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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black heatsinks and silver LGA 1200 socket

MSI

MSI B560M PLUS Intel motherboard LGA 1200 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-XM1F-6N384

A Micro ATX Intel B560 motherboard for LGA 1200 CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB, PCIe 4.0 on 11th Gen and PCIe 3.0 on 10th Gen, four SATA III ports, one M.2 slot, 1 Gbps Intel LAN.

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Cor
  • ChipsetIntel B560
  • Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 4800 (OC)/4700 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4500
  • Maximum Memory Supported64GB
  • PCI Slots1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4800 OC with 64 GB maximum capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot enabled with 11th Gen CPUs for high-speed graphics
  • Intel I219V 1 Gbps LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio built in
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps ports plus six USB 2.0 ports for peripherals

B560M PLUS for 10th and 11th Gen Intel

The MSI B560M PLUS uses the Intel B560 chipset and an LGA 1200 socket to support 10th and 11th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It fits a Micro ATX chassis and provides four DDR4 slots with a 64GB maximum capacity. Dual-channel memory runs at speeds up to 4800 OC depending on the CPU installed.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The board draws power through standard ATX and CPU connectors and runs within typical B560 limits for everyday workloads. Passive heatsinks on the VRM and chipset keep temperatures steady without adding active noise. Fan headers allow automatic speed curves so system acoustics stay low during light use and rise only when sustained loads demand it.

Build quality, connectors and daily use

A reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the CPU and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot from the PCH handle graphics and add-in cards securely. Four SATA III ports and one M.2 interface give flexible storage options. Rear I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, four USB 2.0 Type-A ports and an Intel I219V 1Gbps LAN jack. Realtek ALC897 provides 7.1-channel audio. Internal headers add two more USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and two USB 2.0 ports for front-panel connectivity.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4800 OC with 64 GB maximum capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot enabled with 11th Gen CPUs for high-speed graphics
  • Intel I219V 1 Gbps LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio built in
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps ports plus six USB 2.0 ports for peripherals

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI B560M PLUS
ModelMSI B560M PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core ™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1200
ChipsetIntel B560
Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 4800 (OC)/4700 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4500 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4300 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3666 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
PCI Slots1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU)
Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU
Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From PCH)
SATA RAID1XM.2 interface, 4xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN Chipset1x Intel I219V 1Gbps LAN controller
Onboard USB4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel,2 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU in the LGA 1200 socket and what step is often missed?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower the load plate, and lock the retention lever; the step many miss is removing the protective cover from the load plate before seating the CPU.

What maintenance will the board need over time?

The included CMOS battery may need replacement if the system clock drifts or BIOS settings stop saving; otherwise no routine servicing is required.

What limit appears first under sustained load?

The VRM thermal capacity on this Micro ATX board will throttle before the chipset or memory controllers do when running high-wattage 10th or 11th Gen Core processors continuously.

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