UK manufacturer catalogue configuration · 911-7E66-001
MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI in the manufacturer’s documented UK configuration. Its published technical specifications retain the source’s connection, mode and configuration conditions.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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Manufacturer specificationsAM5 · ATX · DDR5 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification
An ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD B850: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-8400+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, four M.2 slots (two PCIe 5.0 x4), Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.
Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.
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MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableManufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.
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MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableThe overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.
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MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableM2_1 and M2_2 connect to the CPU (PCIe 5.0 x4); M2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2) and M2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connect to the chipset. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
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MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableManufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 requires supported Windows 11, drivers and access point; MSI specifies Windows 11 24H2 for full Wi-Fi 7 operation. 6 GHz availability depends on country rules. Bluetooth version depends on module vendor and drivers; no measured throughput is claimed.
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MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableManufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
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MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableManufacturer specification · Status LEDs, not a numeric POST display or an automatic repair guarantee.
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Manufacturer specification · Full manufacturer RAID restrictions: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices. SATA and NVMe modes are not inferred from each other.
MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableManufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration; no data protection guarantee.
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed processor families; exact CPU support and necessary BIOS revision depend on the current MSI support list. A family statement is not a guarantee for every CPU.
MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableManufacturer 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 MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
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Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.
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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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.
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Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
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All three slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E3 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 drops to x2 with M2_3 populated; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.
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Manufacturer specification · Button presence only. Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the exact manual.
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Manufacturer specification · CPU and BIOS dependent; some combinations may fail to boot. This is not full clock-driver operation.
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Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not supplied fans or an assertion of current limits.
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Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics; supported modes depend on processor.
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC configurations, not guaranteed kit speed or measured application performance. CPU, BIOS, memory rank and DIMMs per channel determine support.
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Manufacturer specification · PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.
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Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
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Manufacturer specification · Full manufacturer RAID restrictions: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices. SATA and NVMe modes are not inferred from each other.
MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI lists RAID modes for M.2 NVMe drives only; SATA RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification
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Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible case ports and cabling; not rear sockets.
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Manufacturer specification · Port inventory and interface ratings, not simultaneous measured throughput or charging power.
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| Specification | MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI | MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI |
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CPU socket SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | AM5 | AM5 |
Chipset SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | AMD B850 | AMD B850 |
PCB form factor and dimensionsDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | mATX 243.84mmx243.84mm | ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm |
CPU and firmware supportDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed processor families; exact CPU support and necessary BIOS revision depend on the current MSI support list. A family statement is not a guarantee for every CPU. MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX 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 MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors Socket AM5 | AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series |
Supported operating systems SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | Support for Windows ® 11 64-bit | Not provided |
Rear Flash BIOS button SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Button presence only. Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the exact manual. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Yes |
Memory generation, slots, capacity and conditionsDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MT/s Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO TM Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only* * CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPUs may fail to boot, but future BIOS updates will improve compatibility. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/. | 4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support |
Maximum listed memory SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 256 GB |
DIMM slots SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 4 |
Published memory OC configurations SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC configurations, not guaranteed kit speed or measured application performance. CPU, BIOS, memory rank and DIMMs per channel determine support. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Ryzen 9000: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s; 1DPC 2R / 2DPC 1R / 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s |
CUDIMM operating mode SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · CPU and BIOS dependent; some combinations may fail to boot. This is not full clock-driver operation. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | Clock-driver bypass mode only |
Storage interfaces and lane-sharing conditionsDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI M2_1 and M2_2 connect to the CPU (PCIe 5.0 x4); M2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2) and M2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connect to the chipset. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | 2x M.2 (Qty) M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices 4x SATA 6G (Qty) M2_1 slot • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors) M2_2 slot • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 8700/ 8600/ 8400/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors) *Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions. | 2 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s |
SATA RAID modes and restrictions SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification · Full manufacturer RAID restrictions: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices. SATA and NVMe modes are not inferred from each other. MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI MSI lists RAID modes for M.2 NVMe drives only; SATA RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices | Not listed by the manufacturer |
M.2 NVMe RAID modes and restrictionsDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification · Full manufacturer RAID restrictions: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices. SATA and NVMe modes are not inferred from each other. MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration; no data protection guarantee. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices | RAID 0/1/10 |
Full manufacturer RAID specification SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices | Not provided |
Onboard M.2 storage slots SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 4 |
SATA storage ports SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 4 |
Expansion slots and CPU restrictions SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | 2x PCI-E x16 slot (Qty) 1x PCI-E x1 slot (Qty) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E1 slot • Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors) • Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor) | Not provided |
Primary expansion-slot link SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16 |
Expansion slots and electrical links SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI All three slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E3 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 drops to x2 with M2_3 populated; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Onboard audio specificationDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX 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 MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Realtek ® ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio | Realtek ALC4080 codec; 7.1-channel |
USB ports and headers SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 3x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front) | Not provided |
Rear-panel ports SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | Clear CMOS Button DisplayPort 1.4 USB 10Gbps (Type-A) USB 5Gbps (Type-A) 5G LAN Wi-Fi / Bluetooth HD Audio Connectors Flash BIOS Button HDMI™ USB 10Gbps (Type-A) USB 10Gbps (Type-C) USB 5Gbps (Type-A) | Not provided |
Processor-dependent display outputs SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | 1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. | Not provided |
Processor-dependent display outputs SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics; supported modes depend on processor. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | HDMI 2.1 FRL: up to 8K 60 Hz |
Rear USB ports SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Port inventory and interface ratings, not simultaneous measured throughput or charging power. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 4 USB 2.0; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C |
Front USB header capacity SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible case ports and cabling; not rear sockets. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 4 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C |
Network interfaces and operating-system conditionsDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 requires supported Windows 11, drivers and access point; MSI specifies Windows 11 24H2 for full Wi-Fi 7 operation. 6 GHz availability depends on country rules. Bluetooth version depends on module vendor and drivers; no measured throughput is claimed. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | lan: Realtek ® 8126 5G LAN; wireless lan & bluetooth: Wi-Fi 7 Solution The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.9Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be Supports Bluetooth ® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM * 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2. ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2. | Realtek 8126VB 5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 |
Diagnostic featuresDifferent SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Status LEDs, not a numeric POST display or an automatic repair guarantee. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | 4x EZ Debug LED 1x EZ Memory Detection LED | 4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Memory Detection LED |
Cooling headers SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI No source recorded. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not supplied fans or an assertion of current limits. MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications | Not provided | 1 CPU; 1 pump/system combo; 6 system fan headers |
Internal headers and connectors SourcesMSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI — official UK specification tableMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI No source recorded. | 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) 1x CPU Fan 1x PUMP_SYS Fan 3x System Fan 1x ARGB+FAN Header (JAF_1) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Com Port (JCOM) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports | Not provided |
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