GAME IN STYLE The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in color with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications. With the MPG series, transform your equipment into the center of attention and top leaderboards in style.
PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.
THERMAL SOLUTION FOR MORE CORES AND HIGHER PERFORMANCE With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.
M.2 SHIELD FROZR World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.
FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you to check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
CORE BOOST Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU while high-loading operation.
1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING! MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
MORE FOR PERFORMANCE LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components. DIGITALL POWER DESIGN A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.
PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDING Featuring the pre-installed IO shielding, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.
MORE USER FRIENDLY ENHANCEMENTS XL CLIP The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer. EZ DEBUG LED Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
CERTIFIED FOR GAMING MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback from the world’s best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard that’s both powerful and reliable.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.
EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.
EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE MSI MPG B460I GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.
OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSD PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel Optane Memory device. Intel Optane technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.
EASY RAID SETUP WITH M.2 GENIE Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed and put multiple SSDs in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. That’s why we created M.2 Genie, a brilliant feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 and U.2 much easier and less time consuming.
DRAGON CENTER MSI brand new Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
CLICK BIOS 5 Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!
MSI APP PLAYER Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless gaming experience between mobile games and PC platform, and leverages customized features as specific keyboard lighting and better graphics with multi-task works.
CONNECTIVITY MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK 2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.
SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY The WIFI 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and could provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment. Comparing to the WIFI 5, which can only send the data packet to one device at a time on each channel, the WIFI 6 could combine the packet, separate to several devices and allow signals from the different devices bundled together. This new technology provides all the devices in the same network environment with same and harmonious traffic bandwidth in an efficient way.
OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY! MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency. DEDICATED HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR Make sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound. HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured. HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal. ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated. SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.
USB FRONT TYPE-C MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.
Specification:
Internal I/O |
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Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
Front panel connector | Yes |
12V power connector | Yes |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,Micro SATA III |
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
Serial port headers | 1 |
Parallel connector | Yes |
Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Technical details |
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Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel B460 |
Serial port headers | 1 |
Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
Component for | PC |
Audio |
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Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Performance |
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Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel B460 |
RAID levels | 0,1,5,10 |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
Component for | PC |
Processor |
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Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® |
Processor socket | LGA 1200 |
Memory |
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Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Non-ECC | Yes |
Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666,2933 MHz |
Supported memory module capacities | 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB |
Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers |
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Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,Micro SATA III |
RAID levels | 0,1,5,10 |
Graphics |
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Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
Rear panel I/O ports |
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
Microphone in | Yes |
Headphone outputs | 1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
DVI-D ports quantity | 1 |
Network |
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Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111H |
Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Features |
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Power source type | ATX |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel B460 |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
Component for | PC |
Audio chip | Realtek ALC892 / Realtek ALC897 |
Expansion slots |
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Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 2 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
BIOS |
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BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
BIOS memory size | 128 Mbit |
Power |
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Power source type | ATX |
Video |
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Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
Software |
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Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Drivers included | Yes |
Weight & dimensions |
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Width | 9.61" (244 mm) |
Depth | 9.61" (244 mm) |
Packaging content |
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Drivers included | Yes |
Cables included | SATA |