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Series

PRO1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual and the MSI datasheet name no series. The board's name carries PRO, MSI's B550 launch press release has a PRO Series section, and the datasheet tagline is Business Elegance.9Press releasethefpsreview.com/2020/05/21/pr-msi-announces-mpg-mag-and-pro-series-amd-b550-motherboards-with-cutting-edge-pcie-4-0-supportRead 15 October 2026The press release's PRO Series section covers the B550-A PRO, and its tag list names the B550M PRO-VDH WIFI. MSI sells the board in the PRO line.11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/uxu3t8vy1/MSI-B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFIRead 15 October 2026Page title: MSI PRO B550M PRO-VDH WIFI AM4 DDR4 Micro-ATX. The page's spec table is loaded by script and was not read.

PRO1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: PRO Series Motherboard, PRO B850M-A WIFI.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, 7C95-001R, 911-7C95-081, 911-7C95-0943Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026MSI Polish store SKU 911-7C95-081 (store feed) for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI. The same code is on MSI's EU business store.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026MSI Taiwan store SKU 911-7C95-094 in its product feed.6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026German authorized MSI dealer: manufacturer number 7C95-001R.7Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi/cat-p/c/p1001165098Read 15 October 2026Article number 7C95-001R.

PRO B850M-A WIFI1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual names only PRO B850M-A WIFI. The PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ back-connect board is a separate MSI model. No order code or regional model number was found.

GTIN / EAN

4719072733698, 8241422193936Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026EAN 4719072733698. enzure.se lists the same EAN for 7C95-001R.7Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi/cat-p/c/p1001165098Read 15 October 2026EAN 4719072733698.8Retailer pageebay.com/p/20039727611Read 15 October 2026Catalog entry for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI: MPN B550M PRO-VDH WIFI and UPC 0824142219393, stored as 824142219393. BuildCores lists another UPC for this board, which is not used.

8241424254599Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ys4ci1k5t/MSI-PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026UPC 824142425459, also shown as EAN 0824142425459. The PZ board has its own code.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

21 May 20209Press releasethefpsreview.com/2020/05/21/pr-msi-announces-mpg-mag-and-pro-series-amd-b550-motherboards-with-cutting-edge-pcie-4-0-supportRead 15 October 2026MSI's B550 launch press release, posted 2020-05-21, names the B550M PRO-VDH WIFI in its tag list but describes only the B550-A PRO in its PRO Series text. A dated announcement of this board alone was not found, so this is the lineup announcement.

6 January 20256Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 2026Article of 2025-01-06 announces the Pro B850M-A WiFi with the MSI B850 lineup.

Status

Available3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026The product is listed at 429 PLN on 2026-10-15. The store page was created on 2026-06-08.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026The store lists the board for sale at 3,390 TWD on 2026-10-15.12Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026Shows Amazon and Newegg in stock at 89.99 USD on 2026-10-15.

Available8Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-a3383558.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with offers on geizhals.eu on 2026-10-14. The base page showed no offers in one snapshot. BuildCores shows it in stock at Newegg and Walmart.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ys4ci1k5t/MSI-PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Shows Newegg at 168.99 USD and Walmart at 172.99 USD in stock on 2026-10-14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Mainstream2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026The datasheet tagline is Business Elegance and the board sits in MSI's PRO line. MSI names no gaming or creator use.

Mainstream2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850M-A-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet cover carries the tagline Business and Elegance, and the board sits in MSI's PRO series. MSI names no gaming or creator use.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: AM4 socket.

AM51Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD B5501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD B550 Chipset.

AMD B8501Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026Features: supports AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors. Read on 2026-10-15. The first-release manual says 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with a BIOS update.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, CPU row: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processors, socket AM5. The manual points to msi.com for the newest support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am4.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications table, B550 row: Overclocking Enabled: Yes. This is the chipset maker's feature, not a board spec.

Yes1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 29 says the board is designed to support overclocking. The Special Features list names Core Boost and Memory Boost. The B850 chipset allows CPU overclocking. AMD's chipset page could not be opened on 2026-10-14.

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm).

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor row: mATX, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (244 mm x 244 mm).

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm), stored as 244 mm x 244 mm.

Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 244 mm x 244 mm. Guru3D, Netcodex and the MSI Taiwan store give 243.84 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 in.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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63Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Product details: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 2026The Chinese text says a 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz copper. One search result summary of MSI's global page mentioned 8 layers, which no maker page or document confirmed.6Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 2026Six-layer PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The component overview shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors.

No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026The component overview on page 27 shows the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors. The back-connect board is the separate PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 1x EZ LED Control switch and 4x EZ Debug LEDs, which are status LEDs. The list names no lighting on the board. The RGB and RAINBOW headers are for external strips.

No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Memory Detection LED and the RGB and ARGB headers. The list names no lighting on the board itself. BuildCores shows Lighting: None.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ys4ci1k5t/MSI-PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Lighting: none listed. The headers are for external devices.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

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8+2+13Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Product details: Direct 8+2+1 Power System 60A SPS, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 2026Text names an 8+2+1 Duet Rail power system with dual 8+4-pin CPU power connectors.6Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 2026MSI's launch text through Club386: 8+2+1 phases rated at 60A.7Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-pro-b850ma-wifi-microatx-motherboard-with-wifi-7-and-5-gigabit-lanRead 14 October 20268+2+1 phase design with 60A smart power stages.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 20268+2+1 power stage layout, 60A SPS.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

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88Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-a3383558.htmlRead 14 October 2026VRM row: 8+2+1, 8x 60 A MP87661 smart power stages for VCORE, 2 for SOC and 1 for misc.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

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60A3Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Direct 8+2+1 Power System 60A SPS.6Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 20268+2+1 phases rated at 60A.7Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-pro-b850ma-wifi-microatx-motherboard-with-wifi-7-and-5-gigabit-lanRead 14 October 202660A smart power stages.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

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Richtek RT3678BE8Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-a3383558.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: RT3678BE (max 10 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). Geizhals names no maker. The RT3678 family is Richtek's. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.

8+4 pin1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x 8-pin +12V, 1x 4-pin +12V and 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector.3Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 20268+4-pin CPU power connectors.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list in the Specifications has no PCIe power connector, only the 24-pin and 8-pin ATX 12V connectors.

Yes1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 41: PCIE_PWR1, an 8-pin PCIe power connector. The Special Features list names it Supplemental PCIe Power Connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR4 memory slots.

DDR51Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Memory row: 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB, dual channel. The slots have a single latch.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR4 memory slots.

41Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

128GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: support up to 128GB.

256GB1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

4,400MT/s1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: DDR4 2667 to 4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC mode, 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz (1DPC 2R 3733, 2DPC 1R 3866, 2DPC 2R 3466). JEDEC speeds go up to 3200. MSI's store pages say up to 4400(OC).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR4-4400 MHz (OC).3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026Features: DDR4 memory up to 4400(OC) MHz.

8,200MT/s2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850M-A-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory Support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5 - 8200+ MT/s (OC). The maker names no CPU family and no module setup for the figure. The MSI Malaysia store and the Taiwan store say the same. The JEDEC range is 5600 to 4800 MT/s.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports non-ECC and ECC UDIMM memory, with no non-ECC mode qualifier. A German dealer's data sheet says ECC modules run in non-ECC mode in one row and in ECC mode in another, so the maker's list is used.

No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only.

Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	2

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and page 29: 1x PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1, from the CPU, the supported generation depends on the installed processor, 4.0 with Ryzen 5000 and 3000) and 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCI_E2 and PCI_E3, from the chipset).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics interface 1x PCIe 4.0 / 3.0 x16 slot. Expansion slots 2x PCI-E 3.0 x1.

BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 32: 2x PCIe x16 slots and 1x PCIe x1 slot. PCI_E1 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. It runs PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300. PCI_E3 is a x16 slot from the B850 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E2 is the x1 slot from the chipset, up to PCIe 3.0 x1. Guru3D also writes the second slot as PCIe 4.0 x4 in x16 physical size.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes
M2_2	3	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and pages 30 to 31. M2_1 is from the AMD processor, PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 depending on the processor, SATA 6Gb/s supported, 2242/2260/2280. M2_2 is from the B550 chipset, PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280, with no SATA mode listed. Only M2_1 has the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink (page 30), and the M2_2 steps show no heatsink. MaxMyBuild also lists a heatsink on slot 1 only. No lane sharing is stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage: 1x M.2 Gen4 x4 slot, 1x M.2 Gen3 x4 slot, 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports.12Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: slot 1 only.

BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 33 to 37, Ryzen 9000 values. M2_1 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000), 2260 and 2280 drives, under the screwless EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsink. M2_2 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300), 2260 and 2280 drives. The M2_2 install steps show a clip and no heatsink. MaxMyBuild and Geizhals agree that only one M.2 slot has a heatsink. No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode, so sata is false. The Wi-Fi module sits in a separate M.2 Key-E slot.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: slot 1 only.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the B550 chipset.

41Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the B850 chipset.

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available
DisplayPort	Not available	1	Not available
VGA	Not available	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available
PS/2	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors: 1x VGA port, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI port, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A, 1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x LAN (RJ45), 2x Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 3x audio jacks and the Flash BIOS button. LAN is a 1Gbps controller. DisplayPort 4096x2160 at 60Hz and HDMI 4096x2160 at 24Hz, both only with a processor that has integrated graphics. The manual names no DisplayPort or HDMI version. MSI's speed names are stored as USB-IF names: 5Gbps as Gen 1.

BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available

Source1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 19 and 23: 3x USB 10Gbps Type-A (CPU), 2x USB 10Gbps Type-C (B850 chipset), 3x USB 5Gbps Type-A (B850 chipset), 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 5G LAN (RJ45) and 3 audio jacks (line-in, line-out, mic-in). The MSI datasheet agrees. MSI's speed names are stored as USB-IF names: 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 10Gbps as Gen 2. DisplayPort and HDMI work only with a CPU that has integrated graphics, 4K 60 Hz. The manual gives no USB power output or DisplayPort alt mode figures. The two Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons are not ports.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	5	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port (JUSB1), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector for 2 more ports (JUSB2) and 2x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 more ports (JUSB3 and JUSB4). No USB power output is stated.

BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 43 and 44: JUSBC1 is 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C front port. JUSB3 is one 5Gbps connector for 2 ports. JUSB1 and JUSB2 are two USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ports.

Front USB-C header speed

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Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump fan and 3 system fan connectors make 5.

51Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x 4-pin CPU fan, 1x 4-pin water-pump/system fan and 3x 4-pin system fan connectors. The 7-pin EZ Conn connector carries a fan and ARGB together and is not counted.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors (addressable).

31Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors.

11Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1).

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81111Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 1x Realtek RTL8111HN 1Gbps LAN controller. The suffix HN is left out.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8111HN Gigabit LAN.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek RTL8111HN Gigabit LAN.

Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN controller. Retailer listings and Geizhals add the suffix VB, which is left out.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 on the board's Wi-Fi socket. The board is the WIFI model.

Yes1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. This applies to PRO B850M-A WIFI only.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, up to 433 Mbps, which is Wi-Fi 5.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.2.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz).

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz. 6 GHz may depend on each country's regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

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160MHz1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.9Gbps.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 31681Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168. The block diagram says 1x Intel Wi-Fi 3168.6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026Technical data: Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 1x1, Intel 3168, Bluetooth 4.2.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

4.21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dual mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE and 4.2.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.2.

5.41Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM. The version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC8921Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC892 codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. MSI's store pages list ALC892/ALC897, so later boards may use the ALC897 and no source ties a codec to a board revision.3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Audio ports (rear) Realtek ALC892/ALC897 codec.6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026Technical data: audio codec Realtek ALC892.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Audio row: Realtek ALC897 Codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. Geizhals and Netcodex say the same.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Flash BIOS Button, on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel, with a Flash BIOS port (USB 10Gbps Type-A).

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the only reset listed is 1x Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1, page 38). The back panel list has the Flash BIOS button and no Clear CMOS button.

Yes1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: Clear CMOS button on the rear panel. JBAT1 is a second jumper.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LEDs, which are single status LEDs. No two-digit display is listed.

No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. They are single status LEDs and the manual lists no two-digit display.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Specifications list no power or start button on the board. The only switch listed is the EZ LED Control switch.

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Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. No second BIOS is listed.

No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

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Yes1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

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Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless M2_1 heatsink, pages 34 to 36), EZ M.2 Clip II (locks the SSD without a screw) and EZ PCIe Clip II (release for the graphics card). The Wi-Fi antenna cables are screwed on (page 26), so antenna_connector is not stored.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6G cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 screws (3 pcs), Case badge, Product registration card, Driver DVD, Quick installation guide, MSI components compatibility and reward program card1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents, page 20: motherboard, 2 SATA 6G cables, Wi-Fi antenna, 3 M.2 screws, case badge, product registration card, driver DVD, quick installation guide and MSI components compatibility and reward program card. No I/O shield is listed.

1x Motherboard, 1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1x SATA cable, 1 x 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), 1x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 2x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents, page 22.

Links

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Product page

www.msi.com/Motherboard/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI13Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFIRead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and web search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened and no value comes from it.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850M-A-WIFI5Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user guide, the datasheet and MSI's regional stores.

Spec sheet

storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, global version, generated 2026-07-14, on MSI's datasheet server.

storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850M-A-WIFI.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850M-A-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for PRO B850M-A WIFI, generated 2025-10-31, on MSI's datasheet server.

Manual

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI User Guide for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI (69 pages), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It is the first-release guide. MSI's own manual page was not readable.

static.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdf1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI User Guide for PRO B850M-A WIFI (66 pages), hosted by buildcores.com. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own copy was not opened.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Maker product pageeu-business-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 3 Year Warranty (MSI EU business e-shop, Germany page, SKU 911-7C95-081).6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer warranty 3 years (Germany).

3years3Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026MSI Malaysia store: 3 years limited warranty. Geizhals says 3 years too.8Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-a3383558.htmlRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 Jahre.

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