MSI B150A GAMING PRO User manual
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A
GAMING PRO 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.
®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING PRO
MSI®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING PRO
®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING PRO
®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING PRO
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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
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
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Contents
Contents
Safety Information...................................................................................................2
Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ..........................................................................................................8
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................. 8
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Overview of Components ....................................................................................10
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DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 12
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EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................. 20
BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................21
Entering BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 21
Resetting BIOS.................................................................................................. 22
Updating BIOS................................................................................................... 22
EZ Mode ............................................................................................................ 23
Advanced Mode ................................................................................................ 25
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Software Description............................................................................................32
Installing Windows®7/ 8.1/ 10 ........................................................................... 32
Installing Drivers ................................................................................................ 32
Installing Utilities................................................................................................ 32
2Safety Information
Safety Information
The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
computer assembly.
Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
before handling the motherboard.
Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
technician.
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
Keep this user guide for future reference.
Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
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.
damage the motherboard.
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Specifications
Supports 6th Gen Intel®™®
Pentium®®processors for Socket LGA1151
Intel®
Intel®
Memory
Supports DDR4 2133 MHz
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel®
Expansion Slots
slot is installed a device.
Onboard Graphics
1x HDMI™
1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU Supports 2-Way AMD®™Technology
Storage
Intel®
Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
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SATAs.
USB
ASMedia®
the back panel
Intel®
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Audio
Realtek®
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN 1x Intel®I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
2x USB 2.0 ports
1x DVI-D port
1x HDMI™port
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x SATAe connector
3x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x Front panel connectors
1x TPM module connector
1x Serial port connector
1x Parallel port connector
Hardware Monitor
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Form Factor ATX Form Factor
BIOS Features
1x 128 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
Multi-language
Software
Drivers
LIVE UPDATE 6
FAST BOOT
GAMING APP
RAMDISK
Intel®Small Business Advantage
GAMING LAN MANAGER
Open Broadcaster Software
Intel®Extreme Tuning Utility
Norton™Internet Security Solution
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SteelSeries Engine 3
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Performance
GAMING Features
8 LED Effects
AUDIO BOOST 3
EMI Shielding
Dual Headphone Amplifiers
GAMING LAN
Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet
MSI Network Manager
EMI Shielding
Electric Wave Surge
GAMING APP
Gaming Hotkey
Gaming Mouse Master
Open Broadcaster Software
Unlimited number of scenes and sources.
Hitbox and more.
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MSI Exclusive
Features
EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
Board Explorer
Hardware Monitor
ESD Protection
EMI Protection
Humidity Protection
High Temperature Protection
System Monitor
RAM DISK
LIVE UPDATE 6
EZ Debug LED
Specification
Highlights
DDR4 Boost Support
DDR4 XMP Ready
3.0 Support
TM Support
USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ready
SATA Express Support
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DVI-D
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 LAN
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1 Audio Ports
USB 2.0 Optical S/PDIF-Out
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
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
2468
Rear Speaker Out
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Blank
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Rear I/O Panel
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
10 Overview of Components
Overview of Components
JPWR2
DIMM1
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
JUSB1
JLPT1
SYSFAN2 JFP1
JFP2
JAUD1
JTPM1
JPWR1
JUSB2
SE1_21
SATA6
SATA5
SATA3
SATA4
JBAT1
EZ Debug LED
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