MSI MAG B560M Mortar Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MAG B560M Mortar WiFi is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B560 chipset and designed for the LGA1200 socket, supporting both 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. It is a well-rounded platform for gamers, content creators, and productivity-focused builders who want reliable connectivity and thermal performance in a compact form factor. Connectivity stands out as a defining strength of this board. It ships with an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot, delivering 802.11ax support across 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz bands with MU-MIMO TX/RX and speeds reaching up to 2.4 Gbps on the 160 MHz channel. Bluetooth 5.2 is also included. For wired networking, a Realtek RTL8125B controller provides a 2.5 Gbps LAN port, offering substantially more throughput than standard Gigabit connections for file transfers and low-latency gaming. USB coverage is extensive. A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the rear panel delivers up to 20 Gbps, complemented by a 10 Gbps Gen 2 internal Type-C header, three Gen 1 5 Gbps Type-A ports on the rear panel, and additional USB 2.0 ports both on the panel and via internal headers. Storage flexibility is handled by two M.2 Key-M slots and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. With an 11th Gen CPU installed, the primary M.2 slot (M2_1) runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 for maximum NVMe SSD throughput. The secondary M.2 slot (M2_2) operates at PCIe 3.0 x4 via the chipset. Both M.2 slots support 2242, 2260, and 2280 form-factor drives. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF optical output. For RGB enthusiasts, the board provides one 4-pin RGB header and two 3-pin addressable RAINBOW LED headers, along with four EZ Debug LEDs for quick hardware diagnostics. Key Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1200 | Chipset: Intel B560 - CPU Support: 10th & 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4x DDR4 slots, up to 128 GB; XMP supported; OC up to 5066+ MHz (1DPC 1R) - Storage: 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 on M2_1 with 11th Gen; PCIe 3.0 x4 on M2_2); 6x SATA 6 Gb/s - GPU Slots: 2x PCIe x16 (PCIe 4.0/3.0 from CPU; PCIe 3.0 from chipset); 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Multi-GPU: AMD CrossFire (2-way) - Display: HDMI 2.0b (4K 60Hz); DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz) — requires CPU with iGPU - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (up to 2.4 Gbps, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.2 - LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps - USB: 1x Gen 2x2 20 Gbps Type-C (rear); 1x Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-C (internal); 3x Gen 1 5 Gbps Type-A (rear); multiple USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF out - Fan Headers: 1x CPU, 1x water-pump, 2x system - Warranty: 3 Years