MSI B360 Gaming Pro carbon User Manual
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI® H370 GAMING PRO CARBON/ B360 GAMING PRO
CARBON motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the
following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Motherboard
I/O Shield
RGB LED Extension
Cable 80cm x1
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
SATA Cable x2
SATA Cable Labels
Motherboard User
Guide
CORSAIR RGB LED
Extension
Cable 50cm x1
M.2 Screw x1 (H370)
M.2 Screw x2 (B360)
Case Badge
Unpacking
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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.
Safety Information
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Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
SATA DVD Drive
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Chassis
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Power Supply Unit
Graphics Card
Phillips Screwdriver
A Package of Screws
Quick Start
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Installing a Processor
2
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
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1
3
7
4
5
9
Quick Start
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8
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
1
1
2
2
3
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
3
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
Quick Start
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Connecting the Front Panel Header
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Quick Start
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2 10
1
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
9
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
HDD LED
POWER LED
RESET SW
HDD LED
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED +
POWER LED POWER LED +
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
BAT1
Quick Start
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Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
2
1
3
Quick Start
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5
4
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
1
3
2
5
4
6
Quick Start
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
Quick Start
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Power On
1
2
3
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Quick Start
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................... 20
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 23
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 27
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29
M2_1, M2_2: M.2 Slots (Key M)............................................................................. 30
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 31
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 32
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 33
JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 33
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 34
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors (optional) ................................................... 34
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 35
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................36
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 36
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 37
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 37
JRGB1, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors ......................................................... 38
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 39
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 40
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 40
PCIe x16 slot LEDs................................................................................................ 40
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 40
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 41
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 41
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 42
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 42
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 43
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 45
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 46
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 46
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 52
Security ................................................................................................................. 53
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 54
OC .......................................................................................................................... 55
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 61
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 62
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 63
Software Description ........................................................................................... 64
Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 64
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 64
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 64
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 65
LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 66
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 68
GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 72
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 77
DPC LATENCY TUNER .......................................................................................... 79
MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 80
MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY ........................................................................................... 84
SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 88
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 90
GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 91
Nahimic 2.5 ........................................................................................................... 93
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Contents
RAID Configuration .............................................................................................. 98
Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ........................................... 98
Degraded RAID Array ......................................................................................... 101
M.2 PCIe SSD RAID ............................................................................................. 103
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration ............................................................ 106
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 106
Installing the Intel
Removing the Intel
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 109
®
Optane™ memory .............................................................. 106
®
Optane™ memory ............................................................. 108
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 110
Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................ 111
Contents
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion Slots
Onboard Graphics
Multi-GPU
Storage
y Supports 8th Gen Intel
®
Celeron
Intel
processors for Socket LGA1151
®
H370/ B360 Chipset
®
Core™, Pentium® Gold and
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
y Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
y Dual channel memory architecture
y Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
y Supports Intel
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
y 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/ x4 mode)*
y 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* PCI_E3 slot will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been
installed in the M2_2 slot.
y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz
y 1x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@60Hz
y Supports 2-Way AMD
®
H370/ B360 Chipset
Intel
®
CrossFire™ Technology
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y 2x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices*
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280
storage devices
®
Intel
Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots (H370)
®
Intel
Optane™ Memory Ready for the M2_2 slot only
(B360)
* SATA2 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been
installed in the M2_1 slot.
** Before using Intel
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
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Specifications
RAID
USB
Audio
Continued from previous page
®
Intel
H370 Chipset
y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
y Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices*
* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/Optane Genie. Please refer to
page 103 for details.
®
y Intel
H370/ B360 Chipset
3x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports
(1 Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel,
1 Type-C port available through the internal USB
connector)
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connectors (H370 GAMING
PRO CARBON)
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connector (B360 GAMING PRO
CARBON)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB connectors)
y ASMedia
®
ASM1074 Chipset
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel
®
y Realtek
ALC1220 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y Supports S/PDIF output
LAN
Back Panel
Connectors
®
1x Intel
I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y 1x DisplayPort port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y 1x HDMI™ port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
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y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connector
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports) (H370 GAMING PRO CARBON)
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports) (B360 GAMING PRO CARBON)
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 1x 4-pin water pump fan connector
y 5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector (JRGB1)
y 1x WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strip 5V
connector (JRAINBOW1)
y 1x CORSAIR connector (JCORSAIR1)
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller
Hardware Monitor
From Factor
BIOS Features
Specifications
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NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
y ATX Form Factor
y 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm)
y 1x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
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Software
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y Drivers
y APP MANAGER
y SUPER CHARGER
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y SMART TOOL
y RAMDISK
y FAST BOOT
y X-BOOST
y DPC LATENCY TUNER
y GAMING APP
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y GAMING LAN MANAGER
y Nahimic Audio
y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
®
y Intel
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
Special Features
y Audio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic 2.5
Voice Boost
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
y Storage
Twin Turbo M.2
y Fan
Pump Fan
GAMING Fan Control
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Specifications
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Special Features
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y LED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR)
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
y Protection
M.2 Shield (H370 only)
PCI-E Steel Armor
y Performance
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
USB with Type A+C
Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen2
y Stability
7000+ Quality Test
y VR
VR Ready
y Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
y Certification
GAMING Certified
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products
Lighting PRO RGB LED Strip 20
HD RGB Fan
SP RGB Fan
LL RGB Fan 6
Specifications
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Maximum connection
6
6
Block Diagram
HDMI DisplayPort
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
CPU
1 x M.2
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
3 x USB 3.1 Gen2
4/2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
6 x USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
Switch
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
PCI Express Bus
LPC Bus
NV6797
Super I/O
DMI 3.0
chipset
x1
PCIe x1 slot
x1
PCIe x1 slot
x1
PCIe x1 slot
x4
Switch
Realtek
ALC1220
Audio Jacks
1 x M.2
PCIe x16 slot
ASMEDIA
ASM1074
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
PS/2
USB 3.1 Gen2
DisplayPort
USB 2.0
Type-C
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Audio Ports Configuration
USB 3.1 Gen1
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
USB 3.1 Gen1USB 3.1 Gen2
Rear I/O Panel
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Audio Ports
Channel
2 4 6 8
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.
Device
Selection
Advanced
Settings
Application
Enhancement
Main Volume
Profiles
Jack Status
Connector
Strings
y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that
you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
y Profiles - toggles between profiles.
y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
Rear I/O Panel
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Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Rear I/O Panel
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Overview of Components
M2_1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
CPU_PWR1
SYS_FAN1
BAT1
CPU Socket
CPU_FAN1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
PUMP_FAN1
JCORSAIR1
SYS_FAN2
ATX_PWR1
SYS_FAN3
JUSB5
JBAT1
JUSB4
SATA▼1▲2
SATA▼3▲4
SATA▼5▲6
M2_2
JCI1
JFP1
JAUD1
JRGB1
JRAINBOW1
SYS_FAN5
JTPM1
SYS_FAN4
JUSB3
JUSB2
JUSB1
JFP2
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Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~5, PUMP_FAN1 Fan Connectors 35
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 32
CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 27
DIMMA1/ A2/ B1/ B2 DIMM Slots 28
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 36
JBAT1
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 36
JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector 39
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 33
JRGB1, JRAINBOW1 RGB LED connectors 38
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 37
JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors 34
JUSB3~4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 34
JUSB5 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector 33
M2_1, M2_2 M.2 Slots (Key M) 30
PCI_E1~5 PCIe Expansion Slots 29
SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 31
Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS)
Jumper
37
Overview of Components
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CPU Socket
Distance from the center of the
CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
50.77 mm
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with
the protective cap on the CPU socket.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI
operation beyond product specifications.
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
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DIMM Slots
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Channel A Channel B
DIMMA2 DIMMB2
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
Important
y
Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.
y
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
y
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less
for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we
recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.
y
Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when
overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence
Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the Memory Try It! to set the memory frequency if
you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.
y
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
y
The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
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PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)
BAT1
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
x16
x16
x4
Important
y
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
y
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
y
If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as
MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight and to prevent
deformation of the slot.
y
PCI_E3 slot will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been installed in
the M2_2 slot.
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M2_1, M2_2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
Important
Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.
Installing M.2 SSD
1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the
motherboard.
2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to
the appropriate location for your M.2
SSD.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to use M.2
Shield.
https://youtu.be/NwtQBpkUazs
3. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2
slot at a 30-degree angle.
4. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with
the supplied M.2 screw.
Supplied
M.2 screw
3
2
30°
1
Using M.2 shield (H370 only)
We provide the M.2 shield on the M2_1 slot to help dissipate
heat away from the M.2 SSD. Before installing the M.2
SSD for the first time, you need to remove the screw, lift
the cover and remove the protective film and the round
rubber from the thermal pad.
Important
If you don’t need the M.2 shield, you can remove it.
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