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MSI B550M PRO/ A520M PRO User Manual

MSI B550M PRO/ A520M PRO
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B550M PRO/ A520M PRO 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
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD
®
AM4 CPU
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MSI B550M PRO/ A520M PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPU SocketAM4
Maximum Memory128GB
ChipsetAMD B550 / AMD A520
Form FactorMicro ATX
Memory Slots4
Memory SpeedUp to 4400(OC) MHz
Storage Interface4 x SATA 6Gb/s
AudioRealtek ALC897 Codec
LANRealtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN

Summary

Specifications

CPU

Details CPU support and specifications for the motherboard.

Chipset

Information on the motherboard's chipset.

Memory

Specifications for supported DDR4 memory.

Expansion Slot

Details on PCIe expansion slots.

Onboard Graphics

Specifications for integrated graphics outputs.

Storage

Details on SATA and M.2 storage interfaces.

RAID

Supported RAID levels.

USB

USB port specifications.

Audio

Audio codec and channel information.

LAN

Network controller specifications.

Internal Connectors

Pinouts for motherboard connectors.

LED Features

Description of onboard LEDs.

Back Panel Connectors

Description of rear I/O ports.

I/O Controller

Details on I/O controller chip.

Hardware Monitor

Information on system monitoring capabilities.

Form Factor

Motherboard physical dimensions.

BIOS Features

Overview of BIOS capabilities.

Software

Bundled software utilities.

Dragon Center Features

Features of MSI Dragon Center software.

Special Features

Unique motherboard features.

Overview of Components

Component Contents

Lists all motherboard components and their page references.

Processor Socket

Details the CPU socket type and installation.

DIMM Slots

Information on memory module slots.

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

Description of PCIe slot types and configurations.

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Details on SATA connectors for storage devices.

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

Information on the M.2 slot for SSDs.

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

Pinouts for front panel case connections.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

Details for front panel audio connections.

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

Pinouts for ATX and CPU power connectors.

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector

Pinouts for USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel headers.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

Pinouts for USB 2.0 front panel headers.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

Information on the TPM connector.

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors

Details on CPU and system fan headers.

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

Information on the serial port connector.

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

Details for the chassis intrusion connector.

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Instructions for clearing CMOS.

JRGB1: RGB LED connectors

Information on RGB LED headers.

JRAINBOW1: Addressable RGB LED connectors

Details on addressable RGB LED headers.

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Guide to entering and configuring BIOS settings.

Resetting BIOS

Methods to reset BIOS to default values.

Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating the system BIOS.

EZ Mode

Basic interface for BIOS configuration.

Advanced Mode

Full interface for detailed BIOS settings.

SETTINGS Menu

Options for system, chipset, and boot device parameters.

OC Menu

Settings for CPU and memory overclocking.

M-FLASH Menu

Utility for updating BIOS via USB.

OC PROFILE Menu

Management of overclocking profiles.

HARDWARE MONITOR Menu

Monitoring system temperatures and fan speeds.

AMD RAID Configuration

Initializing Disks

Steps to prepare disks for RAID.

Creating Arrays

Guide to creating RAID arrays.

Deleting Arrays

Instructions for removing RAID arrays.

Installing RAID Driver

Process for installing AMD RAID drivers.

Troubleshooting

The power is not on.

Solutions for no power issues.

The power is on, but no signal to monitor

Diagnosing no display issues.

The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS

Fixing boot failures post-BIOS update.

Lost BIOS password

Procedure to reset BIOS password.

There is no audio

Troubleshooting audio problems.

There is no network

Diagnosing network connectivity issues.

The USB device is not working

Steps for USB device issues.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding FCC regulations.

CE Conformity

Statement regarding CE conformity.

C-Tick Compliance

Statement regarding C-Tick compliance.

Battery Information

Guidelines for battery handling and disposal.

Environmental Policy

Information on product recycling.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

EU directive on waste electrical equipment.

India RoHS

Statement regarding India RoHS compliance.

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