AM4 B550 GAMING WIFI6E
Introduction
The B550 GAMING WIFI6E is crafted to offer extensive connectivity, versatile tools, and Wi-Fi solution for gamers seeking a comprehensive experience. Featuring an 1G LAN, Wi-Fi and PCIe 4.0 solution, it is ready for 24/7 non-stop gaming optimized for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors.
The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.
A host of features inject artificial intelligence into key aspects of your computing experience to make smarter, real-time optimizations. The MSI Center offers a clean, minimal interface to customize and manage your PC settings. The AI Engine, for example, automatically adjusts settings based on the applications you're using, ensuring seamless performance.
Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
Exclusive MSI Memory Boost technology utilizes an optimized and isolated DDR4 circuit design to ensure pure and undisturbed signals, significantly enhancing performance and efficiency.
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.
The 8-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.
An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.
MSI motherboards prioritize safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.
The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.
Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.
M.2 Shield Frozr
Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.
7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are runnging at high speed.
Chipset Heatsink
The heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.
MSI’s premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.
MSI Gaming series 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.
LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-E
MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 64GB/s that has doubled compared to its previous generation.
REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
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.
Specifications
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 2 |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 4000 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 3 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 |
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM4 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Component for | PC |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Audio | |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Performance | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 |
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM4 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series |
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM4 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
| Memory | |
| Number of memory slots | 4000 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4533,4600,4733,4800,4866 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 4800 MHz |
| ECC ?ompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA |
| Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 8 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| LAN controller | Realtek 8111H |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Features | |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 |
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM4 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Component for | PC |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC897 |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 4.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 3.0 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 6.0 |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.8 |
| Other features | |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
