MSI MEG B550 UNIFY - User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY 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
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AM4 CPU

MSI MEG B550 UNIFY Specifications

General

Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
ECC	Yes
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, 4866, 5000, 5100, 5600 MHz
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	10
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA
DirectX version	12.0
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	16384 MB
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 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.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8125B
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.1
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220P
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Cables included	SATA
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight	1000 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	304 mm
Height	65 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

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

Rear I;O Panel

Processor Socket

DIMM Slots

PCIe Expansion Slots

M.2 Slot Configurations

M.2 Slots (Key M)

SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

Front Panel Connectors (JFP1, JFP2)

Front Audio Connector (JAUD1)

Power Connectors

USB 2.0 Connectors (JUSB3~4)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-C Connector (JUSB1)

Description of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector for front panel connection.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps Connector (JUSB2)

Fan Connectors

Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper (JBAT1)

Power Button, Reset Button (POWER1, RESET1)

Onboard LEDs

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Procedure for updating the BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

Updating BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode BIOS Setup

SETTINGS Menu

Advanced Sub-menu Details

OC Menu

M-FLASH Menu

OC PROFILE Menu

HARDWARE MONITOR Menu

AMD RAID Configuration

Initializing Disks

Procedure for initializing disks before creating an AMD-RAID array.

Creating Arrays

Steps for creating RAID arrays after disks have been initialized.

Deleting Arrays

Procedure for permanently deleting RAID arrays and their data.

Installing RAID Driver

Troubleshooting