MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS User Manual

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Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel .................................................................................................6
LAN Port LED Status Table ................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................7
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots .........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots........................................................................9
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................10
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...................................................................10
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors ...................................................11
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ........................................................................12
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................12
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors .........................................................13
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector.......................................................................14
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..................................................................14
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ........................................................................15
JCOM1~2: Serial Port Connectors ...................................................................15
JLED1: LED strip connector .............................................................................15
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................16
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators .............................................................16
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 17
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................17
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................18
Updating BIOS ..................................................................................................18
Software Description .....................................................................................19
Installing Windows
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7 64-bit/ Windows
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10 64-bit ..........................................19
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................19
Installing Utilities .............................................................................................20
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
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B350M PRO-VD PLUS/
A320M PRO-VD PLUS motherboard. This User Guide gives
information about board layout, component overview, BIOS
setup and software installation.

MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD B350
Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Max Memory	32 GB
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
Memory Speed	1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 3200(OC) MHz
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
Video Outputs	1 x DVI-D, 1 x VGA
Audio	Realtek ALC887 Codec
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Important guidelines for handling the motherboard safely and preventing damage.

Specifications

CPU and Chipset Details

Information on CPU support and motherboard chipset specifications.

Memory and Expansion Slot Specs

Details regarding memory modules and PCIe expansion slots.

Graphics, Storage, and Audio Specs

Specifications for onboard graphics, storage, and audio features.

LAN and USB Connectivity Specs

Details on LAN controller and USB port specifications.

Specifications (Continued)

Back Panel and Internal Connectors

Lists and describes all connectors on the back panel and internally.

System Monitoring and BIOS Features

Information on hardware monitoring and BIOS features.

Specifications (Continued)

Supported Software Utilities

Lists the software utilities provided with the motherboard.

Rear I/O Panel Overview

LAN Port LED Status Indicators

Explains the status indicators for the LAN port.

Audio Configuration Guide

Steps to configure the 7.1-channel audio setup.

CPU Socket Installation

DIMM Slot Installation

PCIe Expansion Slot Usage

Front Panel Connector Wiring

SATA Connector Usage

ATX and CPU Power Connector Pinouts

USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts

USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector Pinouts

Fan Connector Modes and Speed Control

Fan Connector Pin Definitions

TPM Module Connector Pinout

Chassis Intrusion Detector Setup

Resetting Chassis Intrusion Warnings

Front Audio Connector Pinout

Serial Port Connector Pinouts

LED Strip Connector Usage

Clear CMOS Jumper Function

Resetting BIOS via Jumper

Step-by-step instructions for resetting BIOS using the jumper.

EZ Debug LED Indicators

BIOS Setup Guide

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup menu.

BIOS Setup Function Keys

Explains the function of various keys used in the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Setup (Continued)

Methods for Resetting BIOS

Outlines different methods to reset BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS via M-FLASH

Step-by-step guide for updating BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

Updating BIOS with Live Update 6

Instructions for updating BIOS using the MSI Live Update 6 software.

Software Installation Guide

Installing Windows Operating System

Guide for installing Windows 7 or Windows 10 on the motherboard.

Installing Motherboard Drivers

Steps to install essential drivers for motherboard components.

Software Installation Guide (Continued)

Installing System Utilities

Instructions for installing additional software utilities.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance and Notices

FCC compliance statement and related regulatory information.

CE and C-Tick Compliance

Details on CE and C-Tick compliance markings and directives.

Battery and Chemical Information

Information regarding battery disposal and chemical substances.

Regulatory Notices (Continued)

WEEE Compliance Statement

Information on the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Regulatory Notices (Continued)

Environmental Policy and Recycling

MSI's commitment to environmental protection and product recycling.

Technical Support Resources

Information on obtaining technical assistance and updates.

Trademark and Revision Information

Acknowledgment of trademarks and details of the manual's revision history.