MSI B450M MORTAR MAX 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
®
B450M MORTAR MAX 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 B450M MORTAR MAX Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD B450
CPU Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	128GB
Memory Type	DDR4
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Audio	Realtek ALC892 Codec
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFire
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and components for PC building.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Procedure to access the BIOS menu via keys.

Updating BIOS

Methods to update the BIOS using M-FLASH or Live Update.

Safety Information

Specifications

Package contents

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

Audio Ports Configuration

Details how audio ports are configured for different channels.

Realtek Audio Console

Overview of Components

PCIe Expansion Slots

Front Panel Connectors

Front panel connector pinouts and LED assignments.

Power Connectors

Front Audio Connector

Pinout for the front panel audio header.

USB 2.0 Connectors

USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector

Pinout for the USB 3.2 Gen1 header.

Fan Connectors

Serial Port Connector

Pinout for the serial port connector.

SATA Connectors

Parallel Port Connector

Pinout for the parallel port connector.

RGB LED Connectors

EZ Debug LED

Explanation of the motherboard's debug LEDs.

Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode

SETTINGS

OC

HARDWARE MONITOR

Software Description

Installing Windows® 10

Steps to install the Windows 10 operating system.

APP MANAGER

Application for managing MSI software and drivers.

LIVE UPDATE 6

Utility for scanning and downloading drivers and BIOS updates.

COMMAND CENTER

Software for system monitoring and adjustment.

GAMING APP

Application for optimizing gaming performance.

MYSTIC LIGHT

Software for controlling RGB LED lighting effects.

SMART TOOL

SUPER RAID

Utility for creating super RAID arrays in Windows.

RAMDISK

AMD RAID Configuration

Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility

Steps to enter and enable the RAIDXpert2 utility.

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Notices