MSI B350M Pro-VDH AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard

Description

Build a compact AMD system with the B350M Pro-VDH AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard from MSI . This motherboard is armed with an AMD B350 chipset and an AM4 socket to support AMD's RYZEN as well as 7th-generation versions of A-series and Athlon processors. With four DDR4 memory slots, you can instal up to 64GB of memory modules that operate at up to 3200 MHz frequencies. For long-term storage capabilities, the B350M Pro-VDH has four SATA 6 Gb/s connections as well as one M.2 slot for accommodating ultra-fast SSDs running under PCIe technology.

The B350M Pro-VDH motherboard lets you create a Windows system that can provide detailed visuals by utilising an APU and its HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA outputs. You can also build a gaming machine by installing a dedicated graphics card in the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for quickly rendering 3D textures. For USB connections, four USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0 ports are available. Other notable connectors include a Gigabit Ethernet port and a PS/2 combo port as well as three audio jacks powered by a Realtek ALC892 audio processor. There's also a pair of PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for expanding the system's capabilities with 802.11 Wi-Fi, expansion ports, and more.

Features

AM4 Socket

AM4 chipsets provide dedicated PCIe lanes for USB, graphics, data, and other I/O.

Cooling

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and quietness. Hysteresis technology is on board to make your fans spin up fluently to help ensure your system stays silent. Total Fan Control software is offered so you can take control of your fans and cheque the system's characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for the CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan's speeds automatically.

Audio

This motherboard offers high-quality sound by offering separated audio layers, golden audio jacks, and Chemi-Con audio capacitors as well as an isolated audio design, De-Pop protection, and EMI-shielded HD audio processor. It comes equipped with three audio jacks that deliver 5.1-channel audio through your speaker system.

Software Included

• X-Boost increases USB speeds of up to 20% and optimises SSDs to keep the system fast and maximise storage
• Network Genie for cloud computing and data syncing as well as changing the application's traffic priority
• DDR4 Boost enhances memory speeds
• MSI Command Centre allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximise performance, and optimise cooling
• MSI Live Update automatically downloads and instals the latest drivers, BIOS, and software patches
• RAMDisk creates a virtual drive from RAM
• MSI M-Cloud can turn your system into an access point and personal cloud
• CLICK BIOS 5 offers sharp scalable fonts and EZ and Advanced modes as well as search and favourites features to help you configure the system's components
• Secure Erase+ uses an optimised formatting algorithm, so SSDs can operate at maximum speeds
• MSI OC Genie 4 helps you overclock a processor with a single button

Additional Features

• DVI and VGA video outputs for legacy monitors, beamers, and other displays
• M.2 slot delivers speeds of up to 32 Gb/s using PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes
• Fully-isolated memory circuitry and optimised traces help ensure stability and performance
• Onboard LEDs for key components indicate the source of the problem, so you'll know what to fix
• Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components
• Protective ICs prevent damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB devices
• PCI Express Steel Armour slots are armed with more solder points to prevent electromagnetic interference and damage from heavy graphics cards
• Double ESD protection and double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes to protect the motherboard from Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges

Specifications