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Green micro-ATX board with silver AM4 socket and black slots

MSI

MSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS AMD motherboard

SKU CH-B4KG-KZD4S

Micro ATX board for Socket AM4 Ryzen CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA III ports, Realtek 7.1 audio and Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 1st and 2nd generation processors with AM4 pins an
  • ChipsetAMD B450
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 3466 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot AMD Ryzen first and second generation pr
  • Supports Ryzen 1st and 2nd generation CPUs on Socket AM4
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 3466Mhz and 64GB capacity
  • Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1 channel audio
  • Realtek 8111H provides Gigabit LAN connectivity
  • Two USB 3.1 Gen1 plus eight USB 2.0 ports available

Socket AM4 micro-ATX board

The MSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS is a micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B450 chipset for Socket AM4 processors. It accepts Ryzen first and second generation CPUs as well as Ryzen and Athlon models with Radeon Vega graphics. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs up to 3466 MHz with a 64 GB maximum capacity. A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot handles graphics expansion.

Straightforward installation with common pitfalls

The board drops into any micro-ATX or larger chassis using standard standoffs and the supplied I/O shield. One SATA cable and a CMOS battery are included in the box. Builders often forget to seat the 8-pin CPU power connector or to update the BIOS before installing a newer Ryzen processor, which can leave the system without POST.

Compatibility checks before purchase

Verify that your CPU cooler clears the VRM heatsink area on this compact layout. Confirm the power supply provides an 8-pin EPS connector for the CPU. Ensure your memory kit is DDR4 and does not exceed the 64 GB total limit across the two slots. Check that your case front-panel headers match the board pin-out for USB 2.0 and audio connections.

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Price $70.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS
Model nameMSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 1st and 2nd generation processors with AM4 pins and Ryzen processors with Radeon Vega display chips/Athlon processors with Radeon Vega display chips
CPU socketSocket AM4
ChipsetAMD B450
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 3466 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support1XM.2 interface, 4xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 decoding chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Realtek 8111H Gigabit network interface card

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Realtek ALC892 codec is delivering 7.1 channel audio after installing the board?

Connect speakers to the rear analogue jacks, open the Realtek control panel in Windows, and run the 7.1 speaker test; all eight channels should play distinct tones if the codec is active.

Which accessories are included with the motherboard and what must I source myself?

The box contains the board, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; you must supply a Socket AM4 CPU, DDR4 memory modules, storage drives and a power supply.

Should I choose a Ryzen 1st/2nd generation CPU or a Ryzen with Radeon Vega graphics for full PCIe 3.0 x16 speed?

Ryzen 1st and 2nd generation processors run the primary slot at x16, while Ryzen and Athlon APUs with Radeon Vega graphics limit it to x8 or x4 respectively.

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