MSI B365M Pro-VDH DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI B365M Pro-VDH is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel's B365 chipset, designed for LGA 1151 socket processors. It supports Intel 8th and 9th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron CPUs, making it a flexible option for office workstations, entry-level gaming rigs, and compact desktop builds. Memory configuration is handled by four DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 64 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered RAM at speeds up to DDR4-2666 MHz. Dual-channel mode is supported, and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) can be enabled directly from the UEFI to unlock rated kit speeds with a single toggle. Storage options are generous for this board tier: six SATA 6 Gb/s ports pair with one M.2 Key-M slot that accepts both PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe and SATA-based modules in lengths from 42 mm up to 110 mm. Intel Rapid Storage Technology and Intel Optane Memory readiness are included. Note that SATA port 1 becomes unavailable when an M.2 SATA device is installed in the M.2 slot. Display output comes via three rear video ports — HDMI (up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz), DVI-D (up to 1920×1200 at 60 Hz), and VGA (up to 2048×1536 at 50 Hz) — allowing triple-monitor setups when paired with a CPU that has integrated graphics. Connectivity on the rear I/O panel includes three USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port, and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, complemented by internal headers that expand the total to eight USB 3.1 Gen1 and six USB 2.0 ports across the system. Networking is handled by a Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller. Audio is delivered through a Realtek ALC887 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio. The board's expansion slot layout features one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (CPU-direct) reinforced with MSI PCI-E Steel Armor for added GPU retention, plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots from the PCH. An onboard RGB LED connector and MSI Mystic Light SYNC support let users coordinate lighting across compatible components. EZ Debug LED indicators aid in diagnosing POST failures without additional hardware. The UEFI AMI BIOS (Click BIOS 5) offers a multi-language interface with ACPI 6.1 and SMBIOS 2.8 compliance. I/O monitoring is managed by the Nuvoton NCT6797D chip, covering CPU and system temperature, fan speed detection, and fan speed control. The board ships with a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 243.84 mm × 243.84 mm - Socket: LGA 1151 | Chipset: Intel B365 - CPU Support: 8th/9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4× DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB, DDR4-2666 MHz (max), Dual-Channel, XMP - Storage: 6× SATA 6 Gb/s; 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA, 42/60/80/110 mm) - Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU); 2× PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) - Video Out: 1× HDMI, 1× DVI-D, 1× VGA - USB: 8× USB 3.1 Gen1 total; 6× USB 2.0 total - Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1-channel HD - LAN: Realtek 8111H Gigabit - BIOS: UEFI AMI, Click BIOS 5, 128 Mb flash - Warranty: 3 years