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MSI MAG B460 TORPEDO User Manual

MSI MAG B460 TORPEDO
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Quick Start
Chassis
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B460 TORPEDO 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 TORPEDO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wi-FiNo
Ethernet LANYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125B
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Cables includedSATA
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version6.2
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version3.2
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel B460
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2666, 2933 MHz
eSATA ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Number of SATA III connectors6
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support-
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and components for computer assembly.

Safety Information

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Power On

Specifications

CPU

Details about the supported CPU and compatibility.

Chipset

Information on the motherboard's chipset.

Memory

Specifications for RAM support and configuration.

Expansion Slot

Information on PCIe and other expansion slots.

Onboard Graphics

Details about integrated graphics capabilities.

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Details about the SATA connectors and their functionality.

Front Panel Connectors

Front Audio Connector

Details on connecting the front panel audio header.

Power Connectors

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C Connector

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector

Information on connecting USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows® 10

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows 10 operating system.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing essential system drivers.

Installing Utilities

Guide for installing supplementary software utilities.

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

How to access the BIOS setup menu.

Resetting and Updating BIOS

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode

BIOS Menu Selection

Navigation options within the Advanced BIOS mode.

SETTINGS Menu

Advanced sub-menu

Settings for PCIe, ACPI, peripherals, and graphics.

BIOS UEFI/CSM Mode

Select between UEFI and CSM boot modes.

OC Menu

M-FLASH Menu

OC PROFILE Menu

HARDWARE MONITOR Menu

RAID Configuration

Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Steps to enable the RAID controller.

Creating RAID Volume

Guide to creating a RAID volume.

Removing a RAID Volume

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Rebuilding RAID Array

Installing RAID Driver

Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software

Installing the software for RAID management.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Steps to install the Optane memory module.

Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Troubleshooting

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