All stock codes associated to this product
B450APROMAX, B450-A PRO MAX, 4523178, MBMB450APROMAX, MBM-B450-A-PRO-MAX, II38209, 4719072665975, 824142189573
MSI B450-A Pro Max Motherboard
Overview
Inspired from architectural design, B450-A PRO MAX motherboard is equipped
with Core Boost, DDR4 Boost, Turbo M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen2 connector.
- 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
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4133(OC) MHz
- Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based
SSDs.
- DDR4 Boost: Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give
your DDR4 memory a performance boost.
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
- Flash BIOS Button: Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds,
without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.
- Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support
more cores and provide better performance.
- Multi-GPU: With Steel armor PCI-E slots. Supports 2-Way AMD
Crossfire
- AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen2: Powered by AMD USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB
ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB
speeds
- Flash BIOS Button
- USB 2.0 & PS/2
- DVI-D & VGA
- HDMI & USB 3.2 Gen1
- USB 3.2 (Gen2) Type A & LAN
- Audio Jacks
- Heavy plated heatsinks - Leading heatsinks design, for maximum
cooling
- DDR4 Boost - Optimized traces and isolated memory circuitry
- Turbo M.2 - Delivering speeds up to 32 Gb/s using Gen3 x4
- PCI-E Steel Armor - Protecting VGA cards against bending and
EMI
- PCI-E Steel Slot - Protecting VGA cards against bending
- 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 AND SUSTAIN PERFORMANCE
Cooling is essential for a high performance PC to sustain intense
workloads.PRESTIGE X570 CREATION features a heavy duty heatsink on the MOSFETs
for reliable processor power delivery. Numerous fan headers with full fan speed
control lets builders tune their system cooling the way they like
it.
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.
AUTODETECT 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.
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 2 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.
TESTED TO WORK BEST WITH
- BitsPower
- Coolermaster
- Corsair
- ekwb
- Thermaltake
HARDWARE
TROUBLESHOOTING FRIENDLY DESIGN
MSI motherboards been designed to make the system assembly process as
convenient as possible. An array of system tuning features and troubleshooting
tools are available to ease installation and setup.
COMPATIBILITY
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, so you confirm
and choose any gaming rig as you want.
RYZEN PROCESSOR SUPPORT
MSI X570 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 MSIs 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
BIOS 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. 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.
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
TAILORED FOR E-SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS
High-quality materials and intelligent fan optimization help to cool all
necessary components, which is critical to ensuring that the system is stable
and always delivering the best performance.
CORE BOOST
Core Boost is the latest development in the MSI motherboard CPU power
transmission system. The high-quality power delivery component area retained on
the optimized circuit design produces an efficient power system that delivers
accurate current to the CPU.
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.
A HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. With AMD 3rd
Gen Ryzen processors, X470 and B450 motherboards have great improvement on
performance and memory support.
LOWER LANTENCY AND MORE EFFICIENCY
HIGHER MEMORY SPEED: DDR4 BOOST 2
In addition to optimized PCB design, MSI OC Labs has partnered with
world-renowned memory brands to push memory speed to the top. The MSI X570
motherboard will steadily release these selected memory capabilities.
A-DATA
- AX4U360038G17-DRZ
- AX4U360038G17-SRZ
DRAGON ALLIANCE
These selected DDR modules have passed important tests and are very
compatible with the MSI X570 motherboard.
EASY A-XMP
Enable A-XMP with ease using a single option in the BIOS to gain performance
and create a perfectly stable system.
STORAGE
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
Connect any ultra-fast storage device and get into the game
sooner.
MAXIMIZE YOUR USB DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI offers a wide
variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering
lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s
MORE STABILITY WITH AMD TURBO USB 3.2 GEN2
The latest USB standards and protocols are supported including USB 3.2
GEN2.
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.
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
High Quality Capacitors
HD Audio Connectors
ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
EMI-shielded HD audio processors let you enjoy the purest sound quality in
front and rear connectors.
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
A de-pop filter eliminates loud popping noises that occur when devices are
plugged/unplugged or when the PC is turned on/off.
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.
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.
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.
REINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
NO STRENGTHENING
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.
CERTIFIED FOR GAMING
MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback
from the worlds best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with
demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard thats both powerful and
reliable.
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting
holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the
motherboard.
MSI - DOBUBLE ESD PROTECTION BEST
BRAND A - SINGLE ESD PROTECTION AVERAGE
BRAND B - SEMI ESD PROTECTION POOR
WINDOWS 10 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user
experience when using Microsoft Windows 10.
MSI X570 motherboards are Microsoft Windows 10 certified. Enjoy compatibility
with the latest version of Windows on MSI motherboards.
Specifications
|
SOCKET |
AM4 |
|
CPU (MAX
SUPPORT) |
RYZEN
9 |
|
CHIPSET |
AMD B450
Chipset |
|
DDR4
MEMORY |
1866/ 2133/ 2400/
2667Mhz (by JEDEC) |
|
For AMD Ryzen Gen3
(R5/R7/R9) |
|
2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/
3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC
MODE) |
|
For AMD Other
CPU |
|
2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/
3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) |
|
MEMORY
CHANNEL |
Dual |
|
DIMM
SLOTS |
4 |
|
MAX MEMORY
(GB) |
64 |
|
PCI-E
X16 |
2 |
|
PCI-E
GEN |
Gen3(PCI_E1),
Gen2(PCI_E4) |
|
PCI-E
X1 |
4 |
|
SATAIII |
6 |
|
M.2
SLOT |
1 |
|
RAID |
0/1/10 |
|
TPM
(HEADER) |
1 |
|
LAN |
1x Realtek
8111H |
|
USB 3.2 PORTS
(FRONT) |
2(Gen1, Type
A) |
|
USB 3.2 PORTS
(REAR) |
2(Gen2, Type A),
2(Gen1, Type A) |
|
USB 2.0 PORTS
(FRONT) |
4 |
|
USB 2.0 PORTS
(REAR) |
2 |
|
SERIAL
PORTS(FRONT) |
1 |
|
AUDIO PORTS
(REAR) |
Realtek ALC892
Codec |
|
DVI-D |
1 |
|
VGA |
1 |
|
HDMI |
1 |
|
DIRECTX |
12 |
|
FORM
FACTOR |
ATX |
|
CROSSFIRE |
Y |
|
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. |
