MSI MAG B460M Bazooka DDR4 Intel Motherboard
MPN MSI-MAG-B460M-BAZOOKA · Brand MSI · mATX
The MSI MAG B460M Bazooka is an mATX motherboard for 10th Gen Intel LGA1200 processors, featuring four DDR4 slots (up to 128 GB), dual M.2 slots with PCIe 3.0 x4, 2.5G LAN, and 7.1-channel HD audio
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Overview
The MSI MAG B460M Bazooka is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B460 chipset, designed for 10th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors using the LGA1200 socket. Its compact 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.3 cm x 24.3 cm) footprint makes it a practical choice for compact builds that still demand capable connectivity and storage options. Memory support is a strong point: four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of non-ECC, un-buffered RAM. Core i7 and i9 processors can run memory at up to DDR4-2933 MHz, while Core i5 and below are supported at up to DDR4-2666 MHz. Dual-channel operation and Intel XMP profiles are both supported, giving users flexibility when pairing compatible memory kits. Storage is handled through four SATA 6Gb/s ports and two Key-M M.2 slots. The primary M.2 slot (M2_1) supports both PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s devices in 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 lengths. The secondary slot (M2_2) supports PCIe 3.0 x4 in 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes. Both slots are covered by MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution. Intel Optane Memory and Intel Smart Response Technology are also supported. Networking is provided by a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller, stepping beyond standard Gigabit for faster local transfers. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC892 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio output. The expansion slot layout includes one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from the CPU) and two PCIe x1 slots (from the PCH). USB connectivity totals six USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (four on the rear panel, two via internal header) and six USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear, four via internal headers). The rear panel also features HDMI (up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz) and DVI-D (up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) outputs for integrated graphics use. RGB and system management features include a 4-pin RGB LED header, a 3-pin ARGB (RAINBOW) header, and four EZ Debug LEDs for quick diagnosis. The power delivery system uses a 5+1+1 Duet Rail design with Core Boost technology. Fan control is managed via the NUVOTON NCT6687 controller, covering CPU and system fan headers plus a 4-pin water pump connector. BIOS is UEFI AMI with ACPI 6.2 and SM BIOS 3.2 compliance, stored on a 128 Mb flash chip. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for SATA drives. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verifiable Specifications Summary: - Form Factor: mATX, 24.3 cm x 24.3 cm - Socket: LGA1200 | Chipset: Intel B460 - CPU Support: 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4x DDR4 slots, up to 128 GB, DDR4-2933 (i7/i9) / DDR4-2666 (i5 and below), dual-channel, XMP - Storage: 4x SATA 6Gb/s; 2x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (M2_1 also SATA); RAID 0/1/5/10 - GPU Slot: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16; 2x PCIe x1 - LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G - Audio: Realtek ALC892, 7.1-channel HD - Video Out: HDMI + DVI-D - USB: 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6x USB 2.0 - BIOS: UEFI AMI, 128 Mb flash - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | mATX |
| Chipset | Intel® B460 Chipset |
| CPU Type | Supports 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA1200 socket |
| Lan | 1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5G LAN Controller |
| USB | Intel® B460 Chipset6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal USB connector)6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) |
| Raid | Intel® B460 ChipsetSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC892 Codec7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GBIntel® Core™ i7/i9Support DDR4-2933 Memory (Max.)Intel® Core™ i5 (Below)Supports DDR4-2666 Memory (Max.)Supports Dual-Channel modeSupports non-ECC, un-buffered memorySupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
| Storage | Intel® B460 Chipset4x SATA 6Gb/s ports2x M.2 slots (Key M)M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devicesM2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devicesIntel® Optane™ Memory ReadySupports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors |
| Led Features | 4x EZ Debug LED |
| Bios Features | 1x 128 Mb flashUEFI AMI BIOSACPI 6.2, SM BIOS 3.2 ∙Multi-language |
| Expansion Slot | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)2x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH) |
| I/O Controller | NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip |
| Back Panel Ports | PS/2 Combo PortGigabit LANUSB 2.0 PortsDVI-DHDMI PortUSB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A)USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A)HD Audio Connectors |
| Hardware Monitor | CPU/System temperature detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU/System fan speed control |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @ 30Hz, 2560×1600 @ 60Hz1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
| Internal Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (support additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)1x 4-pin CPU fan connector1x 4-pin water pump connector2x 4-pin system fan connectors1x front panel audio connector2x system panel connectors1x parallel port connector1x serial port connector1x Chassis Intrusion connector1x Clear CMOS jumper1x 4-pin RGB LED connector1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector1x TPM module connector |
