MSI B360-F PRO User manual

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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI®B360-F PRO/ H310-F PRO motherboard. Check to make
sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing,
contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x2
24-pin to 2-pin Adapter x4
Drivers & Utilities
Disc Installation Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
Case Badge

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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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Specifications......................................................................................................... 5
Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 9
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 10
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 10
Debug LED Table .................................................................................................. 10
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 11
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 12
B360-F PRO .......................................................................................................... 12
H310-F PRO .......................................................................................................... 13
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 15
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 17
PCI_E1~18: PCIe Expansion Slots........................................................................ 19
PCIe Slot LEDs...................................................................................................... 20
JPS_ON1~4: Multiple Power Supplies Turn On Connectors................................ 20
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, GPU_PWR1~3 (optional): Power Connectors.............. 21
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors.............................................................. 22
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 23
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 23
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 24
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 24
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 25
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 25
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 26
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 26
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 27
CLR_CMOS1: Clear CMOS Button........................................................................ 27
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 27
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 28
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 28
Boot Screen .......................................................................................................... 29
Mining Mode ......................................................................................................... 29
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 30
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 30
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 31
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 33

4Contents
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 34
Advanced............................................................................................................... 35
Boot....................................................................................................................... 40
Security................................................................................................................. 41
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 42
OC.......................................................................................................................... 43
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 49
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 50
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 51
Software Description........................................................................................... 52
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 52
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 52
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 52
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 53
LIVE UPDATE 6...................................................................................................... 54
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 56
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 60
DPC LATENCY TUNER.......................................................................................... 62
SMART TOOL......................................................................................................... 63
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 65
NETWORK MANAGER........................................................................................... 66
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 68

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU Supports 8th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel®B360 Chipset
Memory
y2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB
ySupports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
ySupports Dual-Channel mode
ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
y17x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots（B360-F PRO）/ 12x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
（H310-F PRO）
Onboard Graphics
y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
y1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz
Storage Intel®B360 Chipset
y4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
Intel®B360 Chipset
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports
on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
y6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
Audio yRealtek®ALC887 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
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Back Panel
Connectors
y4x Debug LEDs
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y1x DVI-D port
y1x HDMI port
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y3x Audio jacks
Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y3x 4-pin PCIe power connectors（B360-F PRO）/ 2x 4-pin
PCIe power connectors（H310-F PRO）
y4x 2-pin PS_ON connectors
y4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin system fan connector
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Serial port connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
y1x Clear CMOS button
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT5567 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
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Specifications
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Form Factor yATX Form Factor
y12.0 in. x 8.9 in. (30.5 cm x 22.5 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
ySMART TOOL
yRAMDISK
yDPC LATENCY TUNER
yFAST BOOT
yX-BOOST
ySUPER CHARGER
yNETWORK MANAGER
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
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Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost
yNetwork
Intel LAN with Network Manager
yFan
Smart Fan Control
yLED
EZ DEBUG LED
yStability
7000+ Quality Test
yVR
VR Ready
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5

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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
USB 3.1 Gen1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2~6
PCI_E7~13
USB 2.0
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
Audio Jacks
DMI 3.0
B360/ H310
CPU
NV5567
Super I/O
ASM1187E
Realtek
ALC887
PCIe x16
HDMI
PCI_E14~18
(B360 only)
DVI-D
SATA 6Gb/s

10 Rear 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
Debug LED Table
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1 Mic
Line-Out
Line-In
DVI-D
PS/2
USB 2.0
Debug LED
LED Description
CPU Indicates CPU is not detected or fail.
DRAM Indicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA Indicates GPU is not detected or fail.
BOOT Indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.