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MSI B450-A PRO User Manual

MSI B450-A PRO
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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
B450-A PRO 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
Preparing Tools and Components
AMD
®
AM4 CPU
CPU Fan

Table of Contents

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MSI B450-A PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466 MHz
Processor socketSocket AM4
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Maximum number of SMP processors1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots2
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Number of HDDs supported6
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
HDD size2.5/3.5 \
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64
Cables includedSATA
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Processor Installation

Installing the CPU

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

DDR4 Memory Installation

Installing Memory Modules

Explains how to install DDR4 RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Front Panel Header Connection

Connecting Case Front Panel Wires

Details how to connect front panel connectors to the motherboard header.

Motherboard Installation

Mounting Motherboard in Chassis

Instructions for physically installing the motherboard inside the computer case.

SATA Drive Installation

Installing SATA Storage Devices

Guide for connecting SATA DVD drives and hard disk drives.

Graphics Card Installation

Installing the Graphics Card

Step-by-step process for installing a graphics card into a PCIe slot.

Power Connector Installation

Connecting ATX and CPU Power

Guide on connecting the main power supply cables to the motherboard.

Safety Information

General Handling and Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for handling components and preventing damage.

System Specifications

Core Component Specifications

Details specifications for CPU, Chipset, Memory, Expansion Slots.

Overview of Components

Processor Socket

Details the CPU socket and its features.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Resetting and Updating

Methods for resetting BIOS and updating the BIOS firmware.

Overclocking (OC) Settings

Adjusts CPU, DRAM frequencies, voltages, and performance settings.

Software Description

RAID Configuration

Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Utility

Guide for configuring RAID arrays via BIOS.

Initializing and Creating RAID Arrays

Steps to initialize disks and create RAID arrays.

Troubleshooting

Power and Signal Issues

Addresses problems with power not turning on or no display signal.

Boot and Device Issues

Solutions for boot failures, audio, network, and USB device problems.

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