MSI B450 TOMAHAWK

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3
Package contents .................................................................................................. 8
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 9
LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 9
Audio Ports Configuration ...................................................................................... 9
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 10
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 12
Processor Socket .................................................................................................. 13
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 14
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 15
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 16
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 17
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 17
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 18
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 19
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 19
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 20
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 20
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 21
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 21
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 22
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 22
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors ........................................................................... 23
EZ Debug LEDs ..................................................................................................... 23
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 24
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 24
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 25
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 25
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 27
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 29
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 30
Software Description ........................................................................................... 34
Installing Windows
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Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 34
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 34