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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI H270M BAZOOKA/ B250M BAZOOKA motherboard. ® Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Drivers & Utilities Motherboard User...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel LGA 1151 CPU ® CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card SATA DVD Drive A Package of Screws Phillips Screwdriver Quick Start...
  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor Quick Start...
  • Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Quick Start...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reserved No Pin JFP1 HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED + POWER LED - POWER LED POWER LED + Quick Start...
  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...
  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives Quick Start...
  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card Quick Start...
  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start...
  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ......................1 Safety Information ....................2 Quick Start ......................3 Preparing Tools and Components ................3 Installing a Processor ..................... 4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 6 Installing the Motherboard ..................7 Installing SATA Drives.....................
  • Page 14 EZ Debug LED ....................... 34 BIOS Setup ......................35 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 35 Resetting BIOS ...................... 36 Updating BIOS ....................... 36 System Status Menu ..................... 37 Advanced Menu ..................... 38 Overclocking Menu ....................45 M-Flash Menu ....................... 51 Security Menu ....................... 52 Boot Menu ......................
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Supports 6th/7th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, ® ™ and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket ® ® ® LGA1151 ® Chipset Intel H270/ B250 Chipset 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB 7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz ƒ...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page 1x PS/2 keyboard port 1x PS/2 mouse port ™ 1x HDMI port 1x DVI-D port Back Panel 1x LAN (RJ45) port Connectors 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port 3x audio jacks 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector...
  • Page 17 Drivers COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 FAST BOOT SUPER CHARGER GAMING APP RAMDISK GAMING LAN MANAGER Software X-BOOST MSI SMART TOOL Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Norton Internet Security Solution ™ Google Chrome ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive ™ SteelSeries Engine 3...
  • Page 18 ƒ Military Class Stability and Reliability ƒ ESD Protection ˜ EMI Protection ˜ Humidity Protection ˜ Circuit Protection ˜ MSI Exclusive High Temperature Protection ˜ Features VGA Armor PCIe Slots ˜ COMMAND CENTER System Monitor ƒ Smart Fan Control ƒ...
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI HDMI DVI-D Dual Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 Switch PCIe x1 slot SATA 6Gb/s PCIe x1 slot B250/ H270 USB 3.1 Gen1 PCI slot USB 2.0 LPC Bus NV6795 Realtek Super I/O ALC887 P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard Audio Jacks Block Diagram...
  • Page 20: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel USB 3.1 Line-out Gen1 Line-in Type-A USB 3.1 PS/2 Mouse Gen1 Type-A PS/2 Keyboard DVI-D USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Mic in Gen1 Type-C LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow...
  • Page 21 Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default. Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
  • Page 22: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components DIMMA2 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 CPU Socket SYS_FAN2 EZ Debug LED ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN1 JUSB1 JBAT1 PCI_E1 M2_1 SATA▼1▲2 JTPM1 JCI1 PCI_E2 SATA3 JLED1 PCI_E3 SATA4 JCOM1 JFP1 JAUD1 JLPT1 JFP2 JUSB3 SATA5 JUSB2 SATA6 JTBT1* * JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card. Overview of Components...
  • Page 23 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1~2,SYS_FAN1~4 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMM Slots DIMMB1,DIMMB2 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JLED1...
  • Page 24: Cpu Socket

    Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
  • Page 25: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel A Channel B DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.
  • Page 26: Pci_E1~3: Pcie Expansion Slots

    If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.
  • Page 27: M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

    M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) Important Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, ® does not support Legacy ROM. The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot. Installing M.2 module Remove the screw from the base screw.
  • Page 28: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. JFP1 HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin Speaker - Buzzer + JFP2...
  • Page 29: Cpu_Pwr1, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground...
  • Page 30: Jusb2~3: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. USB0- USB1- USB0+ USB1+ Ground Ground No Pin Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
  • Page 31: Cpu_Fan1~2,Sys_Fan1~4: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1~2,SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.
  • Page 32: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis intrusion event (default) Using chassis intrusion detector Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. Close the chassis cover. Go to BIOS >...
  • Page 33: Jled1: Rgb Led Connector

    JLED1: RGB LED connector These connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips. +12V 5050 LED strip Extension cable JLED1 Important This connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming.
  • Page 34: Jbat1: Clear Cmos (Reset Bios) Jumper

    JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS...
  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The ●...
  • Page 36: Resetting Bios

    Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.
  • Page 37: System Status Menu

    System Status Menu After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. The System Status Menu allows you to configure basic system settings, such as time, date etc. ▶ System Language [English] Allows you to select the language of BIOS setup. ▶...
  • Page 38: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to set up the items of special enhanced features. ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices.
  • Page 39 Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] ▶ Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
  • Page 40 Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] ▶ Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device. [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display. [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device. ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled.
  • Page 41 Serial (COM) Port x Settings [Auto] ▶ Sets serial port x (COM). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. Parallel (LPT) Port Configuration ▶ Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT). Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu.
  • Page 42 Disables this function. ▶ MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.
  • Page 43 Fast Boot [Disabled/ windows7, Enabled/ windows 8.1/ 10] ▶ Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 8.1/ 10. This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time.
  • Page 44 Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ▶ Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the <+> and <-> to select the date & time settings). ▶...
  • Page 45: Overclocking Menu

    Overclocking Menu The Overclocking Menu allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may get better performance. Important ● Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty ●...
  • Page 46 Adjusted CPU Frequency ▶ Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto]* Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
  • Page 47 DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* ▶ Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed. ▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶...
  • Page 48 CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* ▶ Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have to load the default settings for new devices. [Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.
  • Page 49 Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] ▶ Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶...
  • Page 50 Package C State limit [Auto] ▶ This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled. ▶ CFG Lock [Enabled] Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.
  • Page 51: M-Flash Menu

    M-Flash Menu The M-Flash Menu allows you to update BIOS with a USB flash disk. ▶ Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash drive to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating. BIOS Setup...
  • Page 52: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security Menu allows you to set supervisor and user passwords. ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show “Installed”.
  • Page 53 Trusted Computing ▶ Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶ Security Device Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. ▶ TPM Device Selection [PTT] Selects TPM device: PTT or dTPM. [PTT] Select it for Intel Platform Trust technology [dTPM]...
  • Page 54: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot Menu allows you to specify the priority of boot devices. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages.
  • Page 55: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. ▶...
  • Page 56: Software Description

    7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive. ® Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows ®...
  • Page 57: Command Center

    COMMAND CENTER COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application.
  • Page 58 CPU Fan CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel. Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.
  • Page 59 Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed. DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side.
  • Page 60 Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP address on your MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system. ® Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and ® OC functions are working properly.
  • Page 61: Live Update 6

    LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the latest ® drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don’ t need to search the drivers on websites, and don’ t need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards.
  • Page 62: Total Installer

    Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process.
  • Page 63: Gaming App

    Run MSI GAMING APP APP on your android device. ® Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI GAMING APP APP to find the ® paired device Name you set on the Remote Control Setting panel. Enter the Password you set on the Remote Control Setting panel.0...
  • Page 64 OSD Setting Panel Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD). Apply Button - allows you to accept selections. Eye Rest Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor. EyeRest - reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your eyes.
  • Page 65 VR Ready VR Ready can automatically detects VR devices connected to the system. When enabled, it can provide the right advice to make sure your system is VR Ready. VR ON/ OFF Applications VR ON/ OFF -enables or disables VR device support. Applications - appears when you turn on the VR support.
  • Page 66 Mouse Master Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse. DPI Setting Delay Time Default Button Macro Hot Key DPI Hot Key Mouse Action Action List Test Area Edit Buttons Clear Button Load Button Save Button Delay Time - allows you to input delay time and click the Add button to insert a...
  • Page 67: Ramdisk

    RAMDISK RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’...
  • Page 68: Gaming Lan Manager

    GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.
  • Page 69 Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Down- load speed, please follow the steps below: Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed.
  • Page 70: Dragon Eye

    DRAGON EYE DRAGON EYE is an application allows you to watch a game guide, tutorial, live match or tournament stream while playing a game. In the game, you can use hotkeys to control / adjust the window of video. Size Settings Position Settings On / Off Switch Help...
  • Page 71: Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility

    Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for you to ® tune, test and monitor your system. Tuning Controls Views Settings Help System Navigation Table System System Monitors Graphs Views Settings Help Views - toggles to switche between Monitoring and Show All view.
  • Page 72: Steelseries Engine 3

    SteelSeries Engine 3 SteelSeries Engine 3 is a unified platform built to support all of SteelSeries products. It can deploy your saved device settings automatically when switching between your favorite games or applications. After installation the SteelSeries Engine background processes will start and the interface will open automatically.
  • Page 73 Configuring Your Devices You can custom configurations for SteelSeries devices in their Configuration Windows. The top left displays the name of the configuration you are viewing, the body features widgets for customizing various functions of the device, and at the bottom are Save/ Revert buttons, a Live Preview toggle, and a button to open/close the collapsible Configuration List Panel.
  • Page 74: Cpu-Z

    CPU-Z CPU-Z is an utility that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system. CPU Tab - shows processor name, code name, package, specification, instructions sets, core speed and cache levels. Caches Tab - shows extended information related to the cache capabilities. Mainboard Tab - shows motherboard manufacturer, model name, chipset, BIOS version and graphic interface.
  • Page 75: Raid Configuration (Optional)

    RAID Configuration (optional) Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.
  • Page 76 Creating RAID Volume Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen appears. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID1(Mirror) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N / A Capacity : XXX.X GB Sync : N / A Create Volume...
  • Page 77: Delete Raid Volume

    Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the IRST Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.
  • Page 78: Degraded Raid Array

    Important You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk. Recovery Volume Options Select option Recovery Volume Options from the main menu screen and press Enter to change recovery volume mode.
  • Page 79: Failed Hard Drive Member

    Reboot to Windows ; the rebuild will occur automatically. ® Failed Hard Drive Member Power off. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. Reboot the system to IRST Option ROM by press Ctrl + I keys during the POST. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press Enter.
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in symptoms as mentioned below. the BIOS.
  • Page 81: Regulatory Notices

    MSI will comply with the other relevant provisions set out in the product take back requirements at the end of life of European Directive.

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