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MSI MAG B460M BAZOOKA User Manual

MSI MAG B460M BAZOOKA
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B460M BAZOOKA 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
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

Table of Contents

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MSI MAG B460M BAZOOKA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium G
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel B460
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
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 slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesPCI Express 3.0, SATA
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version6.2
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.
Wi-FiNo
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Parallel processing technology support-
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Installing a Processor

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

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions for installing DDR4 memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Diagrams and pinouts for connecting front panel switches and LEDs.

Installing the Motherboard

Guide on how to mount the motherboard inside the computer chassis.

Connecting the Power Connectors

Details on connecting the ATX and CPU power supply cables.

Installing SATA Drives

Procedure for installing SATA hard disk drives and DVD drives.

Installing a Graphics Card

Steps for installing a graphics card into the PCIe slot.

Safety Information

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

Front Panel Connectors

Power Connectors

Audio and USB Connectors

USB 3.2 Gen 1 and TPM Connectors

Fan Connectors

CMOS and Parallel Port Connectors

RGB LED Connector

Addressable RGB LED Connector

OS, Drivers & Utilities Installation

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Overview of BIOS settings and optimal configurations for system stability.

Resetting BIOS

Methods to restore BIOS settings to default values to resolve issues.

Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating the motherboard's BIOS using M-FLASH or Dragon Center.

OC Menu

OC Profile Menu

Hardware Monitor Menu

RAID Configuration

Creating RAID Volume

Step-by-step guide to setting up a RAID array using Intel Rapid Storage Technology.

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

Troubleshooting

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