MSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS - User Manual

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Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................3
Package contents.............................................................................................6
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................7
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................7
Overview of Components ................................................................................8
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................9
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................10
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots ......................................................................11
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................12
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................12
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................13
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................13
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .........................................................................14
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors ......................................................15
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector .......................................................................16
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...................................................................16
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 17
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................17
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector........................................................................17
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................18
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ..............................................................18
JRGB1: RGB LED strip connector .....................................................................18
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 19
Entering BIOS Setup .........................................................................................19
Resetting BIOS ..................................................................................................20
Updating BIOS ...................................................................................................20
Software Description .....................................................................................21
Installing Windows
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Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................21
Installing Utilities ..............................................................................................22
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
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B450M PRO-VDH PLUS
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about
board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software
installation.

MSI B450M PRO-VDH PLUS Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	B450M PRO-VDH PLUS
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

CPU

Details CPU compatibility and socket type for the motherboard.

Chipset

Memory

Lists memory slot details, supported types, and capacities.

Expansion Slots

Details PCIe slot specifications and configurations for expansion cards.

Onboard Graphics

Storage

Outlines storage interfaces like SATA and M.2, including supported devices.

Audio

LAN

USB

Lists USB port types and quantities available on the board.

Hardware Monitor

BIOS Features

Back Panel Connectors

Details all external ports located on the rear I/O panel.

Internal Connectors

Lists internal headers and connectors for system components.

Software

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Instructions for safely installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

DIMM Slots

Guidance on installing memory modules into the DIMM slots correctly.

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

Details on the PCIe expansion slots and their configurations.

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

SATA1~4: SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

Instructions for installing an M.2 solid-state drive (SSD).

ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors

Details on connecting ATX and CPU power supplies to the motherboard.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Instructions for clearing CMOS and resetting BIOS settings.

EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup menu during boot.

Resetting BIOS

Methods for resetting BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS