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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II User Manual

MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
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B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration
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Table of Contents

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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetAMD B450
CPU SocketAM4
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory128 GB
LANRealtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 10
PCIe Slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage6 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
USB Ports6 x USB 2.0
AudioRealtek ALC892
Multi-GPU SupportAMD CrossFire
Memory SpeedDDR4-4133 (OC)

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Installing the Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Front Panel Header Connections

Motherboard Installation

Power Connector Installation

SATA Drive Installation

Graphics Card Installation

Peripheral Device Connections

System Power On

Essential Safety Information

Motherboard Specifications

CPU, Chipset, and Memory

Details on CPU support, chipset, and DDR4 memory.

Expansion Slots and Graphics

Information on PCIe slots and onboard graphics capabilities.

Component Specifications

Storage, RAID, USB, LAN, and Audio

Specs for storage, RAID, USB ports, LAN, and audio features.

Connector and Feature Specifications

Back Panel and Internal Connectors

Details on rear I/O and internal connectors.

LEDs and Controllers

Information on EZ Debug LEDs, I/O Controller, and Hardware Monitor.

System and Software Specifications

Form Factor and BIOS

Motherboard form factor and key BIOS features.

Software and Dragon Center

Bundled software and Dragon Center features.

Advanced Feature Specifications

Protection, Performance, and VR

Details on protection, performance enhancements, and VR readiness.

Gamer Experience and BIOS

Gamer features and BIOS capabilities.

Package Contents

Rear I/O Panel Layout

Port Layout and LED Status

Diagram of rear ports and explanation of LAN LED indicators.

Audio Port Configuration

Mapping of audio jacks to specific channels.

Component Overview

Processor Socket Details

DIMM Slots and Memory Installation

PCIe Expansion Slots Guide

M.2 and SATA Connector Guide

Front Panel and Audio Connector Details

Power Connectors Explained

USB Connector Information

Fan Connectors Explained

Serial and TPM Connector Details

BIOS Reset and Debug LEDs

Chassis Intrusion Connector

RGB LED Connector Guide

OS, Drivers, and Utilities Installation

UEFI BIOS Overview

Checking BIOS Mode

How to identify if the system is in UEFI or CSM boot mode.

BIOS Setup and Entry

BIOS Management Procedures

BIOS Update Methods

EZ Mode BIOS Configuration

Advanced Mode BIOS Configuration

BIOS Menu Selection

Description of available BIOS menu options like SETTINGS, OC, M-FLASH.

Menu Display and Navigation

Understanding the BIOS menu structure and navigating options.

OC Menu for Overclocking

Regulatory Notices and Compliance

FCC and CE Compliance

Statements regarding FCC and CE conformity and EU directives.

Regional Compliance Marks

Information on C-Tick, KC, and other regional compliance marks.

Chemical Substances Information

Compliance with chemical substances regulations like REACH.

Environmental and Waste Management

Global Compliance Statements

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