MSI B550M Pro-VDH, AMD B550 motherboard - Socket AM4
The MSI B550M Pro-VDH is equipped with the B550 chipset and is suitable for AMD processors with AM4 socket. The motherboard supports PCIe 4.0 for extremely fast graphics cards. With its Micro-ATX form factor, the MSI B550M Pro-VDH fits perfectly into the motherboard trays of particularly small and space-saving cases while offering numerous expansion options.
The features of the MSI B550M Pro-VDH motherboard at a glance:
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 and 2x PCIe 3.0 x1
- 1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, and 4x USB 2.0 internal
- 4x USB 3.0 Type-A and 2x USB 2.0 external
- 2x M.2 (1x PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1x PCIe 3.0 x4) and 4x SATA 6G
- Fast WiFi ac and Bluetooth 4.2
- Total of 5x PWM connectors for fans
- RGB headers: 2x 4-Pin and 2x 3-Pin
The MSI B550M Pro-VDH in detail
The B550M Pro-VDH is a micro-ATX motherboard with an Intel B550 chipset and provides a PCIe x16 slot for expansion cards. The slot is connected directly to the CPU with a total of 16 lanes and supports PCIe 4.0. Two additional PCIe x1 slots are connected to the chipset with PCIe 3.0.
Memory
Up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory can be operated in four DIMM slots in dual-channel mode. The board natively supports RAM speeds of 3,200 MHz, with overclocking up to 4,400 MHz possible.
Drives
The B550M Pro-VDH offers a total of two M.2 slots for SSDs. One of them is directly connected to the CPU via PCIe 4.0. The other M.2 slot is connected to the chipset via PCIe 3.0. Additionally, there are four SATA 6G connectors available for more SSDs, hard drives, and optical drives.
USB, Network, and Sound
The I/O panel provides HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort video outputs, offering a total of three options for video output via the processor's iGPU. There are plenty of connectivity options for gaming peripherals, including four USB 3.0 Type-A ports (max. 5 Gbit/s) and two USB 2.0 ports. Audio output is provided via three 3.5 mm jacks connected to the onboard sound chip ALC892.
For network connectivity, the MSI B550M Pro-VDH features a 1-Gigabit LAN port and two antenna connectors that offer WiFi ac and Bluetooth 4.2. A WiFi antenna is already included in the package.
- Form Factor
Micro-ATX (244 x 244 mm) - Chipset
AMD B550 - Socket:
AM4 - RAM:
4x DDR4 (max. 3,200 MHz, 4,400 MHz with OC)
Dual-Channel
max. 128 GB - Slots:
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16) (Ryzen CPUs of the 3rd generation support PCIe 3.0 x16)
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Internal Connections:
1x M.2 (M-Key, PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA; 2242 to 2280) (Ryzen CPUs of the 3rd generation support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4)
1x M.2 (M-Key, PCIe 3.0 x4; 2242 to 2280)
4x SATA 6G
1x USB 3.0 Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
2x USB 3.0 Type-A (one header, USB 3.2 Gen1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (two headers, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x Front Panel Header
1x System Panel Connector
2x Temperature Sensor Headers
1x Clear CMOS Jumper
1x Serial (COM) Port Header
1x TPM Header - Fan Headers:
1x CPU (4-Pin)
1x CPU Fan/Pump (4-Pin)
3x Chassis Fan (4-Pin) - RGB Headers:
2x 4-Pin RGB Headers (12 V)
2x 3-Pin RGB Headers (5V, digital) - External Connections:
4x USB 3.0 Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
2x USB 2.0 (max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x HDMI
1x DisplayPort
1x VGA
1x RJ-45 (Realtek RTL8111HN, max. 1 Gbit/s)
2x Antenna (Intel AC3168, WLAN 802.11 ac / Bluetooth 4.2) 1x Q-Flash Plus Button
3x 3.5 mm Jack (Realtek ALC892 Codec)
1x PS/2 Combo Port - Power Supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX 12V
1x 8-Pin EPS 12V - Package Contents:
1x MSI B550M Pro-VDH
1x WiFi Antenna
2x SATA Cables
1x Screw Set
1x Case Badge
1x Product Registration Card
1x Quick Installation Guide
1x Driver DVD - Manufacturer Warranty
3 years
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Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Dimensions
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Width
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24.4 mm
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Height
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24.4 mm
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Form Factor
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Motherboard Form Factor
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Micro-ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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AMD
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CPU Socket
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AM4
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Motherboard
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BIOS Flashback Button
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Yes
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Clear CMOS Button
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No
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Motherboard Chipset
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AMD B550
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Motherboard Features
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Debug LEDs
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Dual BIOS
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No
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Built-In I/O Shield
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No
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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128 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR4
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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System Memory Subtype
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UDIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (Standard)
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3200 MT/s
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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4400 MT/s
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EEC Support
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Yes
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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AMD EXPO
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x (in total)
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LAN Chip
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Realtek 8111HN
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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No
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Cooling
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Backplate
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No
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Water Cooling
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Watercooling
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No
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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1x 8-Pin
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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RGB / LED connectors
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2x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG), 2x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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Yes
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External Ports
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USB 3.2 (external) Type A
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4
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USB 2.0 (external) Type A
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2
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Display Connectors
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Display Port (1x), HDMI (1x), VGA (D-Sub) (1x)
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Audio outputs
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3.5 mm jack (total) 3x
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
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1
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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1
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Back Connect
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Back Connect
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No
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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1
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PCIe x1 slots (total)
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2
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PCIe 4.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 3.0 x1 mechanical slot
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2
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Compatibility
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Compatibility Note
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Please refer to the manufacturer's compatibility information. You can find the latest overview on the manufacturer's website.
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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5
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC897
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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No
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