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.

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Rear I/O Panel
Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.
yDevice Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
yApplication Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
yMain 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.
yProfiles - toggles between profiles.
yAdvanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
yJack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
yConnector 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.
Jack Status
Device
Selection
Connector
Settings
Profiles
Main Volume
Application
Enhancement
Advanced
Settings

12 Overview of Components
Overview of Components
B360-F PRO
PCI_E1~18
GPU_PWR1
GPU_PWR2
GPU_PWR3
JTPM1
CLR_CMOS1
POWER1
RESET1
JCOM1
CPU Socket
CPU_PWR1
ATX_PWR1
JPS_ON1
JPS_ON2
JPS_ON3
JPS_ON4
JUSB1
JUSB2
JBAT1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JCI1
SATA3
SATA4
SATA2
SATA1
CPU_FAN1
SYS_FAN1
JFP2
JFP1
JAUD1

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Overview of Components
H310-F PRO
PCI_E1~13
GPU_PWR1
GPU_PWR2
JTPM1
CLR_CMOS1
POWER1
RESET1
JCOM1
CPU Socket
CPU_PWR1
ATX_PWR1
JPS_ON1
JPS_ON2
JPS_ON3
JPS_ON4
JUSB1
JUSB2
JBAT1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JCI1
SATA3
SATA4
SATA2
SATA1
CPU_FAN1
SYS_FAN1
JFP2
JFP1
JAUD1

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Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS Button 27
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 Fan Connectors 22
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1,
GPU_PWR1~3 (optional) Power Connectors 21
CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 15
DIMMA1, DIMMB1 DIMM Slots 17
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 24
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 27
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 26
JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 26
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 23
JPS_ON1~4 Multiple Power Supplies Turn On
Connectors 20
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 24
JUSB1 USB 2.0 Connector 25
JUSB2 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector 25
PCI_E1~18 PCIe Expansion Slots 19
POWER1, RESET1 Power Button, Reset Button 27
SATA1~4 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 23

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Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
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.
y 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
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
operation beyond product specifications.
50.83 mm
Distance from the center of the
CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.

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https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
Installing a Processor
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Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Channel A Channel B
Memory module installation recommendation
Important
y Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA1 slot first.
y Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
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.
y Some memory 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 Memory Try It! to set the memory frequency if
you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.
y It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
y The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
DIMMA1

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Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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2
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Overview of Components
PCI_E1~18: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E2~4: PCIe 2.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E5~7: PCIe 2.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E8~10: PCIe 2.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E11~13: PCIe 2.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E14~16 (B360-F PRO): PCIe 2.0 x1 (PCH
lanes)
PCI_E17~18 (B360-F PRO): PCIe 2.0 x1 (PCH
lanes)
Installing Multiple graphics cards
You need to prepare PCIe x1 to PCIe x16 Riser Kits to install multiple grahics cards for
mining system and connect as shown below.
Connect PCIe power cables
from PSU to graphics cards
and PCIe x16 risers power
jacks.
Install graphics cards on PCIe x16
risers.
Install one graphics card in PCIe x16 slot of the motherboard or you
can also install the graphics card with PCIe Riser Kit.
Connect PCIe x1 risers and PCIe x16 risers with
USB 3.1 Gen1 cables.
Install PCIe x1 risers into PCIe x1 slots.
Important
y PCIe x1 to PCIe x16 Riser Kits are purchased separately.
y Make sure the graphics cards are locked by the latch at the end of the PCIe x16 slots.

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PCIe Slot LEDs
There is an LED indicator next to each PCIe slot. If the LED light is on, it indicates
that the graphics card is working properly. If the LED light is off, it indicates that the
graphics card is not detected.
ON: The graphics card works normally.
OFF: The slot is empty or the graphics card has
an error.
JPS_ON1~4: Multiple Power Supplies Turn On Connectors
These connectors use to turn on the multiple power supplies at the same time. Each
connector can be connected to an additional power supply with a 24-pin to 2-pin
adapter.
JPS_ON1
JPS_ON2
JPS_ON3
JPS_ON4
1
1 JPS_ON 2 Ground
Additional power supply 24 pin
connector
24-pin to 2-pin adapter
JPS_ON connector