MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI AMD motherboard
Micro-ATX AM4 board with Wi-Fi, PCIe 4.0 x16, four DDR4 slots up to 4400 MHz and 128 GB capacity
- ProcessorSupports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, and future
- ChipsetAMD B550
- Form factorMicro ATX
- CPU socketAM4
- Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
- Supported memorySupports DDR4 4400+/ 4266/ 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 346
Model B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
- Supports 3rd Gen Ryzen and future CPUs with BIOS update
- DDR4 memory up to 4400 MHz via A-XMP OC mode
- PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for high-speed graphics and storage
- Built-in Wi-Fi AC up to 433 Mbps with low CPU load
- 2 oz thickened copper PCB for improved heat dissipation
AM4 Micro-ATX for Ryzen builds
The MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI fits AM4 socket 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs and future Ryzen processors with a BIOS update. Its Micro-ATX footprint suits compact workstations or budget gaming rigs. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode.
Passive chipset cooling and VRM heatsinks
The B550 chipset runs without a fan so silent operation is guaranteed. Extended VRM heatsinks and a 2 oz copper PCB spread heat from the digital power phase array. PCIe 4.0 support depends on the installed processor.
M.2 Shield Frozr and Wi-Fi AC
A built-in M.2 shield covers the Lightning Gen 4 slot to limit SSD throttling under load. Onboard Wi-Fi delivers up to 433 Mbps with low CPU overhead. Rear I/O includes a Flash BIOS Button for CPU-less updates.
How it compares
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- Price $79.99
- Cheaper than about 83% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | MSI |
| Product line | PRO |
| Model name | B550M PRO-VDH WIFI |
| Part number | B550M PRO-VDH WIFI |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Supports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update |
| CPU socket | AM4 |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slot count | 4 × 288pin (DDR4) |
| Supported memory | Supports DDR4 4400+/ 4266/ 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz by A-XMP OC MODE Supports DDR4 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz by JEDEC 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz 1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHz 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHz 2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHz |
| Max supported RAM | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual Channel |
| Storage | |
| SATA ports | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 slots | 2 x 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 storage devices M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset) Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices * The supported specification depends on installed processor. |
| SATA and RAID support | 0/1/10 |
| Audio & video | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec |
| Sound channels | 7.1 Channels |
| Connectivity | |
| Ethernet controller | Realtek 8111HN |
| Maximum network speed | 1 Gbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standard | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) up to 433 Mbit/s speed. |
| Bluetooth support | Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE, 4.2 |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe 4.0 x16 slots | 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) * * The supported specification depends on installed processor. |
| PCIe 3.0 x16 slots | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| PCIe x16 slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 |
| PCIe x4 slots | 3 x PCI Express x4 |
| PCIe x1 slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
| PCI slots | 1 x PCI Slot |
| Rear panel ports | 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| PS/2 ports | 1 |
| Serial ports | 3 |
| Video connectors | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 x HDMI |
| Ethernet port | 1 x RJ45 |
| USB 3.1 ports | 2 x USB 3.1 |
| USB 3.0 ports | 4 x USB 3.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 9 x USB 2.0 |
| S/PDIF output | 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
| Game/midi ports | 1 |
| Audio jacks | 6 Ports |
| Onboard USB headers | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s Type-C port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
| Power | |
| Power connectors | 1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector |
| Size & build | |
| Form factor | Micro ATX |
| Width and length | 9.6 in × 9.6 in |
| Shipping weight | 1.09 kg |
| Package size | 279 × 272 × 70 mm |
| Compatibility | |
| Windows 11 support | Supported |
| In the box | |
| In the box | 1 unit |
| More details | |
| PCI express 2.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
| ESATA | 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s |
| S/PDIF in | 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
| Lighting | RGB |
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Questions about this item
How do I install the AM4 CPU and what step is often missed?
Align the triangle on the Ryzen processor with the socket corner, lower the retention arm fully, then update the BIOS via the Flash BIOS Button using a USB key before first boot — skipping the update can leave newer CPUs unsupported
What maintenance or replacement will the Wi-Fi module need later?
The onboard Wi-Fi delivers AC speeds up to 433 Mbps and is soldered to the board; if wireless performance degrades or newer standards are required, a PCIe x1 or USB Wi-Fi adapter must be added instead
What limit appears first under sustained heavy loads?
The VRM heatsink area can become the thermal bottleneck during prolonged all-core workloads, especially with higher-wattage Ryzen CPUs, because the board uses a 2 oz copper PCB without active VRM cooling
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