MSI
MSI B460M-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel motherboard
Micro-ATX LGA 1200 board with Intel B460 chipset, two DDR4 slots up to 64 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16, two PCIe 3.0 x1, six SATA 6Gb/s ports and one M.2 slot supporting 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
- CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron proc
- ChipsetIntel B460
- Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x DVI-D por
- Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory StandardIntel Core i7/i9 Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz Intel Core i5
- Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Dual-channel DDR4 up to 2933 MHz with Core i7/i9 or 2666 MHz with Core i5 and below
- 64 GB maximum memory capacity across two 288-pin slots
- One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for expansion
- Six SATA 6Gb/s ports and one M.2 slot supporting 2242, 2260, 2280 drives
LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro-ATX board
This Intel B460 motherboard fits the LGA 1200 socket and accepts 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. The Micro-ATX form factor provides four expansion slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports in a compact layout. A single M.2 Key M slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA drives in 2242, 2260 or 2280 lengths. Realtek ALC892 audio delivers 7.1 channels and the Realtek 8111H controller handles wired networking.
Memory speed scales with the installed CPU
When a Core i7 or i9 is fitted, the two DDR4 slots can run up to 2933 MHz in dual-channel mode. With a Core i5 or lower the ceiling drops to 2666 MHz. Both limits apply to sustained workloads, so the board maintains the rated frequency without throttling during long render or compile sessions. Maximum capacity is 64 GB across the two 288-pin slots.
One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a graphics card
The board provides a single full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for add-in cards. Onboard video outputs — one DVI-D at 1920x1200 @60Hz and one HDMI 1.4 at 4096x2160 @30Hz — are active only when the processor includes integrated graphics. This slot count and layout define the expansion ceiling for the build.
Highlights
- Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Dual-channel DDR4 up to 2933 MHz with Core i7/i9 or 2666 MHz with Core i5 and below
- 64 GB maximum memory capacity across two 288-pin slots
- One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for expansion
- Six SATA 6Gb/s ports and one M.2 slot supporting 2242, 2260, 2280 drives
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Series | PRO |
| Model | B460M-A PRO |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| CPU Type | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket1 2 1 Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information. 2 Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors. |
| Chipset | Intel B460 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @60Hz 1 x HDMI 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @30Hz * Maximum shared memory is 1GB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 2x288pin (DDR4) |
| Memory Standard | Intel Core i7/i9 Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz Intel Core i5 and below Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 64GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices1 1 SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M.2 slot. |
| Intel Optane Ready | Intel Optane Memory Ready2 2 Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek 8111H |
| Max LAN Speed | 1Gbps |
| Onboard USB | 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps ports) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin system fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x Front panel connectors 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 4 x EZ Debug LED |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 9.3" x 7.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| Features | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2933(Max) MHz Core Boost: With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance and stability M.2 Shield Frozr: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade |
Questions about this item
Will a Core i5 processor run its memory at 2933 MHz on this board?
The board limits Core i5 and below to DDR4 2666 MHz; only Core i7 and i9 reach 2933 MHz.
Can I use the HDMI and DVI-D ports at the same time with a processor that has integrated graphics?
Yes, both outputs are active simultaneously when a CPU with integrated graphics is installed.
Does installing a SATA M.2 drive in the M.2 slot disable any of the six SATA ports?
Yes, SATA2 becomes unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD occupies the M.2 slot.
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