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MSI AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX AMD B850 Socket AM5 micro ATX

Part number PROB850MAWIFIPZ

PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ MOTHERBOARD AMD MATX AM5 DDR5 256GB

  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
  • Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Ultra Performance: Direct 8+2+1 Power System 60A SPS, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
  • Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop experience
  • EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II, and EZ Antenna
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
  • 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution: the latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Manufacturer
MSI
Part number
PROB850MAWIFIPZ
Condition
New
Category
System Components › Motherboards
1GPA category
Hardware

Overview

PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ offers a sleek design with a harmonious silver-white color scheme that perfectly matches white PC builds. Its innovative back-connect design reduces the complexity of cable management, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance for the system. It is engineered with many exclusive features of MSI, Wi-Fi 7 with EZ Antenna, 5G LAN, PCIe 5.0 M.2, and Supplemental PCIe Power, ready for the AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series processors.

The PRO Series is tailored to professionals from all walks of life. The lineup features impressive performance and high quality, while aiming to provide users incredible experience. Users who care about productivity and efficiency can definitely count on the MSI PRO Series to assist you with multitasking and increasing efficiency.

MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.

Back-Connect Design

The PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ features a back-connect design, which relocates the motherboard power, CPU power, fan pins, SATA, and other interfaces to the back of the motherboard. This allows for simpler cable management, while also providing a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the system.

One Finger for EZ GPU Installation

The new EZ PCIe Clip II, located on the first slot, features the rebounding force mechanism that allows for easy removal of the graphics card by pressing the tail-like lock with one finger. Due to this exquisite design, users can uninstall the graphics cards effortlessly, even in the cramped case spaces.

The Pre-Installed I/O Shield offers a streamlined and hassle-free installation experience by eliminating the need to manually fit the I/O shield during motherboard setup. With its built-in design, it ensures proper alignment and a secure fit, providing both protection and convenience while enhancing the overall durability of your build.

MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.

Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

This LED lights up when it detects faulty memory in slots, eliminating guesswork from troubleshooting.

DIRECT 8+2+1 POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a VRM design built with a total of 8+2+1 digital power phases. With 8+4-pin power connectors, PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ is ready for the challenge of heavy-loading tasks.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

DDR5 MEMORY SUPPORT WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.

DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT

Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

Cooling Wizard serves as a comprehensive solution for managing fan settings across all MSI products. It ensures superior cooling performance and noise reduction for your gaming PC, offering compatibility with PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable options, and intuitive temperature monitoring for optimal operation with one click.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

AI LAN Manager

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

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI PRO series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

Specifications

Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5
Memory
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds6000,6400,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)8200 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2
Number of HDDs supported4
Number of storage drives supported6
RAID supportYes
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
On-board graphics cardNo
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors4
Total number of SATA connectors4
Front panel audio connectorYes
Front panel connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
CPU fan connectorYes
Number of CPU fan connectors2
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
Number of COM connectors1
TPM connectorYes
Number of water pump connectors1
RGB LED pin headerYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers3
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPorts quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
Line-inYes
Microphone inYes
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface type5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4
Features
Motherboard chipsetAMD B850
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlack
Component forPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x4 slots1
PCI Express x16 slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
1st M.2 largest key size2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
ACPI version6.5
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version3.7
Weight & dimensions
Width243.8 mm
Depth243.8 mm
Technical details
Legal guarantee3 year(s)

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