rigvelaMSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
RAM, M.2 and BIOS checks
This is the Micro-ATX DDR4 model. The first M.2 is PCIe/NVMe-only; the second also lists M.2 SATA. Before putting a SATA drive in the second connector, check what is connected to SATA8.
RAM, storage and CPU-family sources reviewed: . An individual build and installed BIOS have not been tested.
Which RAM does this board use?
- Module type
- DDR4 DIMM · unbuffered, non-ECC
- Memory connectors
- 4 DIMM
- Published board capacity limit
- 128 GB total
- Overclocking profiles
- Intel XMP
DDR4 in the full model name matters. Before buying, compare the kit part number, module count and capacity against documentation for this version, rather than a similarly named PRO B760M-A with another memory type.
These are desktop DIMMs, not laptop SO-DIMMs. The board limit does not override CPU, BIOS or kit-specific limits. XMP support provides a setting; it does not guarantee a frequency or stability with any combination of modules.
- Record the complete kit part number from its label or packaging, the module count and the capacity of each module.
- Open manufacturer support below. In memory compatibility (Memory / QVL), select the relevant CPU and find that part number; check the module count and notes too.
- In the assistant, select this exact board name and enter both new and retained memory. Absence from the QVL alone does not prove incompatibility, and a matching DDR type does not confirm the entire upgrade.
The assistant first shows the proposed board specifications. Review them before applying; your RAM selection and upgrade plan are kept. You can undo the board transfer.
CPU and BIOS: what to check before a swap
The specification lists Intel Core 12th Gen / Intel Core 13th Gen / Intel Core 14th Gen. The LGA1700 socket and a generation name do not establish that the exact CPU will boot with the installed BIOS.
- In CPU Support, find the complete processor model, including an F, K or KF suffix where present.
- Compare the BIOS requirement on that row with the version installed on your board. The minimum version for your CPU has not been checked here.
- If an update is needed, first read this exact board’s procedure and the BIOS release notes. Do not begin a CPU swap assuming that every B760 board has already been updated.
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: 2242 / 2260 / 2280 | Verify occupancy and physical installation separately. |
| M2_2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATAModule lengths: 2242 / 2260 / 2280 | An M.2 SATA drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. This condition concerns M.2 SATA; it is not listed for NVMe. |
What to check on this board
Do not apply the SATA8 condition to every SSD in the second M.2. MSI ties it to the SATA interface. NVMe in M2_2 does not have this particular recorded conflict; connector occupancy and mounting still need checking.
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
- MSI — PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4, CPU / Memory / Storage specifications ↗
- MSI — PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4, support: CPU, memory and BIOS ↗
For another revision or updated documentation, recheck the manufacturer’s information. This page covers RAM, M.2 and the CPU/BIOS checking process, not every motherboard specification.