MSI B360M Mortar Manual

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Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI® B360M MORTAR 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

Case Badge

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

SATA Cable x2

Motherboard User

Guide

M.2 Screw x2

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

https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww

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

Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 22

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 27

PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 28

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29

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

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 30

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 31

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

JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 32

JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 32

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 33

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 34

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

JRGB1: RGB LED Connector ................................................................................ 35

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 35

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 36

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 36

Contents

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 37

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 38

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 38

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 39

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 39

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 40

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 42

SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 43

Advanced ............................................................................................................... 43

Boot ....................................................................................................................... 49

Security ................................................................................................................. 50

Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 51

OC .......................................................................................................................... 52

M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 58

OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 59

HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 60

Software Description ........................................................................................... 61

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 61

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 61

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 61

APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 62

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 63

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 65

GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 69

X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 74

DPC LATENCY TUNER .......................................................................................... 76

MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 77

MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY ........................................................................................... 81

SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 85

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 87

GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 88

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 90

System Requirements ......................................................................................... 90 Installing the Intel Removing the Intel

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 93

Optane™ memory ................................................................ 90

Optane™ memory ............................................................... 92

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 94

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 Chipset

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

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Expansion Slot

Onboard Graphics

Storage

y 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4 modes) y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

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

1920x1200@60Hz

y 1x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of

4096X2304@60Hz

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

4096x2160@30Hz

Intel

B360 Chipset y 4x 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***

* SATA2 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M2_1 slot. ** M2_2 slot will be unavailable when installing a PCIe device in PCI_E4 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

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Intel

B360 Chipset y 3x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-C

and 1 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector)

USB

y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available through

the internal USB connector

y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on

the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector)

Audio

y Realtek y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

ALC892 Codec

y Supports S/PDIF output

LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller

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

Back Panel Connectors

y 1x LAN (RJ45) port y 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port y 5x OFC audio jacks y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector

Speciﬁcations

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y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports)

y 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)

Internal Connectors

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 3x 4-pin system fan connectors y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x Front panel connectors y 1x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector y 1x Thunderbolt add-on card connector y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Chassis Intrusion 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 Micro-ATX Form Factor y 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.3 cm x 24.3 cm)

y 1x 128 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8 y Multi-language

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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 GAMING LAN MANAGER 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

* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit www.msi.com

Special Features

Speciﬁcations

y Audio

 Audio Boost  Voice Boost

y Network

 GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager

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Special Features

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y Storage

 Twin Turbo M.2

 Intel

Optane Memory Ready

y Fan

 Smart Fan Control

y LED

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

y Protection

 PCIe Steel Armor

y Performance

 Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology  DDR4 Boost  USB with type A+C  INTEL Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2

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 DP DVI-D

2 Channel DDR4 Memory

CPU

PCI Express Bus

1 x M.2

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

2 x USB 3.1 Gen1

6 x USB 2.0

Switch

P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

DMI 3.0

PCI Express Bus

LPC Bus

NV6797

Super I/O

B360

PCI-E Bus

Switch

Realtek ALC892

Audio Jacks

PCIe x1 slot

PCIe x16 slot

1 x M.2

3 x USB 3.1 Gen2

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2

DisplayPort

USB 2.0 USB 2.0

DVI-D

LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED

Status Description

Off No link

Yellow Linked

Blinking Data activity

USB 3.1 Gen2

Audio Ports

LAN

Optical S/PDIF-Out

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C

Speed LED

Status Description

Off 10 Mbps connection

Green 100 Mbps connection

Orange 1 Gbps connection

Audio Ports Configuration

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)

Rear I/O Panel

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

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

Overview of Components

CPU_PWR1

CPU Socket

SYS_FAN3

M2_1

PCI_E1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

ATX_PWR1

JUSB3

PCI_E2

JBAT1

PCI_E3

M2_2

PCI_E4

Overview of Components

JAUD1

JTBT1

SATA▼1▲2

JCI1

SATA3

SATA4

JTPM1JRGB1

JUSB1

JUSB2

JFP1

JFP2

Component Contents

Port Name Port Type Page

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3 Fan Connectors 33

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 31

CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 26

DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2

JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 31

JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 36

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 34

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 29

JRGB1 RGB LED Connector 35

JTBT1 Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector 35

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 34

JUSB1 USB 2.0 Connector 32

JUSB2 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector 32

JUSB3 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector 37

M2_1~2 M.2 Slots (Key M) 30

PCI_E1~4 PCIe Expansion Slots 28

DIMM Slots 27

SATA1~4 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 29

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_E1~4: 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)

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes)

Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation

x16 x16

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.

For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using

the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

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.

Overview of Components

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

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

SATA4

SATA3

SATA2 SATA1

Important

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.

SATA2 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M2_1 slot.

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 +

Overview of Components

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

Important

Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready.

M2_1

M2_2

Video Demonstration

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

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

Installing M.2 SSD

1. Loosen the M.2

riser screw from the motherboard.

SATA2 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2

SSD in M2_1 slot.

M2_2 slot will be unavailable when installing a PCIe

device in PCI_E4 slot.

M2_2 slot only supports PCIe mode.

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.

4. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 screw.

Overview of Components

30°

Supplied M.2 screw

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