MSI MAG B550 TORPEDO User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B550 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
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

MSI MAG B550 TORPEDO Specifications

General

Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8125B
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1200
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
PC health monitoring	CPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Number of mounting holes	9
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Cables included	SATA
DVI-D ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Digital audio optical out	1
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4733, 4800, 4866 MHz
DirectX version	12.0
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	16000 MB
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
Number of SATA III connectors	6
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	6.0
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.8
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Safety Information

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Power On

Processor Socket

DIMM Slots

PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA Connectors

M.2 Slots

Front Panel Connectors

Power Connectors

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Connector

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

Fan Connectors

Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

EZ Debug LED

Install OS, Drivers & Utilities

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Guide to accessing and configuring BIOS settings for optimal system performance.

Resetting BIOS

Methods for restoring BIOS settings to default values, including M-FLASH.

Update BIOS with Dragon Center

Update BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

EZ Mode

Overview of the EZ Mode BIOS interface for basic system configuration and information.

Advanced Mode

Guide to accessing and navigating the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup.

SETTINGS Menu

OC Menu

M-FLASH Menu

HARDWARE MONITOR Menu

AMD RAID Configuration

Initializing Disks

Creating Arrays

Deleting Arrays

Installing RAID Driver

Troubleshooting