MSI PRO X870-P WiFi ProSeries Motherboard (AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Processors, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, M.2 Gen5, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 40Gbps, HDMI/DP, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5Gbps LAN, ATX)

The MSI PRO X870-P WiFi ProSeries motherboard is designed to support AMD's latest Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It offers a robust feature set suitable for both productivity and gaming builds.

Key Specifications

CPU Support: Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors via the AM5 socket.

• Memory: Supports up to 256GB DDR5 RAM with speeds ranging from 4800 to 8200+ MT/s, depending on the processor and configuration.
• PCIe Slots:
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (from CPU)
• 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 (from chipset)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (from chipset)
• Storage:
• 3 x M.2 slots (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB Ports:
• 1 x USB 40Gbps Type-C (rear)
• 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (rear)
• 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A (rear)
• 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A (front)
• 4 x USB 2.0 (front and rear)
• Networking:
• Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN
• Wi-Fi 7 (pre-installed M.2 module) supporting 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands up to 5.8Gbps
• Bluetooth 5.4 support (available in Windows 11 version 24H2)
• Audio: Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
• Form Factor
•  Notable Features
• PCIe 5.0 Support: Future-proof your system with the latest PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, ideal for high-end GPUs and storage devices.
• Advanced Connectivity: USB 40Gbps and 20Gbps ports provide rapid data transfer speeds, beneficial for high-performance peripherals.
• Comprehensive Wireless Support: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure cutting-edge wireless connectivity, with support for the 6GHz band (subject to regional regulations).
• Enhanced Storage Options: Multiple M.2 slots and SATA ports offer versatile storage configurations, including RAID 0 and 1 support for NVMe devices.
•  User Feedback & Considerations
• Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues: Some users have reported difficulties with the onboard Wi-Fi not being detected in Windows 11. Solutions include:
• Updating to BIOS version 24H2.
• Clearing the CMOS to reset the motherboard settings.
• Installing drivers manually from the chipset vendor's website.
• Ensuring the onboard Wi-Fi module is enabled in BIOS settings.
• Ethernet Speed Limitations: A few users have experienced reduced Ethernet speeds (e.g., 100 Mbps instead of 500 Mbps) despite using high-quality cables and ports. Troubleshooting steps include:
• Verifying the network cable and modem port functionality.
• Updating network drivers.
• Checking BIOS settings for LAN configuration.