Game in Style Introducing the all new MPG B550 Gaming Edge Motherboard from MSI. Express yourself with the latest addition to the MPG series of motherboards. The MPG B550 Gaming Edge (Wi-Fi) supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors and with the addition of PCIe 4.0 technology you can expect a lightning fast gaming experience plus with Wi-Fi 6 you have access to next generation networking which is up to 3x faster than it predecessor. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications and with MSI Mystic Light gain access to 16.8 million colours and 29 different LED effects, transform your equipment to be the center of attention and top competetitive leaderboards in style. AMD B550 Chipset AM4 CPU Socket ATX Form Factor Special Features of the B550 Gaming Edge Core Boost Technology Combining 8 4 pin power connectors and premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance. Digital PWM Highest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions. 6 layer PCB6 layer PCB provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise. 2oz Thickened Copper PCB An enhanced PCB design improves heat dissipation and performance reliability PCIe Steel Armor Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength. Unprecedented Thermal Dominance 7W/mK Choke Thermal Pad 7W/mK thermal pad improves heat transfer to the heatsink. M.2 Shield Frozr The Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster. Pump Fan Support Control watercooling pump speeds for better flow and noise control. Enlarged Chipset HeatsinkLarger heatsink for chipset ensures better heat dissipation and cooling effects. Next Generation Connectivity with MSI Turbo USB Featuring the TURBO USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps with reversible Type-C connector. 2.5G Network Solution Featuring premium 2.5G LAN with LAN manager to deliver better network experience. DDR4 Boost The Fully isolated DIMM slots to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming and overclocking performance. Lightning Gen 4 Solution The latest Gen 4 PCI-E and M.2 solution with up to 64GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed. Intel Wi-Fi 6 The latest wireless solution supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps. Unbelievable Power Solution 10 2 1 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEM Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design with concurrent stable power delivery. Combining 8pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MAG series motherboards are ready to sustain heavy daily work. 1 Phase APU Power 2 Phases SOC Power 10 Phases Duet Rail Power System/Smart Power Stage Digital PWM IC Protect your Sensitive Components During Installation and Beyond Extended Heatsink and Pre-installed IO Shield The MSI MPG Gaming Edge features a pre-installed I/O shield to make installing your motherboard simpler and safer and also protects your I/O ports from electrostatic discharge damage and with an all-metal extended heatsink with additional 7W/mk thermal pads to enlarge the surface area you can also expect more efficient heat dissipation allowing your 3rd generation AMD Ryzen CPU to perform as it should. Experience Core Boost faster and undistorted current delivery Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and full digital 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. MSI B550 motherboards are optimized to maximise the performance on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. Choose MSI and unleash the full potential of your system through optimized PCB and power delivery design with load line calibration. Unmatched Memory Performance Advanced performance with DDR4 BOOST MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your systems memory with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability. The technical enhancements of DDR4 Boost allow for more stability at higher memory speeds compared to other brands. Enjoy the additional boost in operational performance or when working with large video and photography files. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Protecting your PCIe Slots FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI supports multiple GPU solution. Optimal PCI-Express slot placement allows for better fitting and airflow. That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping from your screen when running an AMD® CrossFire™ setup Steel Armor has more solder points on the PCB for more strength and protects the PCI-Express signals against electromagnetic interference for a stutter-free user experience. Give yourself a Lightning Fast Experience 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. Optimised by steel armor design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise. Overclock Your System in One Second! MSI Game Boost Need more power from your CPU and memory to get more FPS? MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App and your PC gets another adrenalin shot! Experience Next Gen Networking WI-FI 6 & BLUETOOTH Use your LAN port for online gaming while using WiFi for other online applications. The Wi-Fi 6 adopts latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies, delivering wireless transmission speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Connections at your Fingertips Professional Gaming Audio Amplify your game with Audio Boost MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most dynamic soundscapes dedicated to giving gamers true Hi-Fi sound offering a clear advantage over your opponents when gaming. Audio Boost offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy. CPU CPU Socket Socket AM4 CPU Brand AMD Installed Processors (Max) 0 (1) Supported Processor Manufacturer AMD Supported Processors 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update 64-bit Support Yes Socket AM4 Rear Panel I/O Ports USB Ports 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C1 x USB 3.1 Type-A2 x USB 3.02 x USB 2.0 DisplayPorts 1 x DisplayPort HDMI Port 1 x HDMI Antenna Connectors 2 x SMA Antenna Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port 1 x PS/2 RJ-45 Ports 1 x RJ-45 Audio Line In Ports 1 x 3.5mm Jack Audio Line Out Ports 3 x 3.5mm Jacks Microphone In Port 1 x 3.5mm Jack S/PDIF Port 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out Internal I/O Connectors SATA Connectors 6 x SATA III USB Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C header1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 ports)2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports) Front Panel Connectors 1 x Front Panel1 x Front Audio Cooling Fan Support 1 x CPU fan header1 x Water Pump fan header6 x System fan headers Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header TPM Header 1 x TPM header Power Connector Port 1 x 20 4-pin ATX1 x 4 4-pin EPS Other Connectors 1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280/22110)1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280)2 x RGB LED headers2 x Addressable LED headers Memory Memory Bus Speed 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400 /4533 /4600 /4733 /4800 /4866 /5000 /5100 MHz Memory Type DDR4 Maximum RAM 128 GB Memory Slot 4 x DIMM Motherboard Chipset Manufacturer AMD Northbridge B550 RAID Supported Yes RAID Format RAID 0, 1, 10 SATA Supported Yes Expansion Number of PCI Express Slots 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (@ x4)2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Graphics Device Integrated Graphics Supported Yes Sound Integrated Sound Realtek ALC1200 Warranty Warranty 3 Years Network Integrated Network Realtek RTL8125B Network Speeds Supported 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Wireless LAN Yes Wireless Network Speed Up to 2.4 Gbps Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth Version 5.1 System Requirements Operating Systems Supported Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit System Jumpers 1 x Clear CMOS Software Included (may be trial or restricted) Yes Drivers Yes SLi/Crossfire Features Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology Physical Form Factor ATX Motherboard In The Box MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI MotherboardUser ManualQuick Installation GuideSATA Cable LabelsProduct Registration CardMSI Product CatalogCase Screw Guide2 x SATA Cables1 x Rainbow RGB LED Extension CablePromotion CardMSI Case BadgeDriver DVD Width 305 mm Length 244 mm Key Features Motherboard Model MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI WiFi Speed 2400 Mbps USB 3.1 Support Yes Internal USB3.0 Header Yes M.2 Support Yes On-board RGB Control MSI Mystic Sync Memory Speed 5100 MHz RGB Header Type 3-Pin ARGB Addressable RGB Yes Internal USB Type-C Header Yes Firewire No Wireless Network Yes Memory Channel Dual On-board Audio Type 7.1 Number of SATA Ports 6 port(s) Number of USB Ports 6 port(s) SATA III Support Yes USB 3.0 Support Yes Multi GPU Support ATi CrossFire VGA Connection No DVI Connection No HDMI Connection Yes DisplayPort Connection Yes Motherboard Form Factor ATX Motherboard Power Connectors 4 4-Pin Motherboard Chipset AMD B550 Thunderbolt No