Description

The MSI B840 Gaming Plus (Wi-Fi) motherboard is based on the AMD B840 chipset and supports the latest AMD Ryzen processors using the AM5 socket. It supports up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM across four DIMM slots, with memory speeds over 8000 MT/s possible through overclocking.

For expansion, the board includes a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and additional PCIe 3.0 slots for peripherals. Storage options include two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional drives.

Networking features include 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, providing fast and stable connections. The rear I/O offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.1 output, and 7.1-channel HD audio powered by the Realtek ALC897 codec.

The motherboard’s power delivery system features a 7+2+1 phase design, paired with extended heatsinks and thermal management for stable performance during intensive gaming and tasks.

Key Features

• Supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors (AM5 socket)

• DDR5 memory up to 256GB, 8000+ MT/s (OC)

• 7+2+1 phase power design

• PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and PCIe 3.0 expansion slots

• Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots with thermal shields

• 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI 2.1 output

• Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio codec

• ATX form factor

Key Specifications

• CPU Socket: AM5

• Chipset: AMD B840

• Memory Support: DDR5, up to 256GB, 8000+ MT/s (OC)

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1× PCIe 4.0 x16

  • 1× PCIe 3.0 x4

  • 2× PCIe 3.0 x1

• Storage:

  • 2× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4

  • 4× SATA 6Gb/s

• Networking:

  • 2.5G LAN

  • Wi-Fi 7

  • Bluetooth 5.4

• Rear I/O Ports:

  • 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

  • 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

  • 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

  • 4× USB 2.0

  • 1× HDMI 2.1

  • Audio jacks (Realtek ALC897)

• Form Factor: ATX

• Operating System Support: Windows 11 64-bit