MSI B350 GAMING PRO CARBON - User Manual

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Motherboard User
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SATA Cable Labels
RGB LED Extension
Cable 80cm x1

MSI B350 GAMING PRO CARBON Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	B350 GAMING PRO CARBON
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components needed for PC 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

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I;O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

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

Audio Ports Configuration

Shows how to connect speakers and other audio devices to the rear audio jacks.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Overview of Components

Processor Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

SATA1~4: SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

Details on connecting front panel headers like power/reset buttons and LEDs.

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

Instructions for connecting USB 3.1 Gen1 headers from the case to the motherboard.

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

Information on connecting the chassis intrusion detection switch.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Instructions for resetting the BIOS settings using the CMOS jumper.

JLED1: RGB LED strip connector

Onboard LEDs

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Key combinations to access the BIOS during system startup.

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode

SETTINGS

System Status

Configuration of system date, time, and connected SATA devices.

System Information

Displays detailed system hardware and BIOS version information.

Advanced

Access to advanced system settings like ACPI parameters.

Boot

Security

Save & Exit

OC

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

HARDWARE MONITOR

Software Description

Installing Windows 7 64-bit;Windows10 64-bit

Guide for installing the operating system on the new hardware.

Installing Drivers

Steps to install essential hardware drivers after OS installation.

Installing Utilities

Instructions for installing additional software utilities provided by MSI.

LIVE UPDATE 6

COMMAND CENTER

GAME BOOST

GAMING APP

Eye Rest

VR Ready

Gaming Hotkey

Mouse Master

RAMDISK

X-BOOST

MSI SMART TOOL

Super RAID

GAMING LAN MANAGER

DRAGON EYE

Nahimic 2

XSplit Gamecaster V2

SteelSeries Engine 3

CPU-Z

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Notices

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement