MSI B250M PRO-VH User manual

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Contents
Safety Information...........................................................................................2
Specifications...................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................. 6
B250M PRO-VH ..................................................................................................6
B250M PRO-VD ..................................................................................................6
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................ 7
CPU Socket.........................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots .........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~E3: PCIe Expansion Slot.......................................................................9
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors...................................................................10
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M).....................................................................................10
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors...................................................11
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector.........................................................................11
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors...............................................................12
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ........................................................................12
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector.....................................................................13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ........................................................................13
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors .........................................................14
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..................................................................15
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper.......................................................15
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators............................................................15
BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................16
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................16
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................17
Updating BIOS ..................................................................................................17
Software Description..................................................................................... 18
Installing Windows®7/ 8.1/ 10.........................................................................18
Installing Drivers..............................................................................................18
Installing Utilities.............................................................................................18
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®B250M PRO-VH/ B250M
PRO-VD motherboard. This User Guide gives information
about board layout, component overview and BIOS setup.

2Safety Information
Safety Information
yThe components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
yEnsure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
yHold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
yIt 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.
yStore the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
yBefore turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
yDo not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
yIf you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
yAlways turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
yKeep this user guide for future reference.
yKeep this motherboard away from humidity.
yMake sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
yPlace the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
yAll cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
yIf 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.
yDo not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60C (140F), it may
damage the motherboard.

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Safety Information Specifications
Specifications
CPU Supports 6th/ 7th Gen Intel®Core™i3/i5/i7 processors, and
Intel®Pentium®and Celeron®processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel®B250 Chipset
Memory
y2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB
7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz*
6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz*
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)**
* Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on
compatible memory.
** DDR4 memory modules can only run at maximum of 2400
MHz for 7th Gen processors and 2133 MHz for 6 th Gen
processors on XMP mode.
Expansion Slots y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
yB250M PRO-VH
1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
1x HDMI™ port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz(7th CPU), 4096x2160@24Hz(6th CPU),
2560x1600@60Hz
yB250M PRO-VD
1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Storage
Intel®B250 Chipset
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y1x M.2 slot (Key M)*
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Intel®OptaneTM Memory Ready
Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host
card**
* The SATA2 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD
module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase
separately.
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4Specifications
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USB
yIntel®B250 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the
back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
Audio yRealtek®ALC887 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Realtek®RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 keyborard/ mouse combo port
y2x USB 2.0 ports
y1x HDMI™port (for B250M PRO-VH)
y1x DVI-D port (for B250M PRO-VD)
y1x VGA port
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
y3x audio jacks
Internal
Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin system fan connector
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Serial Port connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON 5565 Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yMicro-ATX Form Factor
y8.9 in. x 7.3 in. (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)
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Specifications Specifications
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BIOS Features
y1x 64 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yFAST BOOT
ySUPER CHARGER
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yRAMDISK
yX-BOOST
yMSI SMART TOOL
yNETWORK GENIE
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
yGoogle Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive

6Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
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
B250M PRO-VH
B250M PRO-VD
PS/2 port
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1
Line-in
Line-out
Mic in
VGA
USB 2.0
PS/2 port
LAN
DVI-D
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1
Line-in
Line-out
Mic in
VGA
USB 2.0

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Rear I/O Panel Overview of Components
CPU_FAN1CPU_PWR1
PCI_E1
M2_1
DIMMA1SYS_FAN1
DIMMB1
JUSB3
SATA4
SATA5
JFP2
JAUD1
ATX_PWR1
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
CPU Socket
JCI1
SATA6
JUSB2
JUSB1 JBAT1
JFP1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
JCOM1
Overview of Components

8Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Please install the CPU into the CPU socket as shown below.
Important
y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y 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.
y When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y 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.
y Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
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Overview of Components Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.
Important
y Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y 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.
PCI_E1~E3: PCIe Expansion Slot
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1
Important
y 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.
y 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.
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
SATA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
Important
y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y SATA cable has 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.
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below.
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Important
Intel®RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy
ROM.
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