MSI B360M Bazooka User Manual

Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI® B360M BAZOOKA/ H370M BAZOOKA 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

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

SATA Cable x2

Motherboard User

Guide

M.2 Screw x1

Unpacking

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

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

Installing a Processor

http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Quick Start

Connecting the Front Panel Header

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Quick Start

2 10

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

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

Quick Start

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

Quick Start

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

Quick Start

Power On

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 ....................................................................................................... 15

Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21

LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 21

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 25

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 26

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 27

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 27

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 28

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 29

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 29

JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................... 30

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 30

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 31

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................31

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 31

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 32

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 33

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 33

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 34

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 34

JRGB1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 35

Contents

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 35

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 36

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 36

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 37

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 37

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 38

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 40

SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 41

Advanced ............................................................................................................... 41

Boot ....................................................................................................................... 48

Security ................................................................................................................. 49

Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 50

OC .......................................................................................................................... 51

M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 57

OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 58

HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 59

Software Description ........................................................................................... 60

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 60

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 60

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 60

APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 61

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 62

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 64

GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 68

X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 73

DPC LATENCY TUNER .......................................................................................... 75

MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 76

MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY ........................................................................................... 80

SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 84

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 86

RAID Configuration (optional) ............................................................................. 87

Configuration SATA mode ..................................................................................... 87

Using Intel Using Intel

Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS .......................................... 88

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility ................................. 92

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 97

System Requirements ......................................................................................... 97

Installing the Intel Removing the Intel

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 100

Optane™ memory ................................................................ 97

Optane™ memory ............................................................... 99

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 101

Contents

Specifications

CPU

Chipset Intel

Memory

Supports 8th Gen Intel processors for Socket LGA1151

* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron®

B360/ H370 Chipset

y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB y Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Memory y Supports Dual-Channel mode y Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory y Supports Intel

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Expansion Slots

Onboard Graphics

Storage

RAID

(for H370M

BAZOOKA only)

y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of

1920x1200@60Hz

y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of

4096x2160@30Hz

Intel

B360/ H370 Chipset y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)

 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s  Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices

 Intel

Optane™ Memory Ready**

* The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in the M.2_1 slot.

** Before using Intel updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

Intel

H370 Chipset

Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have

y Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

storage devices

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Speciﬁcations

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B360/ H370 Chipset

y Intel

 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A & 1

Type-C ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

USB

the internal USB connector)

 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)

Audio

y Realtek y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

ALC887 Codec

LAN 1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller

y 1x PS/2 keyboard port y 1x PS/2 mouse port y 1x DVI-D port y 1x HDMI™ port

Back Panel Connectors

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

Speciﬁcations

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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 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports)

y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0

ports)

y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 2x 4-pin system fan connectors

Internal Connectors

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797D Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

y 1x Front panel audio connector y 1x Parallel port connector y 1x Serial port connector y 2x Front panel connectors y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector y 1x Thunderbolt add-on card connector y 1x RGB LED connector y 1x Clear CMOS jumper

y CPU/System temperature detection y CPU/System fan speed detection y CPU/System fan speed control

Form Factor

BIOS Features

y m-ATX Form Factor y 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 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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Speciﬁcations

Software

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y Drivers y APP MANAGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y SMART TOOL y RAMDISK y DPC LATENCY TUNER y FAST BOOT y X-BOOST y GAMING APP y SUPER CHARGER y MYSTIC LIGHT 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

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Speciﬁcations

Special Features

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y Audio

 Audio Boost  Voice Boost

y Storage

 Turbo M.2

y Fan

 Smart Fan Control

y LED

 Mystic Light Extension(RGB)  Mystic light SYNC  EZ DEBUG LED

y Protection

 PCI-E Steel Armor

y Performance

 DDR4 Boost

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

Speciﬁcations

Block Diagram

HDMI DVI-DHDMI

PCI Express Bus

M.2

SATA 6Gb/s

USB 3.1 Gen1

USB 2.0

Switch

P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

DMI 3.0

PCI Express Bus

LPC Bus

NCT6797D

Super I/O

CPU

B360/ H370

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory

Realtek ALC887

Audio Jacks

PCIe x1 slot

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2 Mouse

Line-in

Line-out

LAN

USB 3.1 Gen1

PS/2 Keyboard

DVI-D

USB 2.0

USB 3.1 Gen1

Mic in

Type-C

LAN Port LED Status Table

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

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

Jack Status

Main Volume

Profiles

Connector Settings

Rear I/O Panel

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.

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.

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.

(H370M BAZOOKA) (B360M BAZOOKA)

Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

SYS_FAN1

PCI_E1

M2_1

PCI_E2

JRGB1

PCI_E3

JAUD1

CPU_PWR1

JCOM1

JLPT1

JTPM1

CPU Socket

JUSB1

JUSB2

CPU_FAN1

JCI1

JFP2

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN2

ATX_PWR1

JUSB3

JBAT1

SATA▼1▲2

SATA4

SATA3

JTBT1

JFP1

SATA5

SATA6

Overview of Components

Component Contents

Port Name Port Type Page

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2 Fan Connectors 32

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 29

CPU Socket LGA 1151 Socket 25

DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2

JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 31

JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 34

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 33

JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 31

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 29

JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 31

JRGB1 RGB LED connector 35

JTBT1 Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector 33

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 34

JUSB1, JUSB2 USB 2.0 Connectors 30

JUSB3 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector 30

M2_1 M.2 Slot (Key M) 28

DIMM Slots 26

PCI_E1~3 PCIe Expansion Slots 27

SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 27

Overview of Components

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

Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing

the CPU.

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.

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.

Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.

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.

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.

If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

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

Overview of Components

DIMM Slots

DIMMA1 DIMMB1

Channel A Channel B

DIMMA2 DIMMB2

Memory module installation recommendation

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Important

Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.

Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU.

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.

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.

It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking.

The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking.

Overview of Components

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

Important

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 to prevent deformation of the slot.

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.

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.

SATA6

SATA5

SATA4

SATA3

SATA2 SATA1

Important

The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in

the M.2_1 slot.

Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during

transmission otherwise.

SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is

recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.

Overview of Components

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

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 according your M.2 SSD size.

3. Insert your M.2 SSD

into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.

Important

Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD.

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

30°

4. Secure the M.2 SSD in

place with the supplied M.2 screw.

Overview of Components

Supplied M.2 screw

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

2 10

JFP1

1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

JFP2

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

8 4 1

1 Ground 5 +12V

2 Ground 6 +12V

3 Ground 7 +12V

4 Ground 8 +12V

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 Ground

ATX_PWR1

131

4 +5V 16 PS-ON#

5 Ground 17 Ground

6 +5V 18 Ground

7 Ground 19 Ground

8 PWR OK 20 Res

9 5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 Ground

CPU_PWR1

Important

Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

Overview of Components

JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

2 10

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USB0- 4 USB1-

5 USB0+ 6 USB1+

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 No Pin 10 NC

Important

Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install

MSI

SUPER CHARGER utility.

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector

This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

10 11

1 Power 11 USB2.0+

2 USB3_RX_DN 12 USB2.0-

3 USB3_RX_DP 13 Ground

4 Ground 14 USB3_TX_C_DP

5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 USB3_TX_C_DN

6 USB3_TX_C_DP 16 Ground

7 Ground 17 USB3_RX_DP

8 USB2.0- 18 USB3_RX_DN

9 USB2.0+ 19 Power

10 NC 20 No Pin

Important

Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

Overview of Components

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