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)