MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO Socket 1700 Motherboard

MSI's B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard features a unique rear connection design that reduces cable management complexity, resulting in a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the system. It is compatible with 14th/13th/12th generation Intel processors, supports DDR5 memory and comes equipped with a 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E networking solution. This makes it an excellent choice among mATX motherboards.
 
ABSOLUTE SIMPLICITY
B760M PROJECT ZERO moves the power connectors, fans and other pin connectors to the back of the motherboard. This provides a cleaner, tidier front view, allowing the aesthetic design of the motherboard, liquid cooler, and graphics card to be fully displayed.

OPTIMIZED FOR LIQUID COOLING
Designed to support the most popular custom and all-in-one liquid cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amps, giving you full control over the speed of the water pump. A clearly marked "exclusion zone" allows for easy, secure installation and a perfect fit.

DUET RAIL 12+1+1 POWER SYSTEM
Unleash and maintain peak performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a digital CPU power system. Combining 8+8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, B760M PROJECT ZERO is ready to handle heavy gaming loads.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION
The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which also benefits the circuit's reliable transmission.

REAR CONNECTION DESIGN
The B760M PROJECT ZERO features a rear-connected design, which relocates the motherboard power, CPU power, fan pins, SATA and other interfaces to the back of the motherboard. This allows for easier cable management, while providing a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing look to the system.

SOLID PIN DESIGN
The 4-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors on MSI motherboards are designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when driving high current loads.

ANTI-CORROSION STAINLESS STEEL I/O PROTECTOR
An additional layer of sponge material along with a corrosion-resistant I/O shield to help improve static electricity and reduce system electromagnetic radiation noise, as well as much more durable compared to I/O shields traditional.

GROUNDING STRUCTURE OF THE POWER PHASES
The grounding structure of the power phases is MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables the suppression of electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps conduct heat efficiently to the copper plane with grounding properties.

PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT
MSI motherboards prioritize safety with built-in Over Current Protection (OCP), ensuring that crucial components such as USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC and CPU are protected from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism reduces the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to protecting your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.

TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS (TVS)
Transient voltage suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltages. All MSI motherboard models are equipped with TVS. When the voltage increases abnormally, the TVS switches from a high resistance state to a low resistance state, shunting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
Doubling the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128 GB/s.

Characteristics

Processor
- Processor manufacturer: Intel
- Processor socket: LGA 1700
- Compatible processor: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold
- Max. number of SMP processor: 1
- Supported processor sockets: LGA 1700
- Maximum internal memory supported by the processor: 192 GB
Memory
- Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
- Number of memory slots: 4
- Type of memory slots: DIMM
- Memory channels: Dual channel
- Non-ECC: Yes
- Supported memory clock speeds: 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600, 7800 MHz
- Maximum supported memory clock speed: 7800 MHz
- Maximum internal memory: 192 GB
Storage controllers
- Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III
- RAID Compatibility: Yes
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Internal I/O
- USB 2.0, connectors: 4
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 4
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: 1
- Number of SATA III connectors: 4
- Audio connector on front panel: Yes
- Front panel connector: Yes
- ATX power connector (24 pins): Yes
- CPU fan connector: Yes
- TPM Connector: Yes
- Connector for RGB LED strips: Yes
Rear panel I/O ports (input/output)
- Number of USB 2.0 ports: 2
- Number of Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports: 2
- Number of Type A USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports: 2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) number of ports: 1
- Number of HDMI ports: 1
- HDMI version: 2.1
- Number of DisplayPorts: 1
- DisplayPort version: 1.4
Connection
- Ethernet: Yes
- Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Wifi: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 5.3
Characteristics
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Sound chip: Realtek ALC897
- Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
- Product color: Black, White
- Component for: PC
- Form factor: micro ATX
- Chipset family: Intel
- Power: ATX
- Supported Windows operating system: Windows 10, Windows 11
Expansion slots
- PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots: 2
- Number of M.2 slots (M): 2
BIOS
- BIOS types: UEFI AMI
- BIOS, memory size: 256 MB/s
- ACPI version: 6.4
- Jumper Clear CMOS: Yes
- System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version: 3.5
Weight and measurements
- Width: 243.8 mm
- Depth: 243.8 mm