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Micro ATX motherboard, dark PCB with silver heatsinks and black I/O shield

MSI

MSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI Intel B560 motherboard

SKU CH-2XV9-M9Q18

Micro-ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR4 up to 128GB, 2.5Gb LAN and Wi-Fi

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Cor
  • ChipsetIntel B560
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR4 5066 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots2x PCIe x16 slots Support x16/ x4 PCI_E1 (from CPU) Support
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot available with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
  • Realtek 2.5 Gbps LAN controller for fast wired networking
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port delivering 20 Gbps throughput

MSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI

The MSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel B560 chipset. It uses the LGA 1200 socket and accepts 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors alongside Pentium Gold and Celeron models. Dual-channel DDR4 memory is supported up to 128 GB. The board provides two PCIe x16 slots and six SATA III ports for storage expansion.

Sustained load behaviour

The 10-phase power design with extended heatsinks keeps VRM temperatures stable during long rendering or compile sessions. PCIe 4.0 on the primary slot remains active only with an 11th Gen CPU; a 10th Gen chip limits that link to PCIe 3.0. The Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps LAN controller maintains throughput without thermal throttling. Audio output stays clean through the Realtek ALC897 codec.

Installation notes

Micro ATX dimensions of 23.6 by 20.0 cm fit most compact cases, but verify front-panel header placement before mounting. The rear I/O shield comes pre-installed, saving a step. Only one SATA cable is bundled, so plan for additional cables if you populate multiple drives. Memory slots support speeds up to 5066 MT/s when overclocked, yet XMP profiles above 3200 may need manual voltage tuning.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI
Model nameMSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1200
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel B560
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR4 5066 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4533 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4300 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controller

Questions about this item

How much heat and power draw should I expect from the B560 chipset and 2.5G LAN during continuous operation?

The Intel B560 chipset and Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller are designed for typical desktop thermal envelopes; adequate case airflow keeps temperatures in check without active chipset cooling.

Which DDR4 memory kit and CPU cooler mounting hardware do I need to have on hand before installing this board?

You need dual-channel DDR4 modules up to 128GB total and an LGA 1200-compatible cooler; the board includes the rear I/O shield and one SATA cable.

Will my existing PCIe 3.0 graphics card and SATA SSDs run at full speed on the PCIe x16 and six SATA III ports?

Yes — the primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 3.0 with 10th Gen CPUs and all six SATA III ports operate at full 6Gbps regardless of CPU generation.

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