MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4

The MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 is a feature-rich motherboard introduced by MSI in January 2022. Designed for Intel CPUs, it supports the LGA1700 socket and
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The MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 is a feature-rich motherboard introduced by MSI in January 2022. Designed for Intel CPUs, it supports the LGA1700 socket and utilizes the Intel B660 chipset, making it suitable for a wide range of computing needs, from gaming to professional applications.

Key Specifications:

  • Form Factor: M-ATX (24.4×24.4cm)
  • Power Phase Design: 14-phase power delivery for stable and efficient power to the CPU
  • Memory Support:
    • Type: DDR4
    • Speed: Up to 4800MHz (PC4-38400)
    • Slots: 4
    • Channels: Dual
    • Maximum Capacity: 128GB
    • Technologies: XMP and Optane support

Expansion Slots:

  • PCIe 4.0 x16: 1 slot for the primary VGA connection
  • PCIe 3.0 x16: 1 additional slot
  • PCIe x1: 1 slot
  • Multi-GPU Support: CrossFire

Storage Interfaces:

  • M.2 Slots: 2 (supporting PCIe 4.0, NVMe, and SATA)
  • SATA3 (6Gb/s) Ports: 4
  • RAID Support: SATA RAID

Graphic Outputs:

  • HDMI: 1 port
  • DisplayPort: 1 port

Rear I/O Ports:

  • USB 3.x 10Gbps: 1 port
  • USB 3.x 5Gbps: Multiple ports
  • USB 2.0: 2 ports
  • RJ-45: 1 port (Realtek 8125BG, 2.5Gbps)
  • Audio Jacks: 7.1 channel support via Realtek ALC897
  • PS/2: 1 port

Internal Connectors and Headers:

  • USB 3.0 Headers: 1
  • USB 2.0 Headers: 2
  • USB 3.0 Type C Header: 1
  • RGB Headers: 1 (12V 4-pin)
  • ARGB Headers: 2 (5V 3-pin)
  • System Fan Headers: 2 (4-pin)
  • TPM Header: 1
  • M.2 Heatsink: Included

Additional Features:

  • Network: Realtek 8125BG LAN chipset, 2.5Gbps
  • Audio: Realtek ALC897 for high-quality 7.1 channel audio output
  • LED System: Mystic Light for customizable RGB lighting
  • UEFI BIOS: Provides an intuitive interface for easy system management

The MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 motherboard combines a robust feature set with versatile connectivity and expansion options, making it a solid choice for users looking to build a reliable and high-performance system.