MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC User manual

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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®B450I GAMING PLUS AC 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
Preparing Tools and Components
AMD®AM4 CPU
CPU Fan

2Quick Start
Installing a Processor
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https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc

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Important
If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to
remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.

4Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
DIMMA1
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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

6Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
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Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Processor with integrated graphics

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

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Power On
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12 Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 2
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4
Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... 5
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 6
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 7
Installing a Graphics Card...................................................................................... 8
Connecting Peripheral Devices.............................................................................. 9
Connecting the Power Connectors....................................................................... 10
Power On............................................................................................................... 11
Safety Information............................................................................................... 14
Specifications....................................................................................................... 15
Package contents ................................................................................................ 19
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23
Processor Socket.................................................................................................. 25
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 26
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slot................................................................................ 27
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 27
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)......................................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 29
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 29
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 30
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 30
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors.............................................................. 31
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 31
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 32
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 33
JRGB1~2: RGB LED Connectors........................................................................... 33
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 34
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 35
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 35
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 36
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 36

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Contents
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 37
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 39
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 40
Advanced............................................................................................................... 41
Boot....................................................................................................................... 45
Security................................................................................................................. 45
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 46
OC.......................................................................................................................... 47
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 50
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 51
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 52
Software Description........................................................................................... 53
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 53
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 53
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 53
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 54
LIVE UPDATE 6...................................................................................................... 55
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 57
GAMING APP......................................................................................................... 61
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 66
MYSTIC LIGHT....................................................................................................... 68
MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY........................................................................................... 72
SMART TOOL......................................................................................................... 76
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 78
RAID Configuration.............................................................................................. 79
Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility....................................... 79
Initialize Disks ...................................................................................................... 81
Create Arrays........................................................................................................ 82
Delete Arrays........................................................................................................ 83
Swap Arrays.......................................................................................................... 84
Manage Spares ..................................................................................................... 85
Change the Controller Options............................................................................. 86
Booting the system from an array........................................................................ 86
Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages............................................. 86
Change the Staggered Spinup Count................................................................... 87
Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID ...................................................................... 88
Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... 89
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 90
Regulatory Notices .............................................................................................. 91

14 Safety 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 60oC (140oF), it may damage
the motherboard.

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Support AMD®Ryzen™ 1st and 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™
with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics Processors for Socket AM4
Chipset AMD® B450 Chipset
Memory
y2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB*
Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)
Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz
(by A-XMP OC MODE)
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports non-ECC UDIMM memory
ySupports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots
y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
Supports x16 speed with AMD®Ryzen™ 1st and 2nd
Generation processors
Supports x8 speed with AMD® Ryzen™ with Radeon
Vega Graphics processors
Supports x4 speed with AMD®Athlon™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics Processors
Onboard Graphics
y1x DisplayPort, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2304 @60Hz, 2560x1600 @60Hz, 3840x2160 @60Hz,
1920x1200 @60Hz*
y1x HDMI™ 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160 @30Hz, 2560x1600 @60Hz*
* Only support when using AMD®Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™
with Radeon™ Vega GraphicsProcessors
* Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
Storage
AMD® B450 Chipset
y4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD® CPU
y1x M.2 slot (M2_1, Key M)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s 2280 storage
devices (AMD®Ryzen 1st and 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™
with Radeon™ Vega Graphics)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x2 and SATA 6Gb/s 2280 storage
devices (AMD®Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics)
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RAID
AMD®B450 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
USB
yAMD®B450 Chipset
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel
4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB 2.0 connector)
yAMD®CPU
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A
ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the
internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector)
LAN y1x Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN controller
WiFi & Bluetooth
yIntel®Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 module
The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_2 (Key E)
slot.
Supports Wi-Fi 1x1 802.11ac, dual band (2.4GHz,5GHz)
up to 433 Mbps speed.
Supports Bluetooth®4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1, 2.1+EDR
Audio yRealtek®ALC887 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Back Panel
Connectors
y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y1x DisplayPort
y1x HDMI™port
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y2x WiFi Antenna connectors
y3x audio jacks
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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 2.0 connector (support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin system fan connector
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y2x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connectors
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yMini-ITX Form Factor
y6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
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Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost
yStorage
Turbo M.2
StoreMI
yFan
GAMING Fan Control
yLED
Mystic Light Extension
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
yNetwork
Realtek LAN
Intel WiFi
yProtection
PCIe Steel Armor
yPerformance
DDR4 Boost
CORE Boost
GAME Boost
yVR
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5
AMD FreeSync™ Ready
AMD Precision Boost OverDrive™
yCertification
GAMING Certified
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Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
ySUPER CHARGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
ySMART TOOL
yRAMDISK
yX-BOOST
yGAMING APP
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS)
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yNorton™Internet Security Solution
yGoogle Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
yMotherboard
yDriver DVD
yUser Manual
yQuick Installation Guide
yI/O Shielding
yAntenna x2
ySATA 6G Cable x2
yCase Badge
yVIP card
yM.2 Screw x1
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

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Block Diagram
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
1 x M.2
4 x USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
Audio Jacks
CHIPSET
CPU
NV6795
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC887
PCI Express Bus
HDMI DisplayPort
4x SATA 6Gb/s
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1