MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4Â Overview
Utilize the power of the 12th Generation of Intel processors in your next build with the MAG B660M MORTAR WI-FI DDR4 LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard from MSI. The MAG B660M provides you with connectivity options suitable for high-end gaming components in a compact size, ideal for gamers looking to build a smaller system to save space. Based around the Intel B660 chipset, users have access to an LGA 1700 socket for 12th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors.
This motherboard features four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots, two M.2 PCIe NVMe interfaces, and 6 SATA III ports, giving you multiple high-end storage options for your gaming library. Equip your system with a high-end graphics card thanks to the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and utilize the PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCIe 3.0 x4 slots for additional expansion cards. Resource-demanding peripherals such as external storage drives can be connected to the multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports. The USB 2.0 ports are ideal for less demanding peripherals such as webcams, headsets, keyboards and mice. Connect any compatible wireless peripherals using this motherboard’s integrated Bluetooth 5.2 technology for a quick and seamless wireless connection with little input lag. Connect to a wireless network utilizing the integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or connect to the 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port for a fast wired connection. This motherboard supports both Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-Bit).
Power Design
12 + 1 + 1 Duet Rail Power System
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a VRM design built with a digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, this motherboard is prepared to sustain heavy gaming loads. Additionally, load line calibration makes sure your CPU voltage remains stable under any load. This improves stability when demanding more performance from your CPU.
Core Boost
Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPUs operating under heavy loads. Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components. Additionally, there are two 8-pin connectors that deliver adequate power to even an overclocked multi-core CPU.
Game Boost
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Cooling Features
Extended Heatsink Design
With multi-core processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature remains low. MSI’s extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end Intel CPUs run at full speed.
Total Fan Control
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you to check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
M.2 Shield Frozr
The fastest SSDs can start to slow down when getting too hot. Part of this motherboard’s heatsink design, the M.2 SHIELD FROZR is designed to make sure that M.2 SSDs maintain maximum performance, even under heavy loads.
Frozr AI Cooling
Frozr AI Cooling detects CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts fan settings to either performance mode, silent mode, or manual mode, thanks to the MSI AI Engine. Use the MSI AI Engine to control and create your own fan profiles.
Optimized for Water Cooling
A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amps, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation of any liquid cooling setups.
Protective Features
PCB Design
The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.
Steel Armor
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
Double ESD Protection
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
DIY Friendly Features
Pre-Installed I/O Shield
The pre-installed I/O shielding helps make your installation process safer and easier. The patent-pending design from MSI protects your I/O ports and also prevents electrostatic discharge damage, making your motherboard a strong foundation for competitive gaming.
Keep Out Zone and Avoid Collision Paint
MSI motherboard circuity ensures the case standoff keep out zones are clean and visible, preventing any component contact or damage to the motherboard. Protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched when installed onto the motherboard.
EZ M.2 Clip
The EZ M.2 clip assists you in installing an M.2 SSD quickly without having to turn any screws.
Performance Features
Gen 4 M.2
Utilizing 12th Gen Intel processors, MSI B660 motherboards feature Gen 4 M.2 with a transfer speed up to 64 Gb/s.
Gen 4 PCI-E
Gen 4 PCI-E provides 64 Gb/s of transfer bandwidth and maintains backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized by a steel armor design and server grade PCB, users can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.
Intel Optane Memory
Users can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with an Intel Optane Memory device. Optane technology provides a combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.
Memory Boost
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable. MSI’s memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations, and even improve overclocking. The XMP memory profile improves memory speed and stability and allows you to easily overclock your RAM.
BIOS & Software Features
MSI Center
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application.
Click Bios 5
Click Bios 5 allows you to quickly access the BIOS with individual tabs for XMP profiles, volume management devices, M-flash, a hardware monitor, and memory overclocking tests.
Resizable BAR
Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.
Find with Tile
Intel’s Wi-fi solution integrated with Tile’s tracking technology will help you locate your PC device in no time.
Connectivity Features
Networking
2.5 Gb/s LAN provides high data transfer speeds that are twice as fast as general Gigabit LAN. Wi-Fi 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and can provide up to four times network capacity in a high signal density environment. Compared to the Wi-Fi 5 standard, which can only send data packets to one device at a time on each channel, Wi-Fi 6 is able to combine the packet, separate it to several devices, and allow signals from the different devices to be bundled together. MSI LAN Manager software automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you a strong online gaming experience with low latency.
Audio
Enjoy high definition audio with a dedicated high-definition audio processor, and the motherboard’s high quality audio capacitors deliver exceptional acoustics and realism for studio-level headphones. Keep your sound ideal by transmitting your audio with a pure digital signal thanks to the S/PDIF audio jack. Audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved section on this motherboard and electrically isolated, allowing the components to act as a dedicated sound card. Additionally, separated layers in the PCB ensure high-fidelity sound quality for both left and right audio channels.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
MAG B660 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices up to 20 Gb/s when connecting the rear USB Type-C
Front USB Type-C
MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices.
Mystic Light
The Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller. Wireless devices are also controllable by using the MSI Center. Ambient Link synchronizes MSI Mystic Light products with on-screen gaming and scenarios, as well as compatible lighting accessories.
