MSI B360M PRO-VDH User manual

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Contents
Safety Information...........................................................................................2
Specifications...................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................. 6
LAN Port LED Status Table.................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................ 7
DIMM Slots..........................................................................................................8
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots......................................................................10
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................11
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................11
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................12
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................12
JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors................................................................13
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector.........................................................................14
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................14
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector........................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors......................................................15
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector.......................................................................16
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector...................................................16
EZ Debug LED...................................................................................................16
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector...................................................................17
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................17
BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................18
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................18
Resetting BIOS..................................................................................................19
Updating BIOS...................................................................................................19
Software Description..................................................................................... 20
Installing Windows®10.....................................................................................20
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................20
Installing Utilities..............................................................................................20
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®B360M PRO-VDH
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about
board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software
installation.

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 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 Memory
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 Slots y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard
Graphics
y1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
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
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y1x M.2 slot (Key M)
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready**
* The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA
SSD module has been installed in the M.2_1 slot.
** Before using Intel®Optane™ memory modules, please
ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the
latest version from MSI website.
USB
yIntel®B360 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A & 1
Type-C ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB connector)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
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4Specifications
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Audio yRealtek®ALC887 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 keyboard port
y1x PS/2 mouse port
y1x VGA port
y1x DVI-D port
y1x HDMI™ port
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port
y3x Audio jacks
Internal
Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y2x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y1x Parallel port connector
y1x Serial port connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Thunderbolt add-on card connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797D Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
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Specifications Specifications
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Form Factor ym-ATX Form Factor
y9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1 , SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
ySUPER CHARGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
ySMART TOOL
yRAMDISK
yDPC LATENCY TUNER
yFAST BOOT
yX-BOOST
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution

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
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse LAN
DVI-D
VGA
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen1
Type-C
Line-in
Mic in
Line-out
Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1
connector and follow the below steps.
1. Click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager > Advanced Settings to open the dialog
below.
2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into
a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is
current connected.

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Rear I/O Panel Overview of Components
Overview of Components
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
JTPM1
PCI_E3
ATX_PWR1
JUSB1
JUSB2
JUSB3
JBAT1
SATA12
M2_1
JCI1
JFP1
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
SATA3
JTBT1
JFP2
JAUD1 JLPT1
JCOM1
CPU Socket
CPU_PWR1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN1
EZ Debug LED
50.77mm*
* Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.

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DIMM Slots
Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.
Important
y To boot up the system successfully, always insert the memory module into DIMMA2
first.
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.
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Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1

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Rear I/O Panel Rear I/O Panel
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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PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (PCH lanes)
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (PCH lanes)
Important
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.
y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
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.