Thursday, January 16th 2025

MSI Shows Behind the Scenes Look at Motherboard Manufacturing Process

MSI has provided a detailed look into its motherboard production facilities through a new interactive webpage. The company has outlined the 15-step manufacturing process that transforms bare circuit boards into complete motherboards. The process begins with solder paste printing, where a precise layer of conductive paste is applied to the bare PCB. This is followed by automated inspection using imaging systems to verify proper paste placement. High-speed machines then position electronic components onto the board before they move through reflow ovens that permanently bond the components. Multiple inspection stages are integrated throughout the assembly line, including automated optical systems that check both sides of the board. Specialized machines handle routing, component insertion, wave soldering, and alloy welding.

Each board undergoes circuit testing and receives mechanical components through automated screw-locking systems before final functional testing and molding. The complexity of modern motherboard manufacturing requires rigorous quality checks and final power tests before the motherboard leaves manufacturing facilities. For interested enthusiasts, MSI's new landing page is here. The manufacturing reveal accompanies MSI's launch of two new motherboard series—Z790 and B860. To celebrate this launch, MSI has announced promotional events running from January 20 to March 31, 2025, including Steam game codes with select product purchases. A new reward program offers points for product reviews and referrals.

Source: MSI
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2 Comments on MSI Shows Behind the Scenes Look at Motherboard Manufacturing Process

#1
Gigaherz
I used to do the job of the "auto insertion machine" a few years ago. ^^

Wheres the part where they show the monkeys designing their UEFI?
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maxli86
Only reason why I don't use MSI motherboard is their BIOS.
Sometimes can be buggy and the onboard Diagnostic isn't accurate at all.
Example past motherboards some will show VGA error while in fact is not GPU issue
but RAM.
I don't use MSI motherboard mainly due to these issues.
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