MSI MAG B460 TORPEDO - User Manual

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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

MSI MAG B460 TORPEDO Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	MAG B460 TORPEDO
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

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.

Audio

LAN

Storage

RAID

USB

Back Panel Connectors

Internal Connectors

Hardware Monitor

BIOS Features

Rear I;O Panel

Overview of Components

PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA 6 Gb;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 5 Gbps Type-C Connector

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps 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

System Status sub-menu

SATA PortX; M2_X

System Information

DMI Information

Advanced sub-menu

Settings for PCIe, ACPI, peripherals, and graphics.

Integrated Graphics Configuration sub-menu

USB Configuration sub-menu

Power Management Setup sub-menu

BIOS UEFI;CSM Mode

Select between UEFI and CSM boot modes.

Boot sub-menu

Security sub-menu

Save & Exit

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

System Requirements

Installing the Intel Optane memory

Steps to install the Optane memory module.

Removing the Intel Optane memory

Troubleshooting