMD Other CPU
	Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz by A-XMP OC mode
	Dual channel memory architecture
	Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
	Support non-ECC UDIMM memory
Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
	Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors
	Supports x8 speed with Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors
	Supports x4 speed with AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
	2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics	1 x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
	1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz
	1 x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K @60Hz
	1. Only support when using AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processorss
	2. Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
	3. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Storage	AMD B450 Chipset
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	Supports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10
	1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
	Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics)and SATA 6Gb/s 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
USB	AMD B450 Chipset
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports through the internal USB 3.2 Gen1 connector
	6 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
	AMD processor
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the back panel
Audio	Realtek ALC887/ALC897 Codec
	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN	1 x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Internal connectors	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
	1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 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 LED strip connector
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back panel ports	1. Mouse
	2. VGA Port
	3. USB 2.0
	4. LAN Port
	5. HD Audio Connectors
	6. Keyboard
	7. DVI-D Port
	8. HDMI Port
	9. USB 3.2 Gen1
Dimensions	9.6 in. x 8.1 in. (24.4 cm x 20.6 cm)
	m-ATX Form Factor
Mounting	9 mounting holes
Operating System	Support for Windows 10 64-bit
	Support for Windows 7 64-bit
	* To support Windows 7 64-bit, you must install an AMD Pinnacle Ridge & Summit Ridge CPU.
Box content	1. MSI does not guarantee the risks or damages caused by changing the cover.
	2. These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.