BIOSTAR has launched the B850MS‑E, a Micro‑ATX board built on the AMD B850 chipset for Socket AM5 platforms. It supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs and promises future Ryzen compatibility via BIOS updates. The board offers two DIMM slots for up to 128 GB DDR5-8000+ memory, dual‑channel operation, and both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles, targeted at small‑form‑factor builds and budget‑conscious enthusiasts.

Key connectivity includes a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot wired directly to the CPU and a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot from the B850 chipset, enabling high‑speed boot drives and larger secondary SSDs. Optional Wi‑Fi 7 or 6E modules add tri‑band wireless, while Realtek Gigabit LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort and a 7.1‑channel ALC897 audio codec cover wired and media needs. The dual‑M.2 design also supports RAID configurations for storage pools.

For office and HTPC builds, the board’s 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, six USB 2.0 headers, RAID 0/1/10 SATA support and TPM header simplify peripheral integration and data security. Integrated AI‑FAN and AI‑TP Control streamline cooling and BIOS tuning, appealing to system integrators deploying business workstations or compact home entertainment PCs. The B850MS‑E delivers a feature‑rich, future‑proof platform at mainstream pricing. Its 23.5 × 24.4 cm footprint fits cases without sacrificing expandability.