MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus Motherboard

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.

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
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
Enhanced Power Design: Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 2oz Thickened Copper PCB, DDR4 Boost
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr is built for a high-performance system and non-stop gaming experience
Pre-installed I/O Shielding: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
Flash BIOS Button with Optimized ClearCMOS Function: Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds. Restore the BIOS to the default settings without any additional actions.
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

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

CHIPSET
AMD B550 Chipset

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+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
1DPC 1R max speed 4400 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.
See supported memory

EXPANSION SLOTS
1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE1) 1
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE3), supports x4 speed 2
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
The supported specification depends on installed processor.When installing PCIe SSD in M.22, PCIE3 slot will be unavailable.
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz 1 2
Support HDCP 1.4 & 2.3
1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz 1
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
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)
M21 slot (from AMD Processor)
Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 1
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M22 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® ALC892/ALC897 Codec

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN
1x Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-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 connector
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1xTPM module connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper
BACK PANEL PORTS
PS/2 Combo Port
DisplayPort
LAN Port
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
HD Audio Connectors
Flash BIOS Button
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C)
Optical S/PDIF OUT
MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
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
DIMENSIONS
ATX Form Factor
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

What’s in the box
1x MSI B550 Gaming Plus Motherboard
1x User Manual
1x Quick Install Guide
1x MSI Case Badge
2x Sata Cables
1x Driver DVD