MSI MAG B550M Mortar Max Wi-Fi Motherboard

The MSI MAG B550M Mortar Max Wi-Fi Motherboard supports 3rd gen AMD AM4 processors, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0, PCI-E 3.0, 2 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA 6GB/s ports, 6 x USB 2.0 (4 front, 2 rear), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2 front, 2 rear, 1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1 front, 1 x Type-C, 2 rear), 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, Realtek RTL8125 2.5G LAN, Realtek ALC1200 HD audio codec, and a m-ATX form factor.

The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.

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Features

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Overview

Conquer the Battlefield

The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.

• Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000G-Series, and 3000 Series processors
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400+(OC) MHz
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience.
• Enhanced Power Design: 8+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, Digital PWM, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost.
• 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection.
• Pre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation.
• Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience.
• Multi-GPU: With Steel Armour PCI-E slots. Supports AMD Crossfire™

Exclusive Feature

Core Boost Technology

With premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.

2oz Thickened Copper

4 layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.

Digital PWM

Highest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.

PCle Steel Armour

Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

Premium Thermal Solution

Extended Heatsink

MSI extended heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.

M.2 Shield Frozr

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 best flow and noise control.

Heatsinks with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsink.

High-Speed Transmission

2.5G LAN

Featuring 2.5G LAN with LAN manager delivers better network experience.

Wi-Fi 6E

The latest wireless solution supports 6GHz Spectrum, MU-MIMO and BSS colour technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

DDR4 Boost

The fully isolated DDR circuit 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.

Premium Hardware Design

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.

Cooling

Pump Fan Ready

Optimized for Water Cooling

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

- Tested to Work Best With -

• MSI
• Bitspower
• Coolermaster
• Corsair
• ekwb
• Thermalltake-Coolall Your life

Extended Heatsink Design

Thermal Solution for More Cores and Higher Performance

With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.

Fully Fan Control

Fully Controllable in BIOS and Software

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

Autodetect DC or PWM Mode with Hysteresis

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

MSI:

• Smooth fan speeds
• Smooth sound levels

Others:

• Spiking fan speeds
• Annoying sound levels

M.2 Shield FROZR

World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.

With MSI M.2 Shield FROZR

• Prevents throttling
• Maximizes drive performance
• Higher maximum SSD speeds

Normal M.2 SSD

*performance vary by model configuration

Power Solution

Structure

8 + 2 +1 Duet Rail Power System

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 8 digital CPU power phases. Combining exclusive Core Boost technology, MAG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

• 8 Duet Rail CPU Power System Smart Power Stage / 60A
• 2 phases SOC Power
• 1 phase APU Power
• Digital PWM IC
• Load-Line Calibration
• Overvoltage Protection

Core Boost

Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU while high-loading operation.

Game Boost

1-Second Overclocking!

MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.

More for Performance

Load-Line Calibration

What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.

Overvoltage Protection

Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

Digital Power Design

A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.

DIY Friendly

Flash BIOS Button

Easy BIOS Recovery With Flash BIOS Button

Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back and continue gaming within minutes with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Button even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed!

• Step 1: No CPU/DDR/VGA required
• Step 2: Connect 24-pin & CPU power
• Step 3: Insert dongle with BIOS file
• Step 4: Use Flashback hotkey/button

Pre-Installed IO Shield

Featuring the pre-installed IO shield, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.

Keep Out Zone

MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean, preventing any component contact or damage to the motherboard.

*Please ensure to remove the unnecessary mounting stand- off when installing the motherboard into the case.

More User Friendly Enhancements

XL Clip

The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.

EZ Debug LED

Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

EZ LED Control

A built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!

Protection

2oz Thickened Copper

PCB With 2oz Thickened Copper

An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.

Steel Armour

Fortify Your System With PCI-E Steel Armour

MSI PCI Express Steel Armour slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armour shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

• msi Steel Armour - Reinforced, Heavy Soldered Connections
• Others - No Strengthening

Certification

Windows 11 Certified

With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.

• Windows 11 Compatible
• TPM 2.0

Certified for Gaming

MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback from the world’s best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard that’s both powerful and reliable.

• League Legends
• World Warcraft
• Heroes of the Storm
• Dverwatch
• CSGO
• Dota 2
• Battlefield 1

Double ESD Protection

Ultimate Motherboard Protection

Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.

• msi - Double ESD Protection - Best
• Brand A - Single ESD Protection - Average
• Brand G - Semi ESD Protection - Poor

Enhanced Performance

High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

Lightning Gen 4

Lightning Gen 4 M.2

Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.

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. Optimized by steel armour design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.

Storage Overview

Fast and Future-Ready Storage

MSI B550 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

Memory

DDR4 Boost

Extreme Stability & Compatibility Testing

MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

DDR4 Enhancement

A Huge Step of DDR Performance

MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to B450 motherboard memory A-XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for B550 motherboards. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

• Release Higher Memory Frequency

Easy Overclocking with A-XMP Profile

The A-XMP in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

BIOS & Software

MSI Centre

MSI brand new MSI Centre unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

True Colour

Optimized monitor’s brightness and colour in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.

Live Update

Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software so you can focus on your work.

User Scenario

One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.

Hardware Monitor

Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.

OC Setting

Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.

Total Fan Control

Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.

Mystic Light

Create your own colourful masterpiece with ease. Splash any colour you want with just a few clicks!

Product Registration

Register your MSI product to enjoy a host of benefits!

Click BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

A-XMP

Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

M-Flash

Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

Hardware Monitor

Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

Memory Try It

Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

Search & Favourites

A permanent search & favourite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

Resizeable Bar (Re-Size Bar)

Resizeable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

*Function may differ due to version change. Please update the latest VBIOS/BIOS/Driver through MSI official website or consult service centre.

Connectivity

Networking

2.5G LAN

High-Bandwidth and Low-Latency Network

2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.

Wi-Fi 6E

Surfacing with the Real MU-MIMO Technology

The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO and BSS colour technology, provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

LAN Manager

Optimize Online Gaming Traffic for Lower Latency!

MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

MSI LAN Manager

• Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
• Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
• Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application

Audio

Audio Boost

Dedicated High Definition Audio Processor

Make sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound.

High Quality Audio Capacitors

A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.

High Quality Audio Jacks With S/PDIF

Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.

Isolated Audio Signal

Isolated Audio Design

Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.

Separated Audio Layers for Clean Left & Right Channels

Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.

De-Pop Protection

Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.

USB

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Boost Your Game Experience With USB 3.2 Gen 2

Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI MAG series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering 10Gbps transferring speed by both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.

Front USB Type-C

USB Front Type-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.