MSI

MSI PRO B550-S ATX Motherboard, AMD B550, Socket AM4, DDR4

The MSI PRO B550-S is an ATX motherboard for AMD processors, built around the AMD B550 chipset and the widely used Socket AM4. It gives you a solid foundation for a desktop PC, with four DDR4 memory slots and two M.2 slots for fast storage.

  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • CPU socket: Socket AM4
  • Form factor: ATX
  • Memory: DDR4-SDRAM, 4 slots
  • M.2 slots: 2
  • Wi-Fi: No

Description

Room for memory and fast storage

Four DDR4 slots let you start with a modest amount of RAM and add more modules later, without replacing the board. The two M.2 slots take compact SSDs, so you can keep the operating system on one drive and games, projects or media libraries on another. This keeps the case tidy and cuts down on cabling.

Full-size ATX layout

The standard ATX form factor fits a wide range of mid-tower and full-tower cases and leaves plenty of room between components for airflow and cooling. Wi-Fi is not built in, so plan to connect by cable or add a separate wireless adapter if you need one.

Who it suits

This board suits anyone building or upgrading a Socket AM4 desktop, from home and office PCs to gaming setups that need DDR4 memory and fast M.2 storage.

Specifications

General

BrandMSI
BIOS typeUEFI
ACPI version6.0
Bullet Points<ul><li>Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors</li><li>Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4800+ MT/s (OC)</li><li>Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0 slot and Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2</li><li>EZ DIY: EZ Debug LED and EZ Mounting</li><li>Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality</li><li>MSI Center: A brand-new software which integrates all MSI exclusive tools with user-friendly user interface.</li></ul>
Component forPC
BIOS memory size256
Long DescriptionMSI PRO B550-S. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM4, Compatible processor series: AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 128 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, Micro SATA III, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 10. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Realtek RTL8111H. Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset family: AMD
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
PC health monitoringCPU/Fan/Temperature
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
1st M.2 largest key size22110
2nd M.2 largest key size2280
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.8

Processor

Processor manufacturerAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Processor socketSocket AM4
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series/AMD Ryzen 4000 Series/AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Number of CPU fan connectors1

Memory

Maximum internal memory128 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM

Storage

Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported6
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, Micro SATA III

Graphics

On-board graphics cardYes

Audio

Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1
Front panel audio connectorYes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
TPM connectorYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
USB 2.0 connectors4
12V power connectorYes
Front panel connectorYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Total number of SATA connectors4
Number of chassis fan connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1

Connectivity

Wi-FiNo

Software & security

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10/Windows 11

Battery & power

Power source typeATX

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10
Supported memory clock speeds2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400/4533/4600/4733/4800/4866
Supported memory clock speed (max)4866

Features

RAID supportYes
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported

Dimensions & weight

Width243.84 mm
Depth304.8 mm
Product Net Weight0.7 kg

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