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MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge Max Specifications

  • Socket

    AM4

  • CPU (Max Support)

    RYZEN 9

  • Chipset

    AMD B550 Chipset

  • DDR4 Memory

    Supports DDR4 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/ 4466/ 4533/ 4600+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE

  • Memory Channel

    Dual

  • DIMM Slots

    2

  • Max Memory (GB)

    64

  • PCI-E X16

    1

  • SATAIII

    4

  • M.2 SLOT

    2

  • LAN

    1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller

  • USB 3.2 Ports

    Front: 1(Gen 1, Type C), 2(Gen 1, Type A)
    Rear: 1(Gen 2, Type C), 1(Gen 2, Type A), 2(Gen 1, Type A)

  • USB 2.0 Ports

    Front: 2
    Rear: 2

  • AUDIO Ports

    Rear: 5+ Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1200 Codec)

  • HDMI

    1

  • DIRECTX

    12

  • Form Factor

    Mini-ITX

  • Operating System

    Support for Windows 10 64-bit

  • Memory

    2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
    Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667 MHz by JEDEC
    Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4466/ 4533 / 4600+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE

    1DPC 1R max speed 4600 MHZ
    1DPC 2R max speed 4000 MHZ

    Dual channel memory architecture
    Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
    Supports un-buffered memory

  • Expansion Slots

    1x PCIe 4.0 / 3.0 x16 slot

  • Onboard Graphics

    1x HDMI 2.0:/ 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz
    Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB

  • Storage

    AMD B550 Chipset
    4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    2x M.2 slots [Key M]

    M2 1 slot [from AMD Processor]
    Supports PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4
    Supports SATA 6Gb/s
    Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices

    M2_2 slot [from AMD B550 chipset]
    Supports PCIe 3.0x4
    Supports 2280 storage devices

  • RAID

    Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
    Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

  • USB

    AMD B550 Chipset
    3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports [1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector]
    4x USB 2.0 ports [2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connector]

    AMD Processor
    2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports [1 Type-C port and 1 Type-A port] on the back panel
    2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel

  • Audio

    Realtek ALC1200 Codec
    7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
    Supports S/PDIF output

  • Wireless LAN & Bluetooth

    Intel AX200
    The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 [Key-E] slot
    Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz [160MHz] up to 2.4Gbps
    Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
    Supports Bluetooth 5.1

  • Internal Connectors

    1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    2x M.2 slots [M-Key]
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector [supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports]
    1x USB 2.0 connector [supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports]
    1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
    1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector

  • Internal Connectors (Contd.)

    1x 4-pin system fan connector
    1x Front panel audio connector
    2x System panel connectors
    1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
    1x Clear CMOS jumper
    4x EZ Debug LED

  • Back Panel Ports

    USB 2.0
    WiFi / Bluetooth
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps(Type-A)
    2.5G LAN
    HD Audio Connectors
    Flash BIOS Button
    PS/2 Combo Port
    HDMI 2.1
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps(Type-C)
    Clear CMOS
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbops(Type-A)
    Optical S/PDIF OUT

  • I/O Controller

    NUVOTON NCT6687-R Controller Chip

  • Dimensions

    Mini-ITX Form Factor
    6.7 x 6.7" (17 x 17cm)

  • UPC Code

    824142231470

About MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge Max

Game in Style
The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in color with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications. With the MPG series, transform your equipment into the center of attention and top leaderboards in style.

Core Boost Technology
Premium layout design with MSI exclusive Core Boost technology is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.

8 layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper
8 layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.

Digital PWM
Highest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.

PCIe Steel Armor
Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

HDMI 2.1
Support the latest HDMI 2.1 port to provide 4K display with up to 4096x2160@60Hz

Intel Wi-Fi 6
The latest wireless solution supports MU-MIMO and BSS coloring technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

2.5G Network Solution
Featuring premium 2.5G LAN with LAN manager delivers better network experience.

DDR4 Boost
The fully isolated DDR circuit to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming and overclocking performance.

Lightning Gen 4 Solution
The latest Gen 4 PCI-E and M.2 solution with up to 64GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.

Extended Heatsink Design
MSI extended heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.

Heatsinks with 7W/mK Thermal Pad
7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsink.

MOSFET Baseplate
Baseplate on the back to keep MOSFET in lower temperature, ensuring better heat dissipation effect.

Pump Fan Support
Control watercooling pump speeds for best flow and noise control.

M.2 Shield Frozr with Frozr Heatsink Design
With double ball bearings fan to keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

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

Extended Heatsink

Thermal Solution For More Cores And Higher Performance
With more cores' processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.

M.2 Shield Frozr With Frozr Heatsink Design
World's fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. Frozr Heatsink Design features a double ball bearings fan to help improve better airflow for M.2 devices.

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 to 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

Structure

8 + 2 +1 Digital Power System
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining exclusive Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

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.

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.

Digital Power Design
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.

DIY Friendly

Pre-installed IO shield
Featuring the pre-installed IO shield, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.

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!

Friendly Enhancements

XL Clip
The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.

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

PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper
An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.

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

Certified For Gaming
MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback from the world's best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard that's both powerful and reliable.

Windows 10 Certified
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 10. 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 Performance
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.

Lightning GEN 4

GEN 4 PCI-E and M.2

Lightning GEN 4 M.2
Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.

Storage Overview

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

DDR4 Boost

Extreme Stability & Compatibility Testing
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

DDR4 Enhancement

A Huge Step Of DDR Performance
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to B450 motherboard memory A-XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for B550 motherboards. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

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

Dragon Center
MSI brand new Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge Max Features

  • 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 4600(OC) MHz
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps and Front USB Type-C connector
  • Enhanced Power Design: 8+2+1 Digital Power Design with Dr.MOS 60A, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design, M.2 Shield Frozr and 8 layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
  • 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
  • HDMI 2.1: Support 4K display with up to 4096x2160@60Hz
  • Pre-installed I/O Shielding: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
  • Flash BIOS Button with Optimized ClearCMOS Function: Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds. Restore the BIOS to the default settings without any additional actions

Key Features

  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4600(OC) MHz
  • Lightning Fast Game experience
  • Enhanced Power Design
  • Premium Thermal Solution
  • 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX Solution
  • HDMI 2.1

What's in the box:

  • MPG B550I Gaming Edge Max Wi-Fi AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s Mini-ITX Gaming Motherboard
  • Case Badge
  • 2x SATA Cable
  • Driver DVD
  • User Manual
  • MSI 3 Year Limited Warranty