The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard features an LGA 1851 CPU socket and is compatible with the B860 chipset. Its compact Micro-ATX form factor allows for flexible integration into a variety of builds. This motherboard supports multiple Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), and the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and includes Bluetooth 5.4. It also has dual BIOS and a simple way to reset the BIOS via the clear CMOS function. Notably, the board does not support integrated graphics or an integrated CPU, and it lacks RGB lighting and aptX Bluetooth support. The board is covered by a 3-year warranty.
The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard supports up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM, providing ample capacity for demanding applications. The board is equipped with 4 memory slots and operates with 2 memory channels for efficient data transfer. It supports a maximum RAM speed of 6400 MHz, with overclocked speeds reaching up to 8800 MHz. However, it does not support ECC memory, ensuring a focus on performance rather than error correction.
The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard offers a diverse range of connectivity options, including 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A port, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A ports, and 1 USB Type-C port for versatile data transfer. It also features 1 USB 4 40Gbps port and a Thunderbolt 4 port for fast connectivity. The motherboard is equipped with 1 RJ45 port for wired network connections and 1 PS/2 port for legacy peripherals. However, it does not include HDMI, DisplayPort, or VGA connectors.
The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard offers a range of connectors, including 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion. For faster data transfer, it includes 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port and 4 additional USB 3.0 ports. The motherboard also supports 3 M.2 sockets for storage devices and provides 4 SATA 3 connectors for traditional drives. Additionally, it includes 5 fan headers for cooling and a TPM connector for added security. However, there are no mSATA or U.2 connectors available on this board.
The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard features 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, providing ample room for high-performance graphics cards and other expansion cards. Additionally, it offers 2 PCIe x1 slots for smaller expansion cards. However, the motherboard does not support PCIe slots for PCIe 2.0, PCIe x4, or PCIe x8 cards, limiting its expansion capabilities in certain areas.
The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard supports 7.1 audio channels, providing an immersive sound experience. It includes 3 audio connectors for flexible audio setup, though it does not feature an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output.
The MSI Pro B860M-VC Wi-Fi motherboard supports multiple RAID configurations for flexible storage management, including RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0. However, it does not support RAID 0+1, limiting some redundancy options for users seeking mirrored or striped arrays with fault tolerance.
