MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX User manual
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration
diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the
installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the
URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You
may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.
®B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
MSI®B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
®B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
®B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
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Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_
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https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
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Quick Start
Important
remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
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http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzUyMTI5ODI4.html
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
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Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header/
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjcyMTczMzM2.html
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
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Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
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
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BAT1
Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in
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https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
https://v.youku.com/v_show/id_
XNDUwMDUyNTkwOA==.html
Youtube
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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
http://v.youku.com/v_show/
id_XNDkzODU0MDQw.html
Youtube
ATX_PWR1
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http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
http://v.youku.com/v_show/
id_XNDkzODU5MTky.html
Youtube
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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
http://v.youku.com/v_show/
id_XNDkyOTc3MzQ4.html
Youtube
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XQuick Start
Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Specifications......................................................................................................... 3
Package contents .................................................................................................. 8
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 9
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................... 9
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Overview of Components .................................................................................... 12
Processor Socket ................................................................................................. 13
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 14
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M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)......................................................................................... 16
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EZ Debug LEDs..................................................................................................... 22
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Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 25
Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... 25
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 25
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 25
UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. 26
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 27
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 27
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 28
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 28
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 30
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 33
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2Safety Information
Safety Information
The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
before handling the motherboard.
Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
technician.
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
Keep this user guide for future reference.
Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
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.
the motherboard.
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Chipset AMD®
Memory
For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/
Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466
Dual channel memory architecture
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots
processors)
Supports x8 speed (Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Graphics processors)
Supports x4 speed (Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics processors)
Onboard Graphics
1920x1200 @60Hz*/**
4096x2160 @60Hz*/**/***
* Maximum shared memory of 16GB
** Only available when using Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen
AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
processors.
4Specifications
Storage
2x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
1x M.2 slot (Key M)*
Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd
(Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics) and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M.2
slot.
RAID
devices
USB
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port on the back panel
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports available through the
internal USB connector
available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
LAN 1x Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Audio
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Specifications
Back Panel
Connectors
1x Flash BIOS Button
1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
1x DVI-D port
1x HDMI port
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port
1x LAN(RJ45) port
6x audio jacks
Internal Connectors
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (support additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1x 4-pin water pump connector
4x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x front panel audio connector
2x system panel connectors
1x serial port connector
2x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connectors
1x TPM module connector
LED Feature 4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller
Hardware Monitor
6Specifications
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
1x 256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
Multi-language
Software
Drivers
MSI App Player(BlueStacks)
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
Norton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
Gaming Mode
Gaming Hotkey
Mystic Light
User Scenario
Hardware Monitor
Live Update
Speed Up
Smart Tool
Special Features
Audio
Audio Boost
Network
Realtek LAN
Storage
Turbo M.2
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Specifications
Special Features
Extended heatsink
Pump Fan
LED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
EZ DEBUG LED
Protection
Performance
DDR4 Boost
GAME Boost
AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2
VR
VR Ready
Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
BIOS
Flash BIOS Button
StoreMI (SW feature)
AMD FreeSync™ Ready
AMD Precision Boost OverDrive™
8Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
Cable SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1
Accessories
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1
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I/O Shielding 1
Product registration card 1
Application Driver DVD 1
Documentation User manual 1
Quick installation guide 1
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