MSI Pro B660M-A Wifi DDR5Intel Motherboard

Product Description

The MSI Pro B660M-A WiFi DDR5 motherboard offers a variety of features and specifications designed to provide a solid foundation for a performance-oriented system. Here’s a breakdown of its key features and specs:

Key Features:

1. Processor Support:
   • Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors with LGA 1700 socket.
2. Memory Support:
   • 4x DDR5 slots, supporting up to 128GB.
   • Max overclocking frequencies:
     • 1DPC 1R: Up to 6200+ MHz.
     • 1DPC 2R: Up to 5200+ MHz.
     • 2DPC 1R: Up to 4000+ MHz.
     • 2DPC 2R: Up to 4000+ MHz.
   • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for easier overclocking.
3. Core Boost Technology:
   • Premium layout and digital power design for better performance, especially for multi-core workloads.
4. Storage and Expansion:
   • 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 2x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4, up to 2280 size).
   • Intel® Optane™ Memory support for improved storage performance.
   • RAID support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for SATA storage.
5. Networking:
   • 2.5Gbps LAN (Realtek RTL8125BG) for fast wired networking.
   • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO support and Bluetooth® 5.2 for wireless connectivity.
6. Audio:
   • Realtek® ALC897 codec for 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost for enhanced sound quality.
7. Graphics:
   • Supports integrated graphics (if using compatible 12th Gen Intel CPUs).
   • 2x HDMI 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, supporting up to 4K 60Hz resolution.
8. Thermal & Cooling:
   • Premium thermal solution with M.2 Shield Frozr to prevent thermal throttling of high-speed M.2 SSDs.
   • Multiple fan connectors (including water-pump fan connector) and efficient thermal pads for sustained performance.
9. Multi-GPU Support:
   • Supports AMD CrossFire™ for multi-GPU setups.
10. Lighting and Aesthetics:
    • RGB and Rainbow LED connectors for custom lighting.
    • EZ Debug LEDs for easier troubleshooting during system build or maintenance.
11. Power Connectors:
    • 24-pin ATX main connector and 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.
    • Additional 4-pin ATX 12V power connector for better power delivery.
12. Convenient I/O:
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A for fast data transfer.
    • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, HDMI, DisplayPort, LAN, and Audio connectors on the back panel.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (9.6 x 9.6 inches or 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm).
• Chipset: Intel® B660 Chipset.
• Expansion Slots:
  • 2x PCIe x16 (PCI_E1 supports PCIe 4.0 x16 from the CPU, PCI_E3 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 from B660 chipset).
  • 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (From B660 chipset).
• Connectivity:
  • LAN: 1x Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps Ethernet.
  • Wireless: Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (up to 2.4Gbps) with Bluetooth® 5.2.
• USB Ports:
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C (rear).
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A (rear).
  • 4x USB 2.0 ports (2x rear, 2x internal).
• Storage:
  • M.2 slots:
    • M2_1 (CPU) PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2242/2260/2280.
    • M2_2 (B660 chipset) PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA 6Gb/s, supports 2242/2260/2280.
  • SATA ports: 4x SATA 6Gb/s (from B660 chipset), 2x SATA 6Gb/s (from ASMedia chipset).
• Audio:
  • Realtek® ALC897 Codec.
  • Supports 7.1-Channel HD Audio with S/PDIF output.
• Power Supply:
  • 1x 24-pin ATX and 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors.
• LED Features:
  • 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector and 2x 3-pin Rainbow LED connectors.
• Warranty: 3 Years.

Additional Features:

• Intel® Smart Response Technology for better storage management.
• EZ Debug LED for easy troubleshooting of the system.
• Pre-installed I/O shield for quicker, safer setup.

The MSI Pro B660M-A WiFi DDR5 motherboard is designed for users looking for a reliable and feature-packed platform for Intel’s 12th Gen processors. It balances performance, connectivity, and storage capabilities, making it a great choice for both professional and gaming setups. Whether you’re building a high-performance PC or a content creation workstation, this motherboard offers solid features, including robust networking, fast storage, and enhanced thermal management.