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
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. MSI motherboards feature excellent power design with solid and heavy heatsink. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want.

HARDWARE
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.

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 even over clocking, so you confirm and choose any gaming rig as you want.

BIOS and Software
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
High-quality power supply components and intelligent fans optimize CPU cooling performance, which is a key factor in ensuring stable and high-speed operation of the system.

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.

Storage
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

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.

Audio
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.

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.

Industrial Design
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.

Components
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.

Specification

Product
Product id	660351
Brand	MSI Micro-Star International
Partnr	B450M PRO-M2 MAX
EAN/UPC code	4719072661649
Warranty (months)	36 months
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Compatible processor series	AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	2
Memory slots type	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
ECC	Y
Non-ECC	Y
Supported memory clock speeds	2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466 MHz
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Graphics
Maximum graphics adapter memory	2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 Pixels
DirectX version	12.0
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Front panel audio connector	Y
Front panel connector	Y
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Y
CPU fan connector	Y
Number of chassis fan connectors	1
Chassis intrusion connector	Y
Serial port headers	1
TPM connector	Y
12V power connector	Y
RGB LED pin header	Y
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
PS/2 ports quantity	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	1.4
DVI-D ports quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller	Realtek 8111H
Wi-Fi	N
Features
Component for	PC
Motherboard form factor	Micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B450
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels	7.1 kanalen
PC health monitoring	CPU, FAN, Temperature
Number of mounting holes	9
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2. x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3. x) slots	1
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
ACPI version	5.0
Clear CMOS jumper	Y
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.8
Weight & dimensions
Width	244 mm
Depth	206 mm
Packaging content
Cables included	SATA
Drivers included	Y
Other features
Quick installation guide	Y