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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black slots and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI B150M ICAFE Intel B150 LGA 1151 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-X3CA-ZXPKA

Micro ATX board for 6th-gen Intel CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz up to 32GB, PCIe 3.0 x16, six SATA III ports, Realtek ALC887 7.1 audio, dual LAN and USB 3.0/2.0 headers

  • ProcessorSupports 6th generation LGA1151 architecture Intel Core i3/i
  • ChipsetIntel B150
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 2133 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 × 16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 × 1 slots
  • Supports 6th gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium, Celeron via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz memory up to 32GB for responsive multitasking
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 plus two x1 slots for GPU and add-in cards
  • Six SATA III ports with RAID for fast storage arrays
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1 channel audio plus dual LAN (1 GbE RJ45 + 10GbE SFP)

B150M ICAFE LGA 1151 platform

The MSI B150M ICAFE is an Intel B150 chipset motherboard built for the LGA 1151 socket. It accepts 6th generation Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron processors. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs at 2133MHz with a 32GB maximum capacity. The Micro ATX form factor fits compact chassis while keeping essential expansion.

Micro ATX layout with dual Ethernet

A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide room for a graphics card and add-in boards. Six SATA III ports handle multiple drives without a separate controller. Rear I/O supplies four USB 3.0 ports while internal headers add two more USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 connections. Networking uses one standard RJ45 gigabit port and one 10GbE SFP interface for high-speed uplinks. Realtek ALC887 audio delivers 7.1 channel output.

Bundle adds back-panel and SATA cable

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA data cable and a chassis I/O back panel. No WiFi antenna is present because the board lacks an onboard WiFi module. These items let you install the board and connect storage immediately without sourcing extra brackets or cables.

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Price $57.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI B150M ICAFE
Model nameMSI B150M ICAFE
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 DDR4 2133 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

How fast does the DDR4 2133MHz dual-channel memory interface run in practice?

The board runs dual-channel DDR4 at 2133MHz, capping memory bandwidth at that speed regardless of faster modules installed.

What chassis clearance does the Micro ATX board with one PCIe 3.0 x16 and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots require?

A Micro ATX case with at least three expansion-slot openings and standard standoff spacing fits the board and its full-length x16 card.

How is the supplied CMOS battery installed, and what step is often missed?

Place the included battery into the onboard holder with the marked side facing up and press until it clicks; skipping the click leaves the board without backup power.

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