MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI motherboard AMD B550 Socket AM4 micro ATX

AMD B550, AM4, 4x DDR4, HDMI, DP, VGA, SATA III, M.2, USB 3.2, 1G LAN, Micro-ATX, 244x244 mm

Key Features

• Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
• Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
• Premium Thermal Solution: 7W/mK pad, additional choke thermal pad and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
• Powerful Design: Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 2oz Thickened Copper PCB, Creator Genie, DDR4 Boost
• Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
• Dragon Center: A brand new software which integrates all MSI exclusive tools with user friendly user interface

Reasons To Buy

Flash BIOS Button

Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.

Wi-Fi

Delivering AC speeds up to 433Mbps with lower CPU loading and better long-term usage.

Audio Boost

Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience.

Description

PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity.

USER FRIENDLY DESIGN
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.

M.2 SHIELD FROZR
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.

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.

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.

EASY BIOS RECOVERY WITH FLASH BIOS BUTTON
Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back and continue working within minutes with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Button even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed!

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.

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

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.

ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.

CONNECTIVITY
The most important thing of DIY is expandability. MSI PRO series motherboards feature plenty possibility for prosumers’ need. Stable LAN, faster storage and USB transfer speed and other expandable connectors are ready to enlarge your flexibility.

NEXT-GEN INTEL WI-FI AC & BLUETOOTH
This next-generation Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution delivers AC speeds up to 433Mbps without any cable limitation.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI PRO series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

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.

USB FRONT TYPE-C
MSI motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE
Add your color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.

EXPERIENCE MORE
MSI PRO series motherboards are designed to satisfy any professional workflow. Elevate your listening pleasure and enjoy extreme sound quality. Moreover, with years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance.

PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-E
MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E is the latest and the fastest PCI-E data transfer solution with 64GB/s of unidirectional transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to its previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized by steel armor design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.

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.

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 overclocking.

DEDICATED HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR
Make sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound.

HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.

HD AUDIO CONNECTORS
Keep you sound perfect by transmit your aduio with pure digital signal.

ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.

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.

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.

CLICK BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

CREATOR GENIE
Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.

A-XMP
Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

Specifications

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
Total number of SATA connectors	0
12V power connector	Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
Serial port headers	1
Number of SATA connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
Number of chassis fan connectors	3
CPU fan 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
Serial port headers	1
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Total number of SATA connectors	0
Number of mounting holes	8
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds	1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes
ECC сompatibility	ECC & Non-ECC
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
RAID support	Yes
Graphics
Maximum graphics card memory	16000 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
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	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
eSATA ports quantity	0
WiFi-AP antenna jack	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
PS/2 ports quantity	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
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	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
LAN controller	Realtek 8111HN
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Features
Number of mounting holes	8
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Product colour	Black
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
BIOS
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes
Video
Maximum graphics card memory	16000 MB
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Software
Drivers included	Yes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight & dimensions
Height	2.56" (65 mm)
Weight	2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Width	9.61" (244 mm)
Depth	9.61" (244 mm)
Packaging content
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Height	2.56" (65 mm)
Weight	2.2 lbs (1 kg)