MSI B550 TomaHawk AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen Socket AM4 ATX Motherboard
Overview:
MAG B550 TOMAHAWK
- Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5100+(OC) MHz
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience.
- Enhanced Power Design: 10+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, Digital PWM, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost.
- Latest Network Solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with LAN Manager deliver the best online experience without lag.
- Mystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. Mystic Light Extension supports RGB and RAINBOW LED strip.
- Pre-installed I/O Shielding: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation.
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience.
- Multi-GPU: With Steel Armor PCI-E slots. Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire
Features:
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The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.
PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.
THERMAL SOLUTION FOR MORE CORES AND HIGHER PERFORMANCE
With more cores processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether youre a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.
LIGHTNING GEN 4 M.2
Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.
CONNECTIVITY
MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
MAG B550 TOMAHAWK features high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN for power users. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
Specifications:
Product Code | 4719072728625![]() |
Quick Spec | |
Socket | AM4 |
CPU (Max Support) | RYZEN 9 |
Chipset | AMD B550 Chipset |
DDR4 Memory | 5100(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4866(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(JEDEC)/ 3000(JEDEC)/ 2933(JEDEC)/ 2666(JEDEC)/ 2400(JEDEC)/ 2133(JEDEC) MHz |
Memory Channel | Dual |
DIMM Slots | 4 |
Max Memory (GB) | 128 |
PCI-E x16 | 2 |
PCI-E x1 | 2 |
SATAIII | 6 |
M.2 Slot | 2 |
RAID | 0/1/10 |
LAN | 1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN + 1x Realtek RTL8111H 1G LAN |
USB 3.2 ports (Front) | 1(Gen 1, Type C), 2(Gen 1, Type A) |
USB 3.2 ports (Rear) | 1(Gen 2, Type C), 1(Gen 2, Type A), 2(Gen 1, Type A) |
USB 2.0 ports (Front) | 4 |
USB 2.0 ports (Rear) | 2 |
Audio ports (Rear) | 5+ Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1200 Codec) |
DisplayPort | 1 |
HDMI | 1 |
DirectX | 12 |
Form Factor | ATX |
CrossFire | Y |
Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
Detailed Spec | |
Processor | Supports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update |
Chipset | AMD B550 Chipset |
Memory | 4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB |
Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC | |
Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/ 4733/ 4800/ 4866/ 5000/ 5100+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE | |
1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHZ | |
1DPC 2R max speed 3866 MHZ | |
2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHZ | |
2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ | |
Dual channel memory architecture | |
Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory | |
Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) | |
Supports un-buffered memory | |
Expansion Slot | 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) |
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed | |
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | |
1. The supported specification depends on installed processor. | |
2. When installing devices in M.2_2, PCI_E2 & PCI_E3 slots at the same time, PCI_E3 slot will be unavailable, and M2_2 slot only supports PCIe x2. | |
Multi-GPU | Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz |
1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz | |
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB | |
1. Available for the processor with integrated graphics. | |
2. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. | |
Storage | AMD B550 Chipset |
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
2x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor) | |
Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 | |
Supports SATA 6Gb/s | |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices | |
M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset) | |
Supports PCIe 3.0×4 | |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices | |
1. The supported specification depends on installed processor. | |
RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices |
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices | |
USB | AMD B550 Chipset |
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector) | |
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) | |
AMD Processor | |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) | |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel | |
Audio | Realtek ALC1200 Codec |
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio | |
Supports S/PDIF output | |
LAN | 1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
1x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN controller | |
Internal connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
2x M.2 slots (M-Key) | |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port | |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) | |
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) | |
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector | |
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector | |
6x 4-pin system fan connectors | |
1x Front panel audio connector | |
2x System panel connectors | |
1x Chassis Intrusion connector | |
2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors | |
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors | |
1x TPM module connector | |
1x Clear CMOS jumper | |
Back panel ports | 1. PS/2 Combo Port |
2. DisplayPort | |
3. 2.5G LAN Port | |
4. 1G LAN Port | |
5. HD Audio Connectors | |
6. Flash BIOS Button | |
7. USB 2.0 Port | |
8. HDMI Port | |
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A) | |
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A + Type-C) | |
11. Optical S/PDIF OUT | |
Dimensions | ATX Form Factor |
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) | |
Mounting | 9 mounting holes |
Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |