GAME IN STYLE
The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in color with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications. With the MPG series, transform your equipment into the center of attention and top leaderboards in style.
DIY Friendly Design
Whether you are a seasoned or amateur builder, the MPG B550 is designed for simplicity and durability, giving you everything you need to put together a gaming-optimized PC. Steel armor PCIe slots are reinforced with heavy soldered connections to prevent bending while an XL clip permits easy device swapping. Double ESD protection prevents shorts by adding another grounding layer to mounting holes. Additionally, an EZ debug LED system tells you if components are experiencing any issues, reducing time spent on troubleshooting.
Enhanced Performance
MSI constructed the MPG B550 with enhanced features to increase system performance. The foundation of this board is built on 6-layer, 2oz thickened copper printed circuits for enhanced durability and conductivity between components. Core Boost, DDR4 Boost, and Lightning Gen 4 all work together to provide better stability during increased workloads while also maximizing transfer-speed bandwidth. Enrich your media experience with MSI’s Audio Boost, using isolated audio signal and de-pop protection technology to provide a crisp, high-quality, 7.1-channel surround sound.
MSI Dragon Center
Take control of advanced motherboard features directly from your dashboard with MSI’s free Dragon Center software. Giving you total fan control, overclock settings, and hardware monitoring, you can fine-tune your experience depending on your needs. You can also set up specific user scenarios, automatic live updates, and adjust monitor settings for customizable brightness and color adjusting. You can also access your settings through your phone with MSI’s free App Player smartphone application.
USB Connectivity
Read and write onto external storage devices with USB 3.2 Gen 1 capabilities. Up to 10 Gb/s transfer speeds are available through Type-A and Type-C ports located on the back panel. Additionally, internal USB headers give you access to a front-enabled Type-C port for easy access.
Thermal Solutions
The MPG B550 allows you to install fan- or liquid-cooling systems, allowing you to choose a thermal solution that best fits your custom build. A fan controller lets you adjust speeds for preferred temperature settings. An extended heatsink covers essential components and the signature M.2 Shield Frozr keeps your NVME solid-state drive cool under heavy loads.
BIOS 5
BIOS 5 allows you to dive deeper into hardware settings, enabling CPU and memory overclocking, BIOS flashing, and real-time hardware monitoring in both an easy and advanced mode for seasoned technical users.
| Brand Name |
MSI
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| Socket |
AM4
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| Speed MHz |
2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3600, 4000, 4400, 4800, 5000, 5100
|
CPU
Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G & Ryzen™ 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series desktop processors
See supported processors
MEMORY
- 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB 1
- Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
- Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400 /4533 /4600 /4733 /4800 /4866 /5000 /5100+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
- 1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHZ
- 1DPC 2R max speed 3866 MHZ
- 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHZ
- 2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
- Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
- Supports un-buffered memory
- Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
EXPANSION SLOTS
- 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 1
- 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed 2
- 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- The supported specification depends on installed processor.
- When installing devices in M.2_2, PCI_E2 & PCI_E3 slots at the same time, PCI_E3 slot will be unavailable, and M2_2 slot only supports PCIe x2.
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
- 1x HDMI 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz 1 2
Support for HDMI™ 1.4 version, HDCP 1.4 & 2.3
- 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz 1
- Maximum shared memory of 16GB
- Available for the processor with integrated graphics.
- Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
MULTI-GPU
- Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ Technology
STORAGE
AMD B550 Chipset
- 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 2x M.2 slots (Key M)
- M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor)
- Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 1
- Supports SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
- M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset)
- Supports PCIe 3.0×4
- Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- The supported specification depends on installed processor.
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB
AMD B550 Chipset
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector)
- 8x USB 2.0 ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
AMD Processor
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port and 1 Type-A port on the back panel)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC1200 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN
- 1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller
WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH®
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
- Supports Bluetooth® 5.1
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
- 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 2x M.2 slots (M-Key)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
- 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
- 6x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1x Front panel audio connector
- 2x System panel connectors
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
- 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
- 1x RGB CORSAIR connector
- 1x TPM module connector
- 1x Clear CMOS jumper
BACK PANEL PORTS
- DisplayPort
- PS/2 Combo Port
- USB 2.0
- 2.5G LAN
- HD Audio Connectors
- HDMI
- Flash BIOS Button
- USB 2.0
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A+C)
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Optical S/PDIF OUT
LED FEATURES
- 1x EZ LED Control switch
- 4x EZ Debug LED
I/O CONTROLLER
NUVOTON NCT6687-R Controller Chip
HARDWARE MONITOR
- CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
- CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
- CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
FORM FACTOR
- ATX Form Factor
- 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
