MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC User Manual

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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
®
B450I GAMING PLUS AC 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

MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC Specifications

General

Form Factor	Mini-ITX
Chipset	AMD B450
Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	32 GB
Audio	Realtek ALC887
PCIe x16 Slots	1
SATA Ports	4
M.2 Slots	1
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Memory Speed	DDR4 3466+(OC) MHz
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Networking	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components required for motherboard installation.

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 Procedure

Safety Information

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

Processor Socket

AM4 CPU Introduction

DIMM Slots

Memory Module Installation

Provides recommendations for installing memory modules.

PCIe Expansion Slot

SATA Connectors

M.2 Slot Installation

Front Panel Connectors

Power Connectors

Fan Connectors

Clear CMOS Jumper

Resetting BIOS Defaults

Procedure for clearing CMOS to reset BIOS settings.

EZ Debug LED

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup menu.

EZ Mode Overview

Advanced Mode Overview

Introduction to the advanced BIOS interface and its main sections.

System Settings Configuration

Power Management Settings

Configuration options for system power management and OS behavior.

Boot and Security Settings

Settings related to system boot order and security features.

Overclocking (OC)

Settings for CPU and memory overclocking.

BIOS Update Utility (M-FLASH)

Procedure for updating the system BIOS using M-FLASH.

Hardware Monitor

Software Description

System Installation and Utilities

Guides for installing Windows, drivers, and system utilities.

System Monitoring Tools

GAMING APP

X-BOOST System Performance

X-BOOST Advance Features

MYSTIC LIGHT

SMART TOOL

Creating Windows Installation Media

SUPER RAID Utility

RAID Configuration

RAID Disk Management

Procedures for initializing, creating, deleting, and swapping RAID arrays.

Troubleshooting