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ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE vs MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

UK manufacturer specification · Pro WS W890-SAGE

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE official product image
Exact model & source notes

Pro WS W890-SAGE motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different platforms: LGA4710 vs AM4 sockets. Each board fits only processors made for its socket. DDR5 and DDR4 memory are not interchangeable.

Choose the ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE for

  • An LGA4710 processor you already have
  • DDR5 memory you already have

Choose the MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI for

  • An AM4 processor you already have
  • DDR4 memory you already have
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 7 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

AM4 · Micro-ATX · DDR4 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI motherboard, top view of the exact global model; CPU and memory are not installed
Exact model & source notes

A Micro-ATX AM4 motherboard with AMD B550: four DDR4 slots rated up to DDR4-4400+ (OC), a PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot, two M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0 x4) and Wi-Fi AC with Bluetooth 4.2.

Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

CPU socket

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGELGA4710

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIAM4

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

Explore the full specifications

Plan the complete platform. Check the exact CPU-support list, required BIOS and memory validation before buying. PCIe generations and lane allocations can change with the processor. A socket match or slot count is not a guarantee that every component works together at its highest advertised setting.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Form factor and dimensions

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGECEB Form Factor 12 inch x 11 inch (30.5 cm x 28 cm)
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIMicro-ATX; 244 × 244 mm
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory type, slots and limit

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE8 x DIMM slots, DDR5, ECC Registered DIMM (RDIMM), 3DS-RDIMM, and Multiplexed Combined Rank DIMM (MRDIMM)* 4-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR4-4400+ (OC); A-XMP; non-ECC and ECC unbuffered
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 3733, 2DPC 1R up to 3866 and 2DPC 2R up to 3466 MHz. JEDEC speeds run up to DDR4-3200. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage interfaces and restrictions

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGETotal supports 4 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS ports and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode SlimSAS_2 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an SFF-8654 adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel®VMD) ** Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately.
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_1 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the B550 chipset. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Network interfaces and requirements

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRealtek 8111HN 1 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists a maximum Wi-Fi link rate of 433 Mb/s; this is not measured throughput. Only the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are listed.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 1 more verified difference

Audio interfaces

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGERealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRealtek ALC892 or ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEIntel® Socket LGA4710-2 for Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. BIOS: 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIAMD Ryzen 5000 / 3000 Series (except Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G) and 4000 G-Series
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (18)

DIMM slots

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI4
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR4 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum listed memory

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI128 GB
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR4 slots require DDR4 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard M.2 storage slots

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI2
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Secondary expansion slots

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical connector length and electrical lane count differ.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Flash BIOS button

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIYes
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the manual.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expansion slots and restrictions

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEIntel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** CXL (Compute Express Link) is supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_3, and PCIEX16(G5)_4 - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cooling headers

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI1 CPU; 1 pump; 3 system fan headers
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · No included fans or current limits inferred.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Processor-dependent display outputs

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIVGA; DisplayPort 4096×2160 at 60 Hz; HDMI 2.1 4096×2160 at 60 Hz
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated processor graphics; CPU-dependent modes.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Internal headers and connectors

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEFan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 4-pin VRM Fan header (with VRM fan onboard) Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 4-pin to 24-pin Main Power connectors 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 2 x 8-pin PCIe to CPU power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage Related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x SlimSAS connector USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 header(s) 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x CPU Over voltage jumper 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD header(s)/switch(es) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x VROC header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NVMe RAID modes

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRAID 0/1
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed operating systems

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEWindows 11
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Primary expansion-slot link

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIPCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor; not a measured graphics performance result.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-panel ports

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x DP IN ports
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SATA storage ports

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI4
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SATA RAID modes

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRAID 0/1/10
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires array configuration. No cross-controller array support inferred.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB ports and headers

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGERear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front USB header capacity

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-C
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires case ports and cables; not rear sockets.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear USB ports

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Interface limits, not measured aggregate throughput.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

What it brings

  • Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.

What to check

  • Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

What it brings

What to check

  • Older wireless (Wi-Fi AC, up to 433 Mb/s link rate, and Bluetooth 4.2), only 1 Gb Ethernet, and rear USB tops out at 5 Gb/s with no USB-C.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
26 of 26 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE and MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
SpecificationASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
CPU socketDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
LGA4710AM4
ChipsetDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Intel® W890 ChipsetAMD B550
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
CEB Form Factor 12 inch x 11 inch (30.5 cm x 28 cm)Micro-ATX; 244 × 244 mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Intel® Socket LGA4710-2 for Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. BIOS: 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)AMD Ryzen 5000 / 3000 Series (except Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G) and 4000 G-Series
Listed operating systems
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

No source recorded.

Windows 11Not provided
Rear Flash BIOS button
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the manual.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedYes
Memory type, slots and limitDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 3733, 2DPC 1R up to 3866 and 2DPC 2R up to 3466 MHz. JEDEC speeds run up to DDR4-3200. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
8 x DIMM slots, DDR5, ECC Registered DIMM (RDIMM), 3DS-RDIMM, and Multiplexed Combined Rank DIMM (MRDIMM)* 4-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR4-4400+ (OC); A-XMP; non-ECC and ECC unbuffered
Maximum listed memory
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR4 slots require DDR4 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided128 GB
DIMM slots
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR4 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the B550 chipset. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Total supports 4 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS ports and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode SlimSAS_2 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an SFF-8654 adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel®VMD) ** Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately.1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_1 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slots
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Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided2
SATA storage ports
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Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
SATA RAID modes
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Manufacturer specification · Requires array configuration. No cross-controller array support inferred.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedRAID 0/1/10
NVMe RAID modes
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Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedRAID 0/1
Expansion slots and restrictions
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Intel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** CXL (Compute Express Link) is supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_3, and PCIEX16(G5)_4 - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.Not provided
Primary expansion-slot link
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Manufacturer specification · PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor; not a measured graphics performance result.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedPCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16
Secondary expansion slots
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Manufacturer specification · Physical connector length and electrical lane count differ.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
USB ports and headers
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Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3ANot provided
Rear-panel ports
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2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x DP IN portsNot provided
Audio interfacesDifferent
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MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.Realtek ALC892 or ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Processor-dependent display outputs
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Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated processor graphics; CPU-dependent modes.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedVGA; DisplayPort 4096×2160 at 60 Hz; HDMI 2.1 4096×2160 at 60 Hz
Rear USB ports
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Manufacturer specification · Interface limits, not measured aggregate throughput.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A
Front USB header capacity
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Manufacturer specification · Requires case ports and cables; not rear sockets.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-C
Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent
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MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists a maximum Wi-Fi link rate of 433 Mb/s; this is not measured throughput. Only the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are listed.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately.Realtek 8111HN 1 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2
Cooling headers
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Manufacturer specification · No included fans or current limits inferred.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided1 CPU; 1 pump; 3 system fan headers
Internal headers and connectors
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Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 4-pin VRM Fan header (with VRM fan onboard) Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 4-pin to 24-pin Main Power connectors 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 2 x 8-pin PCIe to CPU power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage Related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x SlimSAS connector USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 header(s) 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x CPU Over voltage jumper 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD header(s)/switch(es) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x VROC header 1 x Thermal Sensor headerNot provided
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