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MSI

MSI B560M PRO-E LGA 1200 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Z6F8-F15Q4

Micro-ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, four SATA ports, one M.2 slot, 1 GbE LAN and 7.1 audio

  • ProcessorSupports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports Inte
  • ChipsetIntel B560
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB at 4800 MHz overclocked speed
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for latest graphics cards with compatible CPU
  • Four SATA 6Gb/s ports plus M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 drives
  • Intel I219-V 1 Gbps LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio

Socket and chipset

The MSI B560M PRO-E uses the Intel B560 chipset on a Micro ATX board with an LGA 1200 socket. It accepts 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Onboard video outputs function only with a processor that includes integrated graphics.

Build fit and trade-offs

One PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot handle expansion cards. A single M.2 Key M slot takes 2242, 2260 or 2280 drives at PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA speeds; using a SATA M.2 drive disables the fourth SATA port. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports remain for additional storage. Rear I/O supplies D-Sub, HDMI, one Gigabit LAN, a PS/2 combo port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and four USB 2.0 ports. Internal headers add two more USB 3.2 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 ports.

Memory capacity and limits

Two DDR4 slots support dual-channel kits up to 64 GB. With an 11th Gen CPU the board runs JEDEC speeds of 3200, 2933, 2666 and 2133 MT/s; with a 10th Gen CPU the top JEDEC speed is 2933 MT/s. Overclocked memory can reach 4800 MT/s with a single-rank single-DIMM-per-channel layout or 4600 MT/s with dual-rank DIMMs. Realtek ALC897 provides 7.1-channel audio.

How it compares

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Price $86.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameB560M PRO-E
Processor
ProcessorSupports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel B560
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memorySupports 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (11th Gen Intel CPU, by JEDEC & POR)
Supports 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel CPU, by JEDEC & POR)
Max overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2 slot (Key M):
M2_1 slot (From B560 Chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports SATA 6Gb/s*
Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
* SATA4 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
3 x Audio Jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports)
1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.3 in × 8.0 in

Questions about this item

Will this board run an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 without a separate graphics card?

Yes, if the CPU has integrated graphics the HDMI and D-Sub ports will drive a display; if the CPU lacks an iGPU you must add a discrete card.

What is the fastest DDR4 speed I can reach with two single-rank sticks and an 11th Gen processor?

The board supports memory overclocking up to 4800 MT/s in a 1DPC 1R configuration with an 11th Gen CPU.

Can I install a 2280 M.2 SATA SSD and still use all four SATA ports?

No, populating the M.2 slot with a SATA drive disables the fourth SATA port, leaving three SATA 6Gb/s ports available.

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