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PRO B760-VC WIFI II
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  • Page 1 PRO Series Motherboard PRO B760-VC WIFI II User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start........................4 Specifications ......................16 Special Features ......................20 Package Contents ..................... 21 Back Panel Connectors ..................... 22 LAN Port LED Status Table .................. 23 Audio Jacks Connection ..................23 Installing antennas ....................25 Overview of Components ................... 26 CPU Socket ......................
  • Page 3 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ................44 UEFI BIOS ........................48 BIOS Setup ......................49 Resetting BIOS ...................... 50 Updating BIOS ....................... 50...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing a new motherboard from MSI®. 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Case stand-off notification To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to serve as a warning to user.
  • Page 7 Installing a Processor ⚽ ∙ https://youtu.be/KMf9oIDsGes...
  • Page 8 Installing DDR5 memory ⚽ ∙ https://youtu.be/XiNmkDNZcZk DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMB2...
  • Page 9 Connecting the Front Panel Header ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch JFP1 HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED + POWER LED - POWER LED POWER LED +...
  • Page 10 Installing the Motherboard ⚽ ∙ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc Torque: 3 kgf·cm* BAT1 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in...
  • Page 11 Connecting the Power Connectors ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2...
  • Page 12 Installing SATA Drives ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc...
  • Page 13 Installing a Graphics Card ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A...
  • Page 14 Connecting Peripheral Devices...
  • Page 15 Power On...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications ∙ Supports Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* ∙ Processor socket LGA1700 * Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. Chipset Intel® B760 Chipset ∙...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous column ∙ 2x M.2 slots (Key M) • M2_1 slot (From CPU) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 • Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M.2 SSD Slots • M2_2 slot (From B760 chipset) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 •...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous column ∙ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector Fan Connectors ∙ 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector ∙ 5x 4-pin system fan connectors ∙ 1x Front panel audio connector ∙ 2x System panel connectors ∙ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector System Connectors ∙...
  • Page 19 ∙ UEFI AMI BIOS BIOS Features ∙ ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5 ∙ Multi-language ∙ Drivers ∙ MSI Center ∙ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility Software ∙ MSI App Player (BlueStacks) ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙ Norton 360 ∙ AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition...

  • Page 20: Special Features

    • EZ LED Control • Super Charger Audio • Devices Speed Up • Audio Boost • Smart Image Finder • MSI Companion • Mystic Light Extension (RGB) • System Diagnosis • Mystic Light Extension (A-RAINBOW • Smart Fan Control Thermal Features •...

  • Page 21: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Board • 1x Motherboard Documentation • 1x Quick installation guide • 1x European Union regulatory notices Cables • 1x SATA 6Gb/s cables Accessories • 1x Wi-Fi antenna set •...

  • Page 22: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Item Description PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2.5 Gbps LAN (RJ45) port USB 2.0 Type-A ports (From B760 chipset) Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Audio jacks USB 2.0 Type-A ports (From B760 chipset) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From B760 chipset) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From B760 chipset) Optical S/PDIF Out connector...

  • Page 23: Lan Port Led Status Table

    LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Speed No link 10 Mbps Yellow Linked Green 100/ 1000 Mbps Blinking Data activity Orange 2.5 Gbps Audio Jacks Connection Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 24 Audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Audio jacks to 5.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Center/ Subwoofer Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer...

  • Page 25: Installing Antennas

    Installing antennas 1. Screw the antennas tight to the antenna connectors as shown below. 2. Orient the antennas.

  • Page 26: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 ATX_PWR1 JUSB2 SYS_FAN5 JUSB1 M2_1 PCI_E1 M2_2 PCI_E2 BAT1 SATA▼5▲6 PCI_E3 SATA▼7▲8 PCI_E4 JTPM1 PCI_E5 JFP2...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Dimm Slots

    It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs ∙ installation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU ∙ and devices when overclocking. ∙ Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

  • Page 29: Pci_E1~5: Pcie Expansion Slots

    Important ∙ If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using ∙...

  • Page 30: M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚠ Important ∙ Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙ If your M.2 SSD equips its own heatsink, M2_1 please remove the M.2 rubber cube in the M.2 slot before installing M.2 SSD. Do not re-install the heatsink supplied with your motherboard.

  • Page 31: Sata5~8: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA5~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA6 SATA5 SATA8 SATA7 ⚠ Important ∙ Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

  • Page 32: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors The JFP1 connector controls the power on, power reset, and the LEDs on your PC case/chassis. Power Switch/ Reset Switch headers allow you to connect power button/ reset button. Power LED header connects to LED light on the PC case, and HDD LED header indicates the activity of the hard disk.

  • Page 33: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1 Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Ground +12V +12V +12V +12V CPU_PWR2 Signal Name Signal Name CPU_PWR1 Ground Ground +12V +12V ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V...

  • Page 34: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default) intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 35: Jusb1: Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Front Panel Connector

    JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Front Panel Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C connector on the front panel. The connectors possess a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. USB Type-C Cable JUSB1 USB Type-C port on...

  • Page 36: Jusb3~4: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    ∙ In order to recharge your iPad, iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI Center utility. 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.

  • Page 37: Jlpt1: Parallel Port Connector

    JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket. Signal Name Signal Name RSTB# AFD# PRND0 ERR# PRND1 PINIT# PRND2 LPT_SLIN# PRND3 Ground PRND4 Ground PRND5 Ground PRND6 Ground PRND7 Ground ACK# Ground BUSY Ground Ground...

  • Page 38: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~5: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: 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. You can control fans in BIOS>...

  • Page 39: 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/ (default)

  • Page 40: Bat1： Cmos Battery

    BAT1： CMOS Battery If the CMOS battery is out of charge, the time in the BIOS will be reset and the data of system configuration will be lost. In this case, you need to replace the CMOS battery. Replacing CMOS battery 1.

  • Page 41: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector

    (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙...

  • Page 42: Jargb_V2_1~2: A-Rainbow V2 (Argb Gen2) Led Connectors

    JARGB_V2_1~2: A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors The JARGB_V2 connectors allow you to connect the ARGB Gen2 and the ARGB-based LED strips. The JARGB_V2 connector supports up to 240 individually addressable RGB LEDs with maximum power rating of 3A (5V). Signal Name Signal Name Data...

  • Page 43: Ez Debug Led

    ∙ before installing or removing the addressable RGB LED strip. ∙ Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail.

  • Page 44: Installing Os, Drivers & Msi Center

    Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows 10 / Windows 11 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 10 / Windows 11 installation disc/USB into your computer.
  • Page 45 2. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. 3. MSI Driver Utility Installer will pop up automatically. 4. Select the I have read and agree to the MSI Terms of Use check box, and then click Next.
  • Page 46 5. Check the Select All checkbox in the lower-left corner and click Install to install MSI Center and drivers. The installation progress will be shown at the bottom. 6. Once the progress has completed, click Finish.
  • Page 47 MSI Center is an application that helps you easily optimize game settings and smoothly use content creation softwares. It also allows you to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. With MSI Center, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed.

  • Page 48: Uefi Bios

    UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s capabilities.

  • Page 49: Bios Setup

    * When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice. BIOS User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Intel700BIOS.pdf or scan the QR code to access. ⚠ Important...

  • Page 50: 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: 1. Switch to the target BIOS ROM by Multi-BIOS switch. Please skip this step if your motherboard doesn’t has this switch.
  • Page 51 ∙ Please close all other application software before updating the BIOS. To update BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI Center and go to Support page. 2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button. 3. Select the BIOS file and click on Install button.
  • Page 52 ∙ This device may not cause harmful interference. ∙ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626)913-0828 www.msi.com...
  • Page 53 ∙ ErP Directive 2009/125/EC Compliance with these directives is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI-Europe: Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. Products with Radio Functionality (EMF) This product incorporates a radio transmitting and receiving device. For computers in normal use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with EU requirements.
  • Page 54 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with the Australian and New Zealand Standards. クラスB情報技術装置 この装置は 、 クラスＢ情報技術装置です 。 この装置は 、 家庭環境で使用することを目的とし ていますが 、 この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると 、 受信障害を 引き起こすことがあります 。 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい 。 VCCI-B KC인증서 상호: (주)엠에스아이코리아 제품명: 메인보드 모델명: B760VCW2 제조년월: 2023년 R-R-MSI-B760VCW2 제조자 및 제조국가: MSI/중국...
  • Page 55 ∙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. ∙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. ∙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.
  • Page 56 MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI- branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.
  • Page 57 MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
  • Page 58 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita.
  • Page 59 Việt Nam RoHS Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của một số hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện, điện tử”...
  • Page 60 Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ∙ Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com ∙ Register your product at: http://register.msi.com Revision History ∙...

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