Review on MSI MAG B550M Mortar Gaming Motherboard: Ideal for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors; AM4 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Micro-ATX by Kio Voltero Webb

Name: MSI MAG B550M Mortar Gaming Motherboard: Ideal for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors; AM4 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Micro-ATX
Item: MSI MAG B550M Mortar Gaming Motherboard: Ideal for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors; AM4 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Micro-ATX
Rating: 5

October 21, 2022

I am delighted, the product is really worthy.

* Despite the fact that MOSFETs do not get hotter than 50C, the heatsink above them is hot - without a blowing fan on the back wall, it will be hot in the case.
* Let's assume that you switched the BIOS to CSM mode, saved the settings to USB, and then you had to reset the BIOS settings. In order to restore them, you need to first switch the BIOS from UEFI mode to CSM, apply the settings and restart the PC. Only then will you be able to restore BIOS settings from USB. And yes, it is not described in the instructions.

Pros

* Works with Ryzen 2700. * Installed rear panel, which greatly simplifies installation in small awkward cases. * MOSFETs with temperature sensors. * Saving BIOS settings to a USB drive. *Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 for an additional $100, 2x2 antennas and MU-MIMO support. On the AC network, it shows a speed of 866 Mbps.

Cons

* Inconvenient BIOS settings clear switch, which is blocked even by a dual-slot video card. * Automatic reset of RAM settings at incorrect frequencies and timings does not always work - you have to clear the BIOS settings. * There are errors in the instructions. For example, resetting the BIOS settings using the JBAT1 jumper does not work when the PSU power cable is removed, as written in the instructions. In fact, you need to turn off the PSU (do not remove the power wire) and close JBAT1. *In earlier versions of the BIOS, minor bugs occur (for example, switches not working properly, Wake On USB events not working). ate the BIOS to the latest versions - most of the errors have been fixed in them. * After ating the BIOS, the settings saved on the USB cannot be applied. * No remote WiFi antenna. If the case is removed under the table, this will noticeably spoil the signal. * One of the fan headers should have been placed in the center of the board for easier access. * M2 slot heatsink without fins at all and only on one side, which reduces its efficiency.