MSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS User manual

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Contents
Safety Information...........................................................................................2
Specifications...................................................................................................3
Package contents.............................................................................................6
Rear I/O Panel.................................................................................................. 7
LAN Port LED Status Table.................................................................................7
Overview of Components ................................................................................ 8
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................9
DIMM Slots........................................................................................................10
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots......................................................................11
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................12
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................12
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................13
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................13
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors.........................................................................14
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors......................................................15
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector.......................................................................16
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector...................................................................16
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector.........................................................................17
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................17
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector........................................................................17
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................18
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators..............................................................18
JRGB1: RGB LED strip connector.....................................................................18
BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................19
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................19
Resetting BIOS..................................................................................................20
Updating BIOS...................................................................................................20
Software Description..................................................................................... 21
Installing Windows®10.....................................................................................21
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................21
Installing Utilities..............................................................................................22
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®B450M PRO-VDH PLUS
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 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Chipset AMD® B450 chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*
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 ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
ySupport non-ECC UDIMM memory
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on
compatible memory.
Expansion Slots
y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
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
y2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Onboard
Graphics
y1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz*
y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz*
y1x HDMI™ 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160 @30Hz, 2560x1600 @60Hz*
* Only support when using Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics, 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics and
Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors
* Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
Storage
AMD® B450 Chipset
y4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Supports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10
y1x 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) and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
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4Specifications
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Audio Realtek®ALC892 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN controller
USB
AMD® B450 Chipset
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports through the
internal USB 3.1 Gen1 connector
y8x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 ports on the back
panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
AMD®processor
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel
I/O Controller NUVOTON 6795D Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
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
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y1x VGA port
y1x DVI-D port
y1x HDMI™ port
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y3x audio jacks
Internal
Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
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Specifications Specifications
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Internal
Connectors
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y2x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Serial port connector
y1x Parallel port connector
y1x RGB LED strip connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
ySUPER CHARGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yMYSTIC LIGHT
ySMART TOOL
yX-BOOST
yNorton™Security
yGoogle Chrome™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING

6Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
yMotherboard
yDriver DVD
yQuick Installation Guide
yI/O Shielding
ySATA 6G Cable x2
yCase Badge
yProduct registration card
yM.2 Screw x1
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

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Package contents Rear 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
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.
PS/2 LAN
USB 3.1 Gen1USB 2.0
USB 2.0
DVI-D
VGA
Line-in
Line-out
Mic in

8Overview of Components
CPU_FAN1
CPU SocketSYS_FAN1
PCI_E3
JAUD1
PCI_E2
M2_1
PCI_E1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JBAT1
JCI1
JFP2
JFP1
JUSB3
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
EZ Debug LED
SATA2
SATA1
JTPM1 JUSB1
JLPT1
JRGB1
JUSB2
JCOM1
SYS_FAN2
SATA34
Overview of Components

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Overview of Components Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Please install the CPU into the CPU socket as shown below.
Important
y When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset
BIOS to default values due to the AM4 processor󾙓s architecture.
y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
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 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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10 Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.
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Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMA1