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MSI PRO A620M-B User Manual

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  • Page 1 PRO Series Motherboard PRO A620M-B/ PRO B650M-B User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start........................4 Specifications ......................17 Special Features ......................20 Package Contents ...................... 21 Back Panel Connectors ..................... 22 LAN Port LED Status Table .................. 23 Audio Jacks Connection ..................23 Overview of Components ................... 25 CPU Socket ......................26 DIMM Slots ......................
  • Page 3 Onboard LEDs ......................42 EZ Debug LED ....................... 42 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ................43 MSI Center ......................46 UEFI BIOS ........................47 BIOS Setup ......................48 Resetting BIOS ...................... 49 Updating BIOS ....................... 49...

  • 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/cltgIYiGtWY...
  • Page 8 ⚠ Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
  • Page 9 Installing DDR5 memory ⚽ ∙ https://youtu.be/XiNmkDNZcZk...
  • Page 10 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 11 Installing the Motherboard ⚽ ∙ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc Torque: 3 kgf·cm* BAT1 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in...
  • Page 12 Connecting the Power Connectors ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1...
  • Page 13 Installing SATA Drives ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc...
  • Page 14 Installing a Graphics Card ⚽ ∙ http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A...
  • Page 15 Connecting Peripheral Devices...
  • Page 16 Power On...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications ∙ Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processor* ∙ Supports Processor socket AM5 * Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. Chipset AMD A620/ B650 chipset ∙ 2x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 96GB* ∙...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous column ∙ Realtek® ALC897 Codec Audio • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ∙ 1x Realtek® 8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller ∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector Power Connectors ∙ 1x 8-pin +12V power connector ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (From A620/ B650 chipset) Internal USB •...
  • Page 19 ∙ 8.5 in. x 9.6 in. (215 mm x 244 mm) ∙ 1x 256 Mb flash ∙ UEFI AMI BIOS BIOS Features ∙ ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5 ∙ Multi-language ∙ Drivers ∙ MSI Center Software ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙ Norton 360 ∙ AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition...

  • Page 20: Special Features

    Special Features MSI Center Features DIY Friendly • Mystic Light • PCI-E Steel Armor • Frozr AI Cooling • EZ DEBUG LED • User Scenario • EZ LED Control • True Color Audio • Live Update • Audio Boost • Hardware Monitoring RGB Support •...

  • 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 notice Cables • 1x SATA 6G cable Accessories • 1x IO Shielding •...

  • Page 22: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Item Description HDMI™ port Mouse port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A ports (From CPU) 2.5Gbps LAN (RJ45) port Line-in port VGA port Keyboard port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A ports (From A620/ B650 chipset) USB 2.0 Type-A port (From CPU) USB 2.0 Type-A port (From A620/ B650 chipset) Line-out port Mic-in port...

  • Page 23: Lan Port Led Status Table

    LAN Port LED Status Table Speed LED Link/ Activity LED Status Speed Status Description 10 Mbps No link Green 100/1000 Mbps Yellow Linked Orange 2.5 Gbps Blinking Data activity 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 Front Panel...

  • Page 25: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components SYS_FAN1 JARGB_V2_1 ATX_PWR1 JTPM1 M2_1 JUSB1 SYS_FAN2 PCI_E1 SATA▼1▲2 BAT1 SATA▼3▲4 PCI_E2 BAT1...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Dimm Slots

    It is recommended that users 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 28: Pci_E1~2: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (From A620/ B650 Chipset) ⚠ Important 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 29: M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

    M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) M2_1 Installing M.2 module 1. Secure the supplied M.2 standoff according to your M.2 SSD length if need. 2. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 8.5H screw. 8.5H screw 30º...

  • Page 30: Jaud1: Front Audio Connector

    JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. Signal Name Signal Name MIC L Ground MIC R Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors The JFP1 connector controls the power on, power reset, and the LEDs on your PC case/chassis.

  • Page 31: Cpu_Pwr1, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1, 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 ATX_PWR1 Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V Ground Ground CPU_PWR1 Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V...

  • 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 (default) intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 33: Jusb1: Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

    JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel. Signal Name Signal Name Power USB3_RX_DN USB3_RX_DP Ground USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DP Ground USB2.0- USB2.0+ Ground USB2.0+ USB2.0- Ground USB3_TX_C_DP USB3_TX_C_DN Ground USB3_RX_DP...

  • Page 34: Jusb2~3: 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 35: Joc_Fs1: Safe Boot Jumper

    JOC_FS1: Safe Boot Jumper This jumper is used for Safe Boot. Once enabled, the system will boot with default settings and lower PCIe (from CPU) mode. Normal Enabled (default) Apply the BIOS default settings and lower PCIe Boot with the saved (from CPU) mode for BIOS settings.

  • Page 36: Cpu_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~2: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: 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. The auto mode fan connectors can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Jargb_V2_1: A-Rainbow V2 (Argb Gen2) Led Connector

    JARGB_V2_1: A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED Connector The JARGB_V2 connector allows 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 41 It is recommended that you install LED strips with the same specification to achieve the best effects. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the addressable RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙...

  • Page 42: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.

  • Page 43: 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 11 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 11 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46: Msi Center

    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 47: 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 capabilities.

  • Page 48: 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 https://download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/AMDAM5BIOS.pdf or scan the QR code to access. ⚠ Important...

  • Page 49: 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. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.
  • Page 50 ∙ Please close all other application softwares 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 51 ∙ 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 52 ∙ 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, MSI-Europe: Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) クラスB情報技術装置...
  • Page 53 ∙ 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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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