Description
🛠️ MSI B150M BAZOOKA — Intel‑Based Motherboard
🧠 Platform & CPU Support
Socket: Intel LGA1151 (100‑series) — for Intel 6th Gen Core / Pentium / Celeron CPUs.
Chipset: Intel B150 Express — mainstream chipset for everyday and gaming builds.
✔ Supports Intel 6th‑Gen Core processors (e.g., i3, i5, i7 Skylake).
❗ To use 7th‑Gen CPUs (Kaby Lake), your BIOS may need an update.
👉 Does not support 8th/9th/10th Gen Intel CPUs like i5‑8500 or newer.
💾 Memory (RAM)
Memory Type: DDR4‑DIMM only — no DDR3 support.
Slots: 4 × DDR4 DIMM slots (dual‑channel).
Max Capacity: Up to 64 GB total.
Speed: Support up to DDR4‑2133 MHz (standard for B150).
📌 Important: Older DDR3 RAM like G.Skill DDR3 modules will not work on this board — you need DDR4 memory.
🔌 Expansion & Slots
PCIe:
• 1 × PCIe 3.0 ×16 slot (for graphics)
• 2 × PCIe 3.0 ×1 slots for add‑in cards.
Storage:
• 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports for HDD/SSD
• Some versions include 1 × SATAe port.
M.2: Some variants might include an M.2 slot (check exact revision).
📺 Graphics Outputs
If your CPU has integrated graphics:
HDMI port
DVI‑D port
(Useful for connecting monitors without a separate graphics card)
🌐 Connectivity
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111H).
USB: Several USB 3.1 Gen1 + USB 2.0 ports.
Audio: Realtek ALC887 7.1‑channel audio.
📦 Form Factor
Micro‑ATX (mATX) — compact motherboard suitable for mid‑small PC cases.
🧠 Quick Compatibility Summary
Feature Specification
Socket Intel LGA1151 (100‑series)
Chipset Intel B150 Express
CPU Support 6th‑Gen Intel CPUs (some 7th with BIOS update)
RAM Type DDR4 only (no DDR3)
DIMM Slots 4 × DDR4
Max RAM 64 GB
PCIe 1 × x16 + 2 × x1
Storage 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s (+ SATAe on some