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MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK User Manual

MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK
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Quick Start
Chassis
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B460 TOMAHAWK 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
Intel® LGA 1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

Table of Contents

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MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium G
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel B460
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2666, 2933 MHz
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots2
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125B
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version6.2
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version3.2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Parallel processing technology support-
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Safety Information

Essential safety precautions to prevent damage and ensure safe handling.

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

Installing DDR4 memory

Instructions for properly inserting DDR4 RAM modules into slots.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Guide to connecting front panel case switches and LEDs to the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Procedure for mounting the motherboard inside the computer case.

Connecting the Power Connectors

How to connect ATX and CPU power supply cables to the motherboard.

Installing SATA Drives

Steps for installing SATA hard drives and optical drives.

Installing a Graphics Card

Guide for inserting a graphics card into a PCIe slot.

Powering On the System

Final steps to power on the assembled computer.

BIOS and System Configuration

BIOS Reset and Update Procedures

Methods for resetting BIOS and updating firmware.

Storage, RAID, and Optane Configuration

Enable Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Steps to enable Intel RST for RAID functionality.

Create and Manage RAID Volumes

Guide to creating, deleting, and managing RAID volumes.

Intel Optane Memory Setup

Installing and configuring Intel Optane memory for system acceleration.

Troubleshooting and Compliance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common system issues like no power, no signal, or boot failures.

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