MSI B360M MORTAR User manual

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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI®B360M MORTAR 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
Drivers & Utilities
Disc Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
M.2 Screw x2
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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Quick Start
Intel®LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components

4Quick Start
https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
Installing a Processor
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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
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6Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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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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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
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8Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Quick Start
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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10 Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1

12 Quick Start
Power On
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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8
Installing a Graphics Card...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications....................................................................................................... 15
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 21
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 22
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 27
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 28
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 29
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 30
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 31
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 31
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 32
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 32
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors.......................................................... 33
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 34
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 34
JRGB1: RGB LED Connector ................................................................................ 35
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 35
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 36
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 36

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JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector............................................................. 37
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 38
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 38
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 39
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 39
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 40
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 42
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 43
Advanced............................................................................................................... 43
Boot....................................................................................................................... 49
Security................................................................................................................. 50
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 51
OC.......................................................................................................................... 52
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 58
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 59
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 60
Software Description........................................................................................... 61
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 61
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 61
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 61
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 62
LIVE UPDATE 6...................................................................................................... 63
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 65
GAMING APP......................................................................................................... 69
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 74
DPC LATENCY TUNER.......................................................................................... 76
MYSTIC LIGHT....................................................................................................... 77
MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY........................................................................................... 81
SMART TOOL......................................................................................................... 85
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 87
GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 88
Intel®Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 90
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 90
Installing the Intel®Optane™ memory ................................................................ 90
Removing the Intel®Optane™ memory ............................................................... 92
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 93
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 94

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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
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
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 y2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4 modes)
y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
y1x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@60Hz
y1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz
Storage
Intel®B360 Chipset
y4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y2x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices*
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280
storage devices**
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready***
* SATA2 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M2_1 slot.
** M2_2 slot will be unavailable when installing a PCIe device in PCI_E4 slot.
*** Before using Intel®Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
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USB
Intel®B360 Chipset
y3x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-C
and 1 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal
connector)
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) 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®ALC892 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ySupports S/PDIF output
LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y1x DVI-D port
y1x DisplayPort port
y1x HDMI port
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y5x OFC audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
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
y3x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector
y1x Thunderbolt add-on card connector
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yMicro-ATX Form Factor
y9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.3 cm x 24.3 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
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Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
ySMART TOOL
yRAMDISK
yDPC LATENCY TUNER
yFAST BOOT
yX-BOOST
yGAMING APP
ySUPER CHARGER
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yGAMING LAN MANAGER
yOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS)
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit
www.msi.com
Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost
Voice Boost
yNetwork
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
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Specifications
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Special Features
yStorage
Twin Turbo M.2
Intel®Optane Memory Ready
yFan
Smart Fan Control
yLED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension (JRGB)
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
yProtection
PCIe Steel Armor
yPerformance
Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
USB with type A+C
INTEL Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2
yStability
7000+ Quality Test
yVR
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5
yCertification
GAMING Certified

20 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
LPC Bus
3 x USB 3.1 Gen2
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
1 x M.2
6 x USB 2.0
PCI-E Bus
PCI Express Bus
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard Audio Jacks
DMI 3.0
B360
CPU
NV6797
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC892
x1
x4
PCI Express Bus
HDMI DP DVI-D
Switch
x1 PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x16 slot
1 x M.2
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Switch