SPECIFICATIONS

The MSI PRO B550M PRO-VDH WIFI is a feature-rich Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B550 chipset, offering an excellent balance of performance, connectivity, and value for AMD Ryzen-based systems. It supports Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, and Ryzen 5000 Series processors, along with PCIe 4.0 support, dual M.2 slots, integrated Wi-Fi, and BIOS Flashback, making it a popular choice for gaming PCs, home workstations, and productivity builds.

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Key Features

AMD AM4 Platform

Supports a wide range of AMD processors, including:

• Ryzen 3000 Series Desktop Processors
• Ryzen 4000 G-Series APUs
• Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop Processors

The board can also support newer compatible processors with an appropriate BIOS update.

AMD B550 Chipset

The B550 chipset provides modern features for mainstream gaming and productivity systems, including:

• PCIe 4.0 support (with compatible Ryzen CPUs)
• PCIe 3.0 expansion
• High-speed NVMe storage
• CPU and memory overclocking support

DDR4 Memory Support

• 4 × DDR4 DIMM slots
• Supports up to 128GB of memory
• Memory overclocking up to 4400+ MHz (OC) using MSI A-XMP profiles.

PCIe 4.0 & Dual M.2 Storage

Storage options include:

• 2 × M.2 slots
  • Primary M.2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (with supported CPUs)
  • Secondary M.2 supports PCIe 3.0 x4
• 4 × SATA III (6Gb/s) ports
• RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for SATA drives, plus RAID 0/1 support for NVMe drives.

Integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Built-in wireless connectivity includes:

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ac)
• Bluetooth support
• Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek LAN)

This makes the board ideal for systems where wired networking isn't always practical.

BIOS Flashback

A dedicated Flash BIOS Button allows BIOS updates from a USB drive without installing a CPU, memory, or graphics card, simplifying future upgrades and compatibility.

Cooling & RGB Support

The motherboard includes:

• Multiple PWM fan headers
• Dedicated pump header for AIO liquid coolers
• RGB LED headers
• Addressable ARGB (RAINBOW) headers for synchronized lighting.

Display Outputs

When paired with a Ryzen APU (processor with integrated graphics), the board offers:

• HDMI 2.1
• DisplayPort
• VGA (D-Sub)

Supporting multiple display options without requiring a dedicated graphics card.

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Benefits

• Excellent value for AM4 gaming and productivity builds
• PCIe 4.0 support for modern GPUs and NVMe SSDs
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Four memory slots with up to 128GB DDR4 support
• Dual M.2 SSD support
• BIOS Flashback for easy updates
• RGB and ARGB lighting support
• Reliable Micro-ATX form factor for compact systems

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Ideal For

• Budget and mid-range gaming PCs
• Ryzen 5000 upgrades
• Home office computers
• Content creation workstations
• Compact Micro-ATX builds
• First-time PC builders

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Specifications

• Brand: MSI
• Model: PRO B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
• Chipset: AMD B550
• CPU Socket: AM4
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX
• Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM (up to 128GB)
• Memory Speed: Up to 4400+ MHz (OC)
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16, PCIe x1 slots
• Storage: 2 × M.2, 4 × SATA III
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet
• Wireless: Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and internal Type-C header, USB 2.0
• Video Outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, VGA (with supported APUs)
• Audio: 7.1-channel HD Audio

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Package Includes

• 1 × MSI PRO B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Motherboard
• 2 × Wi-Fi Antennas
• 2 × SATA Cables
• I/O Shield
• M.2 Mounting Hardware
• User Manual
• Driver/Utility Information

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Strenghts 

• PCIe 4.0 support for modern graphics cards and SSDs
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Four DIMM slots with 128GB capacity
• BIOS Flashback simplifies CPU upgrades
• Strong feature set for the price
• Reliable power delivery for mainstream Ryzen CPUs

Back I/O Ports: 1x RJ45

Battery Included: no

Brand Name: MSI

Chipset Manufacturer: AMD

High-concerned chemical: None

Maximum Ram Capacity: 128 GB

Number of PCI: 3

Onboard LAN: 1x RJ45

PCI - E standards: PCI-E 3.0

Package: Yes

Processor compatibility: AMD Ryzen 4000 Series-R5,AMD Ryzen 3000 Series-R5,AMD Ryzen 2000 Series-R9,AMD Ryzen 2000 Series-R7,AMD Ryzen 5000 Series-R3,AMD Ryzen 2000 Series-R3,AMD Ryzen 4000 Series-R9

RAID Supported: no

Special Features: NONE

Storage Interface Type: M.2 (SATA)

Support Memory Type: DDR4

Usage Scenario: Gaming

With CPU: Yes