MSI B460M-A Pro DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI B460M-A Pro is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel's 10th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors using the LGA1200 socket. Built around the Intel B460 chipset, it offers a stable and feature-complete platform for home office builds, productivity workstations, and entry-level desktop systems that demand reliable daily performance without unnecessary complexity. The board supports two DDR4 memory slots in dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 64 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered RAM. Maximum supported memory speed is DDR4-2933 MHz with 10th Gen Core i7 or i9 processors, and DDR4-2666 MHz with Core i5 and below. Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support allows compatible kits to run at their rated speeds with a simple BIOS toggle. Storage options are generous for the form factor: six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and one M.2 Key-M slot capable of running PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drives or SATA-based M.2 modules in 2242, 2260, and 2280 lengths. MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink draws heat away from the M.2 SSD to help prevent thermal throttling. Intel Optane Memory and Smart Response Technology are also supported. Expansion is handled by one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot routed directly from the CPU and two PCIe x1 slots from the chipset. Display output is available via a DVI-D port (up to 1920×1200 at 60 Hz) and an HDMI 1.4 port (up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz) for systems using Intel integrated graphics. Connectivity includes a Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller, six USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports, and six USB 2.0 ports. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC892 codec delivering 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. A PS/2 combo port for legacy peripherals and four EZ Debug LEDs for straightforward diagnostics round out the rear I/O. The UEFI AMI BIOS is stored on a 128 Mb flash chip and conforms to ACPI 6.2 and SMBIOS 3.2 standards. A TPM module connector, chassis intrusion connector, Clear CMOS jumper, serial port header, and 4-pin connectors for both CPU and system fans provide additional flexibility for system integrators. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX (mATX), 9.6 in. × 9.6 in. (24.3 cm × 24.3 cm) - Socket: LGA1200 (10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron) - Chipset: Intel B460 - Memory: 2× DDR4 slots, up to 64 GB, DDR4-2933 (i7/i9) / DDR4-2666 (i5 and below), dual-channel, XMP supported - Storage: 6× SATA 6 Gb/s, 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA, 2242/2260/2280) - RAID: 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA only) - Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16, 2× PCIe x1 - Display: 1× DVI-D (1920×1200 @60 Hz), 1× HDMI 1.4 (4096×2160 @30 Hz) - USB: 6× USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps, 6× USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC892, 7.1-channel HD Audio - LAN: Realtek 8111H Gigabit - BIOS: UEFI AMI, 128 Mb flash, ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.2 - Warranty: 3 Years