MSI MEG B550 UNIFY User manual

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MEG B550 UNIFY
Motherboard
User Guide
Benutzerhandbuch
Manuel d’utilisation

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Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® 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.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI® Motherboard gewählt haben. Dieser Abschnitt der
Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur Installation Ihres Computers. Manche
Installationen bieten auch die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um
diese Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table anzusehen. Oder
scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy, um die URL zu öffnen.
Présentation rapide
Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI®. Ce manuel fournit une rapide présentation
avec des illustrations explicatives qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur.
Des tutoriels vidéo sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni
pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous pouvez également
accéder au lien en scannant le QR code qui lui est associé.

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Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
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Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_
XMTg2MjMwOTE2NA==.html
https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
CPU_FAN1

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Important
remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
installieren.
Si vous voulez installer un ventirad pour processeur à vis, veuillez suivre les
ventirad.
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Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
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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HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED
HDD 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 4
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
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjcyMTczMzM2.html

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http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDkzODU0MDQw.html
Youtube
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR2 PCIE_PWR1
CPU_PWR1

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Processor with integrated graphics

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Safety Information................................................................................................. 3
Specifications......................................................................................................... 4
Package contents ................................................................................................ 11
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LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 12
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 12
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 13
Installing Antennas............................................................................................... 15
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Processor Socket ................................................................................................. 17
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 18
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 19
M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 23
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... 25
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 26
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 26
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors ............................. 27
JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 28
............................................... 28
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector ............................................................. 29
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 29
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors.................................. 30
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 31
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 32
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 32
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 33
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 34
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 35
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EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 36
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control................................................................................... 36
Debug Code LED................................................................................................... 36
Hexadecimal Character Table.............................................................................. 37
Boot Phases.......................................................................................................... 37
Debug Code LED Table......................................................................................... 37
ACPI States Codes................................................................................................ 41
English

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Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... 42
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 42
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 42
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BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 44
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 44
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 45
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 45
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 47
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 50
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 51

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Safety 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
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
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.
If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
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
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
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.
If 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.
Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.

4Specifications
Specifications
Supports AMD RyzenTM 5000 & 3000 Series desktop
processors (not compatible with AMD RyzenTM 5 3400G &
RyzenTM 3 3200G) and AMD RyzenTM
processors for AM4 socket
AMD B550 Chipset
Memory
4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/
3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
4000 G-Series processors support DDR4
2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/
3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/ 4733/ 4866/
3000 Series processors (not
compatible with RyzenTM 5 3400G & RyzenTM 3 3200G)
support DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/
3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/
AMD RyzenTM
1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHz (QVL), Max. 5600 MHz
1DPC 2R max speed 4266 MHz
2DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz
2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHz
AMD RyzenTM 5000 & 3000 Series processors (not
compatible with AMD RyzenTM 5 3400G & RyzenTM 3
3200G)
1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHz
1DPC 2R max speed 4000 MHz
2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHz
2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHz
Dual channel memory architecture
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
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Specifications
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1 x HDMI 2.1 port, supporting a maximum resolution of
4096x2160 @120 Hz*/**
Maximum shared memory of 16GB
* Available for the processor with integrated graphics.
** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Multi-GPU
Storage
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*/ ** (from Chipset)
4x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 slot (from CPU)
Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4***
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot
supports PCIe 3.0 x2
3.0 x4 ***/****
Supports 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot
supports PCIe 3.0 x2**
3.0 x4**/ ***/ ****
Supports SATA 6Gb/s*
Supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_4 slot (from Chipset)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports 2280 storage devices
* The SATA5 port will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD into M2_3.
** The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD
into M2_3.
*** M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
**** Please refer to
(page 20) for details.
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6Specifications
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Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe
storage devices
Expansion Slot
AMD Processor
1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)*
Supports x16 or x8 mode**
AMD B550 Chipset
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot , support x4 mode (PCI_E4)***
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCI_E2 & PCI_E3)****
* PCIe specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
** Please refer to
(page 20) for details.
*** The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SSD into M2_4.
**** The both PCIe x1 slots will be unavailable after you install the M.2 SSD into
M2_2 slot in mode (default mode).
USB
AMD Processor
AMD B550 chipset
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports are available through
the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector
4x USB 2.0 ports on the back channel
AMD B550 chipset + USB 2.0 Hubs
4x USB 2.0 ports are available through the internal
USB 2.0 connectors
1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller
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