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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel .................................................................................................6
LAN Port LED Status Table ................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................7
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots .........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots........................................................................9
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................10
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...................................................................10
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................11
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors ...................................................11
JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors ........................................................................12
JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................12
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors .....................................................13
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector.......................................................................14
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..................................................................14
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ........................................................................15
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................15
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ....................................................................... 15
JLED1: RGB LED connector .............................................................................16
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................16
Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................17
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 18
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................18
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................19
Updating BIOS ..................................................................................................19
Software Description ..................................................................................... 20
Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 .........................................................................20
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................20
Installing Utilities .............................................................................................20
Thank
you for purchasing the MSI® H270M PRO-VDH/ B250M
PRO-VDH motherboard. This User Guide gives information
about board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and
software installation.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap
is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal
object before handling the motherboard.
y
Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may
damage the motherboard.
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 6th/ 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and
Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel
®
H270/ B250 Chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz*
6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz*
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)**
** DDR4 memory modules can only run at maximum of 2400
MHz for 7th Gen processors and 2133 MHz for 6th Gen
processors on XMP mode.
Expansion Slots
y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y 1x HDMI
™
port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
y 1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
Storage
Intel
®
H270/ B250 Chipset
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready
y H270 supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
USB
Intel
®
H270/ B250 Chipset
y 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A & 1
Type-C ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the
internal USB connector)
y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back
panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connector)
Audio
y Realtek
®
ALC887 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Realtek
®
8111H Gigabit LAN controller
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
y 1x PS/2 keyboard port
y 1x PS/2 mouse port
y 1x HDMI
™
port
y 1x VGA port
y 1x DVI-D port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port
y 3x audio jacks
Internal
Connectors
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 2x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Serial port connector
y 1x Parallel port connector
y 1x RGB LED connecotr
y 1x TBT connector
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
y m-ATX Form Factor
y 9.6 in. x 9.0 in. (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm)
BIOS Features
y 1x 64 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
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Specifications
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Software
y Drivers
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y FAST BOOT
y SUPER CHARGER
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y RAMDISK
y X-BOOST
y MSI SMART TOOL
y NETWORK GENIE
y Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Norton
™
Security
y Google Chrome
™
,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
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Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
LAN
USB 3.1
Gen1
Type-A
USB 3.1
Gen1
Type-A
USB 3.1 Gen1
Type-C
USB 2.0
DVI-D
VGA
Line-in
Line-out
Mic in
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1
connector and follow the below steps.
1. Click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager > Advanced Settings to open the dialog
below.
2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into
a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device
is current connected.
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