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MSI B150A GAMING PRO User Manual

MSI B150A GAMING PRO
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Thank you for buying the MSI
®
H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING PRO
motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items.
If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard

Table of Contents

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MSI B150A GAMING PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel B150
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory64 GB
SATA 6Gb/s6
M.2 Slots1
AudioRealtek ALC1150
Memory Speed2133 MHz
USB 3.1 Ports (Rear)1
Expansion Slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB Ports8 (4 rear, 4 via headers)

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists the essential tools and components needed for motherboard assembly.

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions for correctly installing DDR4 memory modules into the slots.

Installing the Motherboard

Guide on how to mount the motherboard inside the computer chassis.

Connecting the Power Connectors

Details on connecting ATX power supply connectors to the motherboard.

Power On Procedure

Steps for powering on the assembled computer system.

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the meaning of LED indicators for the LAN port status.

Audio Ports Configuration

Details the connection of speakers and audio devices to motherboard ports.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Audio Manager Settings

Explains various settings within the Realtek HD Audio Manager application.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Information about the CPU socket and processor installation guidelines.

DIMM Slots

Details on the memory slots, installation recommendations, and capacity.

PCIe and PCI Expansion Slots

Information on installing expansion cards into PCIe and PCI slots.

Power Connectors

Explains the function and pinouts of the motherboard power connectors.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup utility during system boot.

EZ Mode Overview

Introduction to the simplified BIOS interface and its basic functions.

Advanced Mode Configuration

Details on navigating and configuring advanced BIOS settings.

OC Settings

Guide to overclocking settings for CPU, memory, and other components.

M-FLASH BIOS Update

Instructions on how to update the motherboard BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

Software Description

Installing Windows and Drivers

Steps to install the operating system and necessary hardware drivers.

COMMAND CENTER

Guide to the COMMAND CENTER software for system monitoring and control.

LIVE UPDATE 6

Instructions for using LIVE UPDATE 6 to download drivers and BIOS.

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

Guide to Intel XTU for tuning, testing, and monitoring system performance.

RAID Configuration

Creating RAID Volume

Step-by-step instructions for creating a RAID volume using the BIOS utility.

Troubleshooting

Power and Boot Problems

Solutions for issues related to the system not powering on or booting.

Lost BIOS Password

Steps to reset the BIOS password by clearing CMOS settings.

Connectivity Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving issues with audio, network, or USB device connectivity.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement detailing compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

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