Msi B450M User Manual

Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B450M BAZOOKA PLUS motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.

Preparing Tools and Components

AMD® AM4 CPU

CPU Fan

Chassis

DDR4 Memory

Thermal Paste

Phillips Screwdriver

Power Supply Unit

SATA Hard Disk Drive

Graphics Card

SATA DVD Drive

A Package of Screws

Quick Start

Installing a Processor

https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc

Quick Start

Important

If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.

Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

Quick Start

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

Connecting the Front Panel Header

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Power LED

JFP1

Power Switch

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2 10 1

Reserved

HDD LED Reset Switch

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

HDD LED

HDD LED HDD LED +

POWER LED POWER LED +

Quick Start

RESET SW

JFP1

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

Ryzen™ with Radeon Vega

Graphics Processors

Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

Quick Start

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

Power On

Quick Start

Contents

Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1

Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1

Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 2

Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4

Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 5

Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 6

Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 7

Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 8

Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 9

Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 10

Power On............................................................................................................... 11

Safety Information ............................................................................................... 14

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15

Package contents................................................................................................. 19

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

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

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

Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 21

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

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

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

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

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 27

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

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................28

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

JUSB2, JUSB4: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................... 30

JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 30

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors ..........................................................31

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

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 32

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 32

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

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 33

JRGB1, JRGB2: RGB LED Connectors ................................................................. 34

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 34

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 35

Contents

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

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

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

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

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 39

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 41

SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 42

Advanced ............................................................................................................... 42

Boot ....................................................................................................................... 47

Security ................................................................................................................. 48

Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 49

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

M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 55

OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 56

HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 57

Software Description ........................................................................................... 58

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 58

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 58

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 58

APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 59

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 60

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 62

GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 66

X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 71

MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 73

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

SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 81

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 83

AMD RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... 84

Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility .......................................................... 84

Initializing Disks ................................................................................................... 85

Creating Arrays ..................................................................................................... 86

Deleting Arrays ..................................................................................................... 87

Installing RAID Driver ........................................................................................... 88

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 89

Contents

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

Specifications

CPU

Chipset AMD

Memory

Expansion Slots

Onboard Graphics

Support AMD Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors for Socket AM4

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

@60Hz*

4096x2160 @30Hz, 2560x1600 @60Hz*

* Only support when using AMD® Ryzen™ with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors * Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB

Ryzen™ 1st and 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with

B450 Chipset

y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*

 Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)  Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz

(by A-XMP OC MODE) y Dual channel memory architecture y Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory y Supports ECC UDIMM memory

y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

 Supports x16 speed with AMD

Ryzen™ 1st and 2nd

Generation processors

 Supports x8 speed with AMD

Ryzen™ with Radeon

Vega Graphics processors y 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

y 1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

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

Storage

RAID

AMD

B450 Chipset

y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports

AMD

CPU

y 1x M.2 slot (M2_1, Key M)

 Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s 2242/ 2260 /2280/

22110 storage devices

AMD

B450 Chipset

y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage

devices

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Speciﬁcations

USB

Continued from previous page

B450 Chipset

AMD

y 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports

on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB

3.1 Gen1 connectors) y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the

back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

LAN 1x Realtek

Audio

y Realtek y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

y 1x DVI-D port y 1x HDMI y 1x Flash BIOS Button

Back Panel Connectors

y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports y 1x LAN (RJ45) port y 3x audio jacks

y 1x 24-pin ATX 12V power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.1

Gen1 ports)

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

Internal Connectors

y 2x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connectors y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x System panel connectors y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector y 1x Clear CMOS jumper y 1x Serial Port connector y 1x Parallel Port connector

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RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller

ALC892 Codec

™

port

Speciﬁcations

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I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797D Controller Chip

y CPU/System temperature detection

Hardware Monitor

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

Form Factor

BIOS Features

Software

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

y Drivers y APP MANAGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y MYSTIC LIGHT y SUPER CHARGER y GAMING APP y RAMDISK y X-BOOST y SMART TOOL y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive y CPU-Z MSI GAMING

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Speciﬁcations

Special Features

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y Audio

 Audio Boost  Voice Boost

y Storage

 Turbo M.2

y Fan

 Gaming Fan Control

y LED

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

y Protection

 PCI-E Steel Armor

y Performance

 DDR4 Boost  GAME Boost  CORE Boost

y VR

 VR Ready

y Gamer Experience

 GAMING HOTKEY  GAMING MOUSE Control

y BIOS

 Click BIOS 5

y Certification

 GAMING Certified

Speciﬁcations

Package contents

Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:

y Motherboard y Driver DVD y User Manual y Quick Installation Guide y I/O Shielding y SATA 6G Cable X2 y Case Badge y VIP card y M.2 Screw x1

Important

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

Package contents

Block Diagram

HDMI DVI-D

2 Channel DDR4 Memory

CPU

PCIe x16

NCT6797D

Super I/O

PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard

1 x M.2

4x SATA 6Gb/s

6 x USB 2.0

PCI Express Bus

CHIPSET

8 x USB 3.1 Gen1

Realtek ALC892

Audio Jacks

PCIe x1

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

USB 2.0

PS/2

LAN

Line-in

Line-out

DVI-D

Flash BIOS Button

USB 3.1 Gen1

Mic in

USB 2.0/ Flash BIOS Port

y Flash BIOS Button/ Port - Please refer to page 38 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS

Button.

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 Audio Console

After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience.

Application Enhancement Advanced Settings

Device Selection

Connector Settings

Jack Status

Main Volume

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 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 Audio Console > 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.

Important

The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

JRGB2

CPU_PWR1

M2_1

CPU Socket

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN1

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

ATX_PWR1

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

JAUD1

JRGB1

JCOM1

JTPM1

JCI1

JLPT1

JBAT1

JUSB1

JUSB2

JUSB3

SATA▼3▲4

SATA▼1▲2

JFP2

JFP1

JUSB4

Overview of Components

Component Contents

Port Name Port Type Page

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2 Fan Connectors 31

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 29

CPU Socket AM4 CPU Socket 25

DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2

JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 28

JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 35

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 33

JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 31

JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 27

JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 32

JRGB1, JRGB2 RGB LED Connectors 34

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 33

JUSB2, JUSB4 USB 2.0 Connectors 30

JUSB1, JUSB3 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 30

M2_1 M.2 Slot (Key M) 28

PCI_E1~3 PCIe Expansion Slots 27

DIMM Slots 26

SATA1~4 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 32

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.

53.43 mm

Introduction to the AM4 CPU

The surface of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Important

When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset

BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture.

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

the CPU.

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.

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 the processor specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is

suggested to protect the processor.

Some memory modules 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 DRAM Frequency 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.

Due to AM4 CPU/memory controller official specification limitation, the frequency of memory modules may operate lower than the marked value under the default state. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

Overview of Components

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16*/ PCIe 3.0 x8**

PCI_E2: PCIe 2.0 x1

PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1

* For Ryzen™ 1st and 2nd Generation processors ** For Ryzen™ with Radeon Vega Graphics processors

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.

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

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

JFP2

Power LED

JFP1

Power Switch

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2 10 1

Reserved

HDD LED Reset Switch

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

Buzzer

++-

Speaker

1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

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 for your M.2 SSD.

Video Demonstration

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

http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

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

30°

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

2 10

1 MIC L 2 Ground

3 MIC R 4 NC

5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection

7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin

9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection

Overview of Components

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