MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI 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
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD®AM4 CPU

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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
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.

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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

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HDD LED
RESET SW
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
+
+
+- -- -
+
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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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
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https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in

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

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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

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Power On
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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information.................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................ 9
Installing a Graphics Card.................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices............................................................................ 11
Power On .............................................................................................................. 12
Specifications....................................................................................................... 15
Package contents ................................................................................................ 20
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 22
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 22
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
Processor Socket ................................................................................................. 27
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 29
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 29
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)......................................................................................... 30
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... 30
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................... 31
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors......................................................... 32
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 33
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 33
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 34
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 35
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 35
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 35
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 36
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors........................................................................... 37
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 38

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Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 39
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 39
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 40
Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... 40
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 40
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 40
BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... 41
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 41
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 42
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 42
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 43
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 45
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 46
Advanced............................................................................................................... 46
Boot....................................................................................................................... 52
Security................................................................................................................. 53
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 54
OC.......................................................................................................................... 55
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 59
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 60
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 61
AMD RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... 62
Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility .......................................................... 62
Initializing Disks ................................................................................................... 63
Creating Arrays..................................................................................................... 64
Deleting Arrays..................................................................................................... 65
Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... 66
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 67

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™
with Radeon™ Vega Graphics / 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™
with Radeon™ Graphics and Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Chipset AMD® B450 Chipset
Memory
∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB (depending
on the processor)
▪Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667 MHz (by JEDEC)
▪Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/
3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) for
AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9) CPU
▪Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466
MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) for the other AMD CPU
∙Dual channel memory architecture
∙Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
∙Supports un-buffered memory
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)*
▪1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support x16 mode
▪Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen
AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics support x8 mode
▪Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics support x4
mode
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*The speeds may vary for different devices
Storage
∙AMD® B450 Chipset
∙4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
∙1x M.2 slot (Key M)*
▪Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD
Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd
Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics) or PCIe 3.0 x2
(Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics)
▪Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
*The speeds may vary for different devices
RAID ∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for B450 Chipset
SATA storage devices
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LAN ∙1x Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
∙Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Single Band
Wireless-AC 3168 chip
∙Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, single band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 433 Mbps speed.
∙Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE,
4.2
∙1x M.2_2 Socket with E key (Wi-Fi mode)
USB
∙AMD® B450 Chipset
▪6x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB connector)
▪8x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports
available through the internal USB connectors)
Audio ∙Realtek® ALC892 Codec
∙7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Back Panel
Connectors
∙1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
∙1x WiFi/ Bluetooth module
∙4x USB 2.0 ports
∙1x HDMI Port
∙4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports
∙1x LAN (RJ45) ports
∙3x audio jacks
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x M.2 slot (Key M)
1x USB 3.2 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2
Gen1 ports)
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
2x 4-pin system Fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x TPM module connector
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x Parallel port connector
1x Serial port connector
2x RGB LED connectors
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
∙CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
∙CPU/System/Chipset fan speed detection
∙CPU/System/Chipset fan speed control
Form Factor ∙m-ATX Form Factor
∙9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
∙1x 256 Mb flash
∙UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0
∙Multi-language
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Software
∙Drivers
∙DRAGON CENTER
∙MSI App Player(BlueStacks)
∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING
∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
∙Gaming Mode
∙Gaming Hotkey
∙Mystic Light
∙User Scenario
∙Hardware Monitor
∙True Color
∙Live Update
∙Speed Up
∙Smart Tool
∙Super Charger
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
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Specifications
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Special Features
∙Audio
▪Audio Boost
∙Storage
▪Turbo M.2
∙Fan
▪Gaming Fan Control
∙LED
▪Mystic Light
▪Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
▪EZ DEBUG LED
∙Protection
▪PCI-E Steel Armor
∙Performance
▪DDR4 Boost
▪Game Boost
▪CORE Boost
∙VR
▪VR Ready
∙Gamer Experience
▪GAMING HOTKEY
▪GAMING MOUSE Control
∙BIOS
▪Click BIOS 5

20 Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI
Cable SATA 6Gb/s Cables (2 cables/pack) 1
Accessories
WiFi Antenna 1
Case Badge 1
Product Registration Card 1
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1
Application DVD Driver DVD 1
Documentation User Manual 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
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Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.