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Green rectangular micro-ATX motherboard with black PCIe and silver DIMM slots, silver LGA 1151 socket, blue SATA ports

MSI

MSI B150M ICAFE D3 LGA 1151 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AZ40-0THC1

Micro-ATX board with Intel B150 chipset, LGA 1151 socket, dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, six SATA III ports, 7.1-channel Realtek ALC887 audio.

  • ProcessorSupports 6th generation LGA1151 architecture Intel Core i3/i
  • ChipsetIntel B150
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 × 16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 × 1 slots
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz delivers smooth everyday performance
  • Six SATA III ports provide ample storage expansion options
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1 channel audio ensures clear sound quality
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots allow flexible add-in cards

Micro ATX B150 platform

This motherboard uses the Intel B150 chipset in a Micro ATX form factor and fits LGA 1151 processors from the 6th generation Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron families. It is aimed at system builders who need a compact board for office or light workstation tasks with legacy DDR3 memory.

Dual-channel DDR3 under load

The board runs dual-channel DDR3 at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz up to 32 GB total, so sustained workloads keep both channels fed without throttling. A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots handle graphics or add-in cards while six SATA III ports keep storage bandwidth steady during long transfers.

Straightforward install with basic kit

Installation follows the standard Micro ATX screw pattern and the box supplies a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O shield, so most builders can mount it without extra parts. The only common snag is forgetting to seat the DDR3 modules fully in the dual-channel slots, which prevents the system from posting.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI B150M ICAFE D3
Model nameMSI B150M ICAFE D3
Processor
ProcessorSupports 6th generation LGA1151 architecture Intel Core i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium, Celeron processors
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel B150
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Decoder Chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 GbE RJ45 interface + 1 10GbE SFP interface
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 × 16 slot
2 PCIe 3.0 × 1 slots
Onboard USB headers6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 2 via onboard USB ports)
4 USB 2.0 ports (4 via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

Will this board take a 6th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7?

Yes, the LGA 1151 socket supports 6th-generation Core i3, i5 and i7 as well as Pentium and Celeron processors.

What is the maximum RAM capacity and which speeds are supported?

The board runs dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB total at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz.

How many SATA drives can I connect and are there USB 3.0 headers?

Six SATA III ports are available, plus two internal USB 3.0 headers for front-panel ports.

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