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MSI B250M BAZOOKA PLUS User Manual

MSI B250M BAZOOKA PLUS
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Thank you for buying the MSI
®
B250M BAZOOKA PLUS/ B250M BAZOOKA OPT BOOST
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 x2
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
B250M BAZOOKA OPT
BOOST with pre-
installed Intel
®
Optane™
Memory module

Table of Contents

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MSI B250M BAZOOKA PLUS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
ChipsetIntel B250
CPU SocketLGA 1151
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory64 GB
SATA Ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
Memory SpeedDDR4 2400/2133 MHz
PCIe Slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Slots1 x M.2
USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports6
USB 2.0 Ports6
AudioRealtek ALC887
LANRealtek 8111H
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start Guide

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and components for system assembly.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On Procedure

Specifications Overview

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel Layout

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Overview of Components

CPU Socket Installation

DIMM Slots Configuration

PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

M.2 Slot (Key M)

Front Panel Connectors

Front Audio Connector

Serial Port Connector

Power Connectors

USB 2.0 Connectors

USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

Fan Connectors

Chassis Intrusion Connector

TPM Module Connector

RGB LED Connector

Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

EZ Debug LED

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Describes the methods to access the system's BIOS configuration interface.

Resetting BIOS

Explains how to restore default BIOS settings to resolve issues.

Updating BIOS

Details the process of updating the motherboard's BIOS firmware.

System Status Menu

Advanced Menu

PCI Subsystem Settings

Configures PCI and PCI Express interface protocols and latency timers.

PEG X - Max Link Speed

Sets the PCI Express protocol for PCIe x16 slots.

ACPI Settings

Configures ACPI parameters for onboard power LED behaviors.

Integrated Peripherals

Manages parameters for integrated peripherals like LAN, HDD, USB, and audio.

SATA Mode

Sets the operational mode for the onboard SATA controller.

M.2/Optane Genie

Enables or disables Intel RST support for M.2 SSDs or Optane memory.

USB Configuration

Configures onboard USB controller and device functions.

Legacy USB Support

Sets support for legacy USB functionality.

Hardware Monitor

Controls fan speeds and monitors system temperatures.

Power Management Setup

Configures power management settings like ErP and AC power loss behavior.

Windows OS Configuration

Configures detailed settings and behaviors for Windows OS.

MSI Fast Boot

Speeds up system boot time by disabling unnecessary devices.

Secure Boot

Sets Windows secure boot to prevent unauthorized access.

Wake Up Event Setup

Configures system wake-up behaviors for different sleep modes.

Secure Erase+

Wipes all data from an SSD securely.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology

Shows information about Intel RST and Optane memory.

Overclocking Menu

OC Explore Mode

Selects between normal and expert modes for OC settings.

CPU Ratio

Adjusts the CPU ratio to determine clock speed.

Intel Turbo Boost

Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost for performance enhancement.

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)

Configures overclocking settings for memory modules.

DRAM Frequency

Sets the DRAM frequency for performance tuning.

Advanced DRAM Configuration

Sets memory timings for individual or all memory channels.

Memory Fast Boot

Enables or disables memory initiation and training for faster booting.

CPU Features

Accesses CPU-specific features and settings.

Hyper-Threading

Enables or disables Intel Hyper-Threading technology for multitasking.

Intel Virtualization Tech

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor

Protects CPU from overheating by managing thermal behavior.

EIST

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.

Long Duration Power Limit (W)

Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost.

CPU Current Limit (A)

Sets the maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode.

M-Flash Menu

Update BIOS and ME

Selects a BIOS file to update BIOS and ME management settings.

Security Menu

Administrator Password

Sets an administrator password for system security and BIOS access.

User Password

Sets a user password with limited rights to change BIOS items.

Password Check

Selects the condition that requests the password.

Trusted Computing

Sets up the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Configures chassis intrusion detection and warning messages.

Boot Menu

Boot Mode Select

Sets the system boot mode (Legacy or UEFI).

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

Sets the priority order for boot devices.

Save & Exit Menu

Discard Changes and Exit

Exits BIOS setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reboot

Saves current changes and reboots the system.

Restore Defaults

Restores or loads all default BIOS settings.

Software Description

Installing Windows

Guides on installing Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 operating systems.

Installing Drivers

Explains the process of installing essential system drivers.

Installing Utilities

Details how to install system utilities for enhanced functionality.

LIVE UPDATE 6

Updating The System

Describes how to update the system using LIVE UPDATE 6 application.

Total Installer

Simplifies the installation of multiple applications and drivers.

COMMAND CENTER

CPU Frequency Control

Controls CPU frequency and base clock via a dedicated panel.

CPU Fan Control

Controls CPU fan speed using Smart or Manual modes.

CPU Voltage Control

Allows adjustment of CPU voltage settings.

GAME BOOST

Provides CPU frequency settings for overclocking.

Mobile Control

Enables remote control of Command Center via a mobile app.

GAMING APP

Control Mode Buttons

Selects system performance modes (OC, Gaming, Silent).

LED Control

Controls motherboard LED lighting effects and colors.

Eye Rest

Optimizes display by reducing blue light and adjusting contrast.

Gaming Hotkey

Provides instant system control via user-defined hotkeys.

Mouse Master

Macro Functionality

Allows creation, assignment, and management of mouse macros.

DPI Setting

Selects mouse DPI from a drop-down menu.

X-BOOST Performance Modes

Easy Mode Selection

Selects system performance modes for various environments.

Advanced Features

Enables USB SPEED UP, STORAGE BOOST, and VR BOOST.

MSI SMART TOOL

Windows 7 Installation USB Creation

Creates a Windows 7 installation USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers.

DRAGON EYE

Video List Management

Selects and manages videos for in-game viewing.

Size and Position Settings

Adjusts video display size and position within the game.

Transparency Settings

Sets the transparency level of the Dragon Eye video.

RAMDISK Utility

Creating a RAM Disk

Explains how to create and configure a virtual RAM disk.

RAMDISK Settings and Options

Specifies RAM disk settings, options, and backup configurations.

GAMING LAN MANAGER

Bandwidth Prioritization

Displays and prioritizes network bandwidth applications.

Network Test and Speed Testing

Tests upload/download speeds and allows bandwidth control setup.

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU)

Navigation and Views

Lists major functions and provides options for viewing settings.

Tuning Controls

Displays controls for changing system settings during manual tuning.

System Monitoring

Shows measured system values over time and monitors parameters.

SteelSeries Engine 3

Device Management

Organizes and configures SteelSeries devices and applications.

Configuration Windows

Provides unique views for devices with collapsible configuration lists.

Customizing Your Devices

Customizes SteelSeries devices through their configuration windows.

CPU-Z Utility

System Information Tabs

Provides detailed system information via CPU, Mainboard, Memory, and SPD tabs.

Benchmarking and About

Runs processor benchmarks and displays utility version information.

TriDef VR

VR Environment and Controls

Describes the VR environment and controls for application interaction.

Game and Settings Tabs

Manages games for VR, and modifies virtual screen settings.

Settings Popup

Adjusts virtual screen size, distance, curvature, and game settings.

TriDef SmartCam

SmartCam for XSplit Gamecaster

Integrates SmartCam into XSplit Gamecaster for background replacement.

SmartCam Options

Explains Normal and Head & Shoulders Only modes, and Quality settings.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

System Requirements

Lists prerequisites for installing Intel Optane memory.

Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory

Guides on installing the Intel Optane memory module and enabling Optane mode.

Enabling Intel® Optane™ Memory

Enables Intel Optane memory via the Intel application.

Removing the Intel® Optane™ Memory

Disabling Intel® Optane™ Memory

Disables Intel Optane memory via the application and BIOS.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power Issues

Provides steps to resolve issues when the computer does not power on.

No Display Signal

Offers solutions for no display signal when the system is powered on.

Boot Failure After BIOS Update

Guides on troubleshooting boot failures after BIOS updates.

Lost BIOS Password

Explains how to reset a lost BIOS password.

Audio and Network Problems

Provides steps to fix audio and network connectivity issues.

USB Device Malfunction

Guides on troubleshooting non-functional USB devices.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

States compliance with FCC regulations for digital devices.

CE Conformity

Declares compliance with European Union directives for safety.

WEEE Statement

Statement regarding waste electrical and electronic equipment disposal.

Environmental Policy

MSI's policy on product reuse, recycling, and proper disposal.

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