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This User Guide gives information about board layout,
component overview, BIOS setup and software installation.
Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ................................................................................................... 3
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................. 6
LAN Port LED Status Table ................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................ 7
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots .........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slots ...........................................................................9
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................10
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...................................................................10
M2_2: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................11
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors ...................................................11
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector ..............................................................................12
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................12
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors .........................................................13
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector.......................................................................14
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..................................................................14
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ........................................................................15
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................15
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................15
EZ Debug LED ..................................................................................................15
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 16
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................16
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................17
Updating BIOS ..................................................................................................17
Software Description ..................................................................................... 18
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................18
Installing Utilities .............................................................................................18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing the MSI B250I PRO motherboard. ® This User Guide gives information about board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software installation. Contents Safety Information ................... 2 Specifications ....................3 Rear I/O Panel ....................6 LAN Port LED Status Table ................6 Overview of Components ................ -
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: Specifications
Specifications Supports 7th/ 6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and ® ™ Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151 ® ® ® Chipset Intel B250 Chipset ® 2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB 7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz* ƒ... - Page 4 Continued from previous page 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 1x DVI-D port Back Panel 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports Connectors 1x HDMI™ port 1x LAN (RJ45) port 3x audio jacks 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
- Page 5 Continued from previous page Drivers COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 MSI SMART TOOL FAST BOOT SUPER CHARGER MYSTIC LIGHT Software RAMDISK X-BOOST NETWORK GENIE Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Norton™ Internet Security Solution Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive CPU-Z MSI GAMING...
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Page 6: Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel Line-in USB 3.1 Gen1 Line-out PS/2 Type-A DVI-D USB 2.0 Mic in USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description 10 Mbps connection No link Green 100 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Orange... -
Page 7: Overview Of Components
Overview of Components Top view CPU Socket CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 CPU_PWR1 ATX_PWR1 M2_1 EZ Debug LED JFP1 JFP2 JCOM1 SATA1 JUSB1 SATA2 SATA3 JUSB2 SATA4 JAUD1 JTPM1 JCI1 PCI_E1 JBAT1 Bottom view M2_2 Overview of Components... -
Page 8: 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 9: Dimm Slots
DIMM Slots Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below. Important To boot up the system successfully, always insert the memory module into DIMM1 first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed. -
Page 10: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +... -
Page 11: M2_2: M.2 Slot (Key M)
M2_2: M.2 Slot (Key M) Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below. 30° Important Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ® ROM. ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. -
Page 12: Jusb1: Usb 2.0 Connector
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector This connector allows 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 13: Cpu_Fan1, Sys_Fan1: Fan Connectors
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or 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 14: Jtpm1: Tpm Module Connector
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. LPC Clock 3V Standby power LPC Reset 3.3V Power LPC address & data pin0 Serial IRQ LPC address &... -
Page 15: Jaud1: Front Audio Connector
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. MIC L Ground MIC R Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket. SOUT Ground No Pin... -
Page 16: 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 system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly. -
Page 17: 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 18: Software Description
Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB ® optical drives and USB pen drives are not supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows ® Press the Restart button on the computer case.