The MSI B85M-E45 is a MicroATX motherboard designed for Intel 4th Gen Core processors with the LGA1150 socket. It features the Intel B85 chipset, supporting Dual Channel DDR3 memory with frequencies up to 1600MHz across 2 DIMM slots and a maximum capacity of 16GB. The board includes 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports for high-speed storage, along with 2x SATA 3Gb/s ports, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. Expansion options consist of 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots, and 1x legacy PCI slot. Integrated graphics output is provided via HDMI and D-Sub (VGA) ports, supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz. Networking capabilities include Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN, while conNECtivity features 4x USB 3.0 ports (2 rear, 2 via header) and 8x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear, 4 via headers). The motherboard also includes 6-channel HD audio with Realtek ALC887 codec, PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port, and a compact 24.4cm x 22.5cm form factor ideal for small form factor builds. Military Class components with solid capacitors ensure durability and stable performance for everyday computing needs.