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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black components and silver I/O shield

MSI

MSI PRO B360M PRO-VH Intel motherboard

SKU CH-61FW-86J9E

Micro-ATX board for 8th and 9th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR4 memory, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, six SATA ports and an M.2 slot

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • CPU TypeSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron pro
  • ChipsetIntel B360
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x VGA port,
  • Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardSupports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 32 GB at 2666 MHz
  • HDMI output up to 4096 x 2160 at 30 Hz for 4K displays
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus one M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 drives
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and 1 Gbps LAN for everyday connectivity

Socket LGA 1151 (300 Series) foundation

The MSI PRO B360M PRO-VH is a Micro ATX board built on the Intel B360 chipset for LGA 1151 processors from the 8th and 9th generations including Core Pentium Gold and Celeron models. It is not compatible with earlier LGA 1151 CPUs. Two DDR4 slots support dual-channel memory up to 32 GB at 2666 2400 or 2133 MHz.

Thermals noise and power in daily work

The board draws power through a standard ATX connector and the CPU socket VRM without extra fan headers listed in the data. With no onboard fan or pump headers detailed the thermal profile depends on the case airflow and the cooler chosen for the installed processor. Typical office loads keep the chipset and VRM within normal operating temperatures without audible noise from the board itself.

Included accessories and software impact

Only the motherboard and the I/O shield are supplied in the package. No screws cables or driver media are included so the builder must provide mounting hardware and download the latest BIOS and drivers from the MSI website before installing Intel Optane memory or using the Realtek ALC887 7.1 audio and RTL8111H 1 Gbps LAN.

Highlights

  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 32 GB at 2666 MHz
  • HDMI output up to 4096 x 2160 at 30 Hz for 4K displays
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus one M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 drives
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and 1 Gbps LAN for everyday connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesPRO
ModelB360M PRO-VH
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU TypeSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
ChipsetIntel B360
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
* No Display support when using the Processor model with suffix "F"
Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardSupports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x12 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
* The SATA2 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
M.21 x M.2 slot (Key M)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
Intel Optane ReadyYes
* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8111H
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector1 (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x Serial port connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin system fan connector
Form FactorMicro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)8.9" x 7.3"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket.
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666 MHz.
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs.
EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot.
PCI-E Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.
X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage, Optane or USB device.
Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital po

Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 drive, and what step do builders often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle into the Key M slot, secure it with the standoff screw, and remember that using a SATA M.2 module disables the SATA2 port.

What maintenance will the Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111H LAN need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep audio and LAN drivers updated from the MSI site for stability.

What limit appears first when the VRM runs sustained heavy loads?

The 4+2 phase power design without heatsinks will hit thermal throttle before the 32 GB DDR4 2666 memory ceiling.

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