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B360MPROVD, B360M PRO-VD, 4132817, 4719072561574
MSI B360M PRO-VD Motherboard
Features
- Supports 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold/ Celeron Processors for LGA
1151 socket
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666MHz
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
- Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based
SSDs.
- EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot.
- PCI-E Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better
performance,stability and strength.
- X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the
performance of any storage, Optane or USB device.
- Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support
more cores and provide better performance.
Overview
BUILT FOR CONTENT CREATORS AND PROFESSIONALS
This motherboard is designed to fully utilize the Intel Coffee Lake 6 core
processors, ready to deliver world class performance when gaming.
MAKING YOUR LIFE EASIER IS OUR BUSINESS
Combining quality you can rely on with top performance and clever business
solutions are key aspects of the MSI PRO SERIES motherboards. Engineered to
gratify even the most demanding professional, these motherboards will fit in any
PC. Making your life easier and supporting your business with super stable,
reliable and long-lasting top performance.
B360M PRO-VD STRONGER THAN STEEL
- USB 2.0 &PS/2 Combo Port
- VGA Port
- DVI-D Port
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
- USB 3.1 &LAN Port
- Audio Jacks
- DDR4 Boost - Optimized traces and isolated memory circuitry
- Turbo M.2 - NVMe support, up to 32 Gb/s using PCI-Express Gen3 x4, ready
for Intel Optane memory
- PCI-E Steel Armor - Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI
- Heavy plated heatsinks - Leading heatsinks design, for maximum cooling
- Audio Boost - Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
COOLING
STAY COOL
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to
include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system to
the max.
- 2x fan headers
- DC/PWM mode
- Full fan control
FULLY CONTROLLABLE FAN HEADERS
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system
and CPU fans, giving you full control to set up a cool &silent system. The
fan headers are conveniently placed with the most popular CPU coolers in
mind.
DC OR PWM MODE WITH HYSTERESIS
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for
optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin
up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.
TOTAL CONTROL IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
Total Fan Control allows you to take control of your fans and 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.
DISPLAY
ENJOY THE LATEST VIDEO STANDARDS
Supporting the latest display connectors for new technologies (OLED, HDR) and
legacy connectors for beamers, MSI motherboards are designed to make life easier
for any professional user.
LEGACY DVI / VGA VIDEO SUPPORT
Professional monitors, TVs, beamers and other displays, are all supported by
the VGA and DVI-D outputs on MSI motherboard. No matter what screen type you
want to connect, using a dedicated graphics card or an onboard connector, MSI
motherboards have you covered.
4K UHD
Enjoy awesome 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) video playback with MSI
motherboards.
STORAGE
BE THE FIRST TO BOOT UP IN THE MORNING
This MSI product supports all the latest storage standards. This allows you
to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you noticeable benefits. Start
programs faster, load data faster and increase productivity.
- Turbo M.2
- Ultra-fast storage caching
OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSD
PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by
coupling it with the new IntelOptane
Memory device. IntelOptane
technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency,
high quality of service, and high endurance. All MSI 300 Series motherboards are
ready for IntelOptane
Memory.
TURBO M.2
Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely quick loading of
applications and data. 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
XBOOST YOUR STORAGE PERFORMANCE
This great little tool is very simple to use and automatically detects your
storage devices connected to the system. When enabled, X-Boost optimizes your
SSDs to keep your system fast and maximize storage performance, saving you a lot
of time when loading or transferring data.
SATA MASS STORAGE
We made sure each MSI motherboard comes with enough SATA ports to connect
loads of HDDs for long term storage of large files and system backups.
ULTRA-FAST PERFORMANCE, GREAT GAMING EXPERIENCE
All of the next gen storage connectors support NVMe, the fastest storage
standard in the world. Simply put, MSI PRO Series motherboards offer the best of
the best in storage options &performance.
AUDIO
PROFESSIONAL SOUND QUALITY
- Audio Boost
- Audio amplifier
- Audio capacitors
Get the most immersive sound experience. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest
sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you
enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most dynamic
soundscapes.
AMPLIFY YOUR GAME WITH AUDIO BOOST
Audio Boost operates like a dedicated soundcard by being physically isolated
from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal
possible. A bright border illuminated by LEDs showcases and protects the Hi-Fi
audio unit.
SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT &RIGHT
CHANNELS
Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for
both left and right audio channels.
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.
DEDICATED HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR
Audio Boost is powered by an EMI-shielded high quality HD audio processor,
making sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround
sound.
HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS FOR A WARMER SOUND
By dedicating golden audio capacitors to the front output, a high fidelity
sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level
headphones is ensured. The high quality audio capacitors are widely considered
to be one of the great choices for the best sound output.
7.1 AUDIO FOR TRUE SURROUND SOUND
With high quality audio connectors you get the best possible signal output
with less chance of distortion.
MEMORY
UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE
MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your system's memory with
more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability.
- Optimal layout
- 100% compatibility
- XMP
ENHANCED STABILITY WITH OPTIMIZED MEMORY LAYOUT
Optimized traces and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect
stability and performance, so you never have to worry about your system
crashing.
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 MEMORY VALIDATE
EASY XMP
Enable IntelExtreme
Memory Profile with ease using a single option in the BIOS to gain performance
and create a perfectly stable system.
TUNING
DESIGNED FOR LIMITLESS TUNING
Founded on experience and with a long history of creating the best performing
motherboards packed with smart features, you can count on this motherboard to
deliver the best performance under the most extreme conditions. Countless system
tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new
heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker.
- For power users
- Core Boost
CORE BOOST
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
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical
components.
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.
USB
MAXIMIZE YOUR USB DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Transfer lots of data, music and movies over USB faster than ever. MSI offers
a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB 3.1 devices, delivering
lightning-fast transfer speeds!
X-BOOST YOUR USB PERFORMANCE
When enabled, X-Boost optimizes your devices for even better transfer speeds,
saving a lot of time when transferring data. This handy tool is very easy to use
and automatically detects &optimizes the USB devices connected to your
system.
SUPER CHARGE YOUR PHONE &BATTERY-POWERED GEAR
MSI Super Charger USB ports charge any connected device faster. It delivers
more power than regular USB ports to your smartphone, tablet, USB peripherals or
other battery-powered gear.
DOUBLE ESD PROTECTION
Never worry about damage caused by defective USB devices. The USB ports on
MSI motherboards are shielded by a set of protective ICs to prevent damage
caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB
devices.
SOFTWARE
APPS TO GREATLY IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
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.
- X-Boost
- Command Center
- Live Update
- RAMDisk
X-BOOST YOUR STORAGE
This unique and exclusive software allows you to boost the performance of any
storage or USB device connected to your system. Simply use X-BOOSTs Easy or
Advanced mode to tune your system speed increased, higher system responsiveness
and faster loading of data.
TAKE COMMAND OF YOUR SYSTEM
MSIs 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
systems 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.
SSD NOT FAST ENOUGH? TRY MSI RAMDISK
MSI motherboards include RAMDisk, allowing you to create a virtual drive from
your system RAM memory. Instantly load your software, speed up your browser or
your page file to significantly speed up your system!
- Speed up system performance, over 25x faster than a SATA SSD
- Speed up games, apps and browser
- Increase SSD lifespan
INSTANT SYSTEM STARTUP WITH MSI FAST BOOT &GO2BIOS
With the latest operating systems supporting UEFI fast booting methods, we
have added a Fast Boot option to take full advantage of this. Simply enable Fast
Boot either in the BIOS or with the convenient application for faster boot
times.
Avoid having to mash your DEL/F2 button to get into the BIOS with the Go2BIOS
button in the MSI Fast Boot application. Your PC will automatically go to the
BIOS on the next reboot for quick. Some models even have an onboard Go2BIOS
button.
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 systems key components, like CPU speed, Memory speed and
timings, motherboard BIOS version and much more.
QUALITY &PROTECTION
BUILT ON EVERLASTING QUALITY
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 conditions ensures a super
reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.
- Steel Armor
- Windows 10 certified
FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are armed with more solder points on the
motherboard for a stronger hold, preventing any damage due to heavy-weight
graphics cards. Steel Armor also protects PCI Express signals against
electromagnetic interference to provide a pure and reliable signal for the best
performance, even when turning it up a notch.
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Weve made sure you can enjoy your system endlessly. MSI motherboards feature
Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard
mounting holes, preventing Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging
the motherboard.
DOUBLE ESD PROTECTION - BEST
SINGLE ESD PROTECTION - AVERAGE
SEMI ESD PROTECTION - POOR
COMPONENTS CHOSEN BY ONLY HIGH QUALITY AND STABILITY
MSI uses components with the latest evolution of the industries highest
quality standard. MSI quality approved components are shielded with the best
protection and make sure your system run smoothly under the most extreme gaming
conditions.
JAPANESE CAP is a key ingredient for high-end motherboard design, which has
lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and longer lifespan.
DARK CHOKE, a special core design, allows your system to run at a lower
temperature and offers better power efficiency and stability.
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& team has made sure everything works as intended when
using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.
BIOS
A USER-FRIENDLY BIOS
We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options and is easy to use for
everyone. The extensive features found in CLICK BIOS 5 let you fine-tune your
system to deliver reliable maximum performance.
- Easy/advanced mode
- Convenient search
- Hardware monitor
EASY MODE FOR QUICK TWEAKS
When you just want to get back to work, EZ-mode presents you with basic BIOS
settings and functions for some quick adjustments. If you feel like spending
more time fine-tuning options to boost your systems performance, the Advanced
mode is the way to go.
EASY SEARCH &FAVORITES
Can't find a specific BIOS setting? Dont worry, a permanent search option in
the top right corner can be used to find what you need. Want quick access to
important settings? My Favorites gives easy access to selected Favorite
settings, supporting up to 5 groups of Favorites.
HOTKEY FOR FLASH BIOS
Updating your motherboard BIOS will not be a nightmare anymore. MSI
motherboards are easily for entering Flash BIOS menu, just press CTRL+F5 and one
click for updating your motherboard BIOS.
HARDWARE MONITOR WITH FAN CONTROL
Hardware monitor lets you take control of your system and check your primary
system vitals 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.
MAKE YOUR SSD AS FAST AS NEW WITH SECURE ERASE+
When using an SSD, its performance will slowly decrease over time as more and
more data is written onto it. This will slow down Read/Write speeds and increase
access times of your SSD, making your system feel sluggish. Using an optimized
formatting algorithm, Secure Erase+ lets you enjoy your SSD at maximum speed,
making your system feel brand new!
Specifications
PROCESSOR |
Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors, and Intel Pentium Gold and
Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151 |
CHIPSET |
Intel B360 Chipset |
MEMORY |
2 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB |
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Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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Supports IntelĀ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
SLOTS |
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot |
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2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
ONBOARD GRAPHICS |
1 x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@50Hz,
2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz |
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1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz |
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STORAGE |
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Intel B360 Chipset |
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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1 x M.2 slot (Key M) |
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Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s |
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Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
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Intel Optane Memory Ready1 |
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Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI
website. |
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USB |
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Intel B360 Chipset |
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on the back
panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector) |
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6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports
available through the internal USB connectors) |
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AUDIO |
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Realtek ALC887 Codec |
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
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LAN |
1 x RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller |
INTERNAL CONNECTORS |
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
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1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
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1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector1 (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1
ports) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
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2 x Front panel connectors |
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1 x Serial port connector |
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1 x Chassis Intrusion connector |
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2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports) |
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1 x Front panel audio connector |
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1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector |
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1 x 4-pin system fan connector |
BACK PANEL PORTS |
1. PS/2 Combo Port |
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2. VGA Port |
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3. DVI-D Port |
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4. USB 3.1 Gen1 |
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5. LAN Port |
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6. HD Audio Connectors |
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7.USB 2.0 Port |
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8.USB 3.1 Gen1 |
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DIMENSIONS |
8.9 in. x 7.3 in. (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm) |
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m-ATX Form Factor |
MOUNTING |
6 mounting holes |
BOX CONTENT |
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MSI does not guarantee the risks or damages caused by changing the
cover. |
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These pictures are for reference only and may vary without
notice. |