Learn more about MSI B550 GAMING GEN3

Model
Brand
MSI
Model
B550 GAMING GEN3
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM4
CPU Type
Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors
Chipsets
Chipset
AMD B550
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
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+ MHz by A-XMP
OC MODE

1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz
1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHz
2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHz
2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHz

Dual channel memory architecture
Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
Supports un-buffered memory
Memory Standard
DDR4 3200
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Buffer Supported
Un-buffered
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2x PCIe x16 slots
PCI_E1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI_E4* (From B550 chipset)
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
PCI Express x1
4x PCIe x1 slots
- PCI_E2, E3, E5 and E6 slots (From B550 chipset)
- Supports PCIe 2.0 X1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
1x M.2 slot (Key M)
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
- Supports SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
SATA RAID
0/1/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC897
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
1x Realtek RTL8111H LAN controller
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1x Flash BIOS button
1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
1x DVI-D port
1x HDMI port
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type-A ports
1x LAN (RJ45) port
2x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-A ports
6x audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (From B550 chipset)
- Supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
2x USB 2.0 connectors (From B550 chipset)
- Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors
Fan Connectors
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
4x 4-pin system fan connectors

System Connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x TPM module connector
1x Serial port connector
1x Parallel port connector

Jumpers
1x Clear CMOS jumper

LED Features
2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
4x EZ Debug LED
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Software Feature
Windows 11
Supported
Features
Features
MSI Center
- User Scenario
- True Color
- Live Update
- Hardware Monitoring
- Super Charger
- Speed Up
- Smart Image Finder
- MSI Companion

Cooling
- Extended Heatsink Design
- Smart Fan Control

LED
- Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
- Mystic Light
- EZ DEBUG LED

Performance
- DDR4 Boost
- Core Boost
- GAME Boost

Protection
- PCI-E Steel Armor

Experience
- MSI Center
- GAMING HOTKEY
- GAMING MOUSE Control
- Click BIOS 5

BIOS Features
- 1x 256 Mb flash
- UEFI AMI BIOS
- ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
- Multi-language
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