Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B365M MORTAR 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
Intel® LGA 1151 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
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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.
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
®
®
processors for LGA 1151 socket
®
B365 Chipset
Core™/ Pentium® Gold/
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GBy Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHzy Supports Dual-Channel modey Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memoryy Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 sloty 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
Storage
USB
Audio
LAN
y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz
®
Intel
B365 Chipset
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/
2280/ 22110 storage devices
®
Intel
Optane™ Memory Ready**
* SATA1 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M.2 slot.
** Before using Intel
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
®
Intel
B365 Chipset
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
y 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
®
y Realtek
ALC892 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
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Specifications
Back Panel
Connectors
Internal Connectors
Continued from previous page
y 1x PS/2 mouse porty 1x PS/2 keyboard porty 2x USB 2.0 portsy 1x HDMI porty 1x LAN (RJ45) porty 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A portsy 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C porty 3x audio jacks
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connectory 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectory 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsy 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connectory 2x 4-pin system fan connectorsy 1x Front panel audio connectory 2x Front panel connectorsy 1x Serial port connectory 1x Parallel port connectory 1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectory 1x 4-pin RGB LED connectory 1x TPM module connectory 1x Chassis Intrusion connectory 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller
Hardware Monitor
Form Factor
NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
y CPU/System temperature detectiony CPU/System fan speed detectiony CPU/System fan speed control
y Micro-ATX Form Factory 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.3 cm x 24.3 cm)
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Specifications
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BIOS Features
Software
Dragon Center
Features
Special Features
Continued from previous page
y 1x 128 Mb flashy UEFI AMI BIOSy ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8y Multi-language
y Driversy DRAGON CENTERy CPU-Z MSI GAMINGy MSI App Player (BlueStacks)y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drivey Norton™ Internet Security Solution
y GRAGON OPTIMIZATIONy Hardware Monitory Eyeresty LAN Managery Mystic Lighty Live Update
Please refer to
http://download.msi.com/manual/
mb/DRAGONCENTER2.pdf
for more details.
y Audio
Audio Boost
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
y Storage
Turbo M.2
®
Intel
Optane Memory Ready
y Fan
Smart Fan Control
y LED
Mystic Light Mystic Light (RGB) Mystic Light (RAINBOW) Mystic light SYNC EZ DEBUG LED
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Continued on next page
Specifications
Special Features
Continued from previous page
y Protection
PCIe Steel Armor Pre-install IO
y Performance
DDR4 Boost Core Boost USB with type A+C
y Stability
7000+ Quality Test
y VR
VR Ready
y Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY GAMING MOUSE Control APP Player
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
y Certification
GAMING Certified
Specifications
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Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard
Cable
Application DVDDriver DVD1
Documentation
MAG B365M MORTAR
SATA 6Gb/s Cables
RGB LED Extension Cable 80cm1
8.5H M.2 screws
Case Badge1
Product Registration Card1
User Manual1
Quick Installation Guide1
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
2
1
Package contents
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Block Diagram
PCI Express Bus
1 x M.2
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
Switch
HDMI
CPU
PCI Express Bus
PCI-E Bus
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
x1
PCIe x1 slot
x1
PCIe x1 slot
6 x USB 3.1 Gen1
6 x USB 2.0
LPC Bus
NV6797
Super I/O
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
B365
Realtek
ALC892
Audio Jacks
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 Mouse
LAN
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic-In
PS/2 Keyboard
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
StatusDescription
OffNo link
YellowLinked
BlinkingData activity
Speed LED
StatusDescription
Off10 Mbps connection
Green100 Mbps connection
Orange1 Gbps connection
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.
3.
Rear I/O Panel
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Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
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.
Realtek Audio Console
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get
better sound experience.
Device
Selection
Application Enhancement
Main Volume
Connector Settings
Jack Status
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 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.
Important
The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
Rear I/O Panel
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