rigvelaMSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI
M.2 slots and conditions
Several boards use the GAMING PLUS name. This page covers the full-size B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI: M2_1 lists 22110 SSDs, while M2_2 does not. With Ryzen 8500/8300, the second connector remains available with two PCIe lanes.
Storage sources reviewed: . An individual build and installed BIOS have not been tested.
Connector table
On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways. Match connector names to the board and manual.
| Connector | Connection and length | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | PCIe 4.0 x4Module lengths: 2280 / 22110 | Verify occupancy and physical installation separately. |
| M2_2 | PCIe 4.0 x4Module lengths: 2260 / 2280 | With Ryzen 8500/8300: PCIe 4.0 x2. The connector is not disabled. |
What to check on this board
Do not apply the PRO B650M-A WIFI rule, which disables M2_2 with Ryzen 8500/8300. For this model, MSI lists x2 operation. This is a connection limit, not a prediction of SSD speed; mounting, BIOS and occupancy need separate checks.
Before buying a second SSD
Answers for MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI. Updated .
How many M.2 SSD slots are there?
Two: M2_1 and M2_2. That is the connector count, not the number of free positions in your PC. Check where your current SSD is installed. The separate Key E socket for the Wi-Fi module is not another SSD position.
My SSD is in M2_1. Can I add a 2280 NVMe drive to M2_2?
M2_2 lists support for 2280 PCIe NVMe drives. With a Ryzen 8500/8300 processor, MSI specifies PCIe 4.0 x2 for this connector; it remains available. Before buying, check that M2_2 is empty and confirm mounting and heatsink clearance in the manual. Select your CPU and M2_2 in the checker below to see the connection conditions.
Check M2_2 with your CPU →Will a 22110 or 2260 SSD fit either slot?
No. On B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI, MSI lists 2280 and 22110 for M2_1, and 2260 and 2280 for M2_2. A 2280 drive is listed for both; the other two lengths are not interchangeable between slots. B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI has a different mounting list.
I have B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI →Can I reuse an M.2 SATA SSD?
MSI lists PCIe storage for these two M.2 connectors, not M.2 SATA. A matching length does not change the drive’s interface. Look up the exact SSD model before moving it; a 2.5-inch SATA drive uses a separate data and power connection.
Tell SATA, NVMe and M.2 apart →Work through your conditions
Choose the SSD interface and length, then the known configuration details. CPU options reflect the RigVela catalogue and recorded family support; the required BIOS remains a separate check. Notes are calculated in your browser. The selected CPU, SSD model, connector, interface and length, and shared-connection choice can appear in reference links when navigating or changing language. Your build is not changed.
Before installation
Verify exact model and revision, installed BIOS, current connections, mounting, heatsink and height clearance. A disabled connector, an occupied position and an unsuitable interface are different problems. Do not erase a drive to diagnose its connection.
Documentation
For another revision or updated documentation, recheck conditions with the manufacturer. This reference covers storage, not every motherboard specification.