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  • Page 1 B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard 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 Block Diagram ......................52...

  • 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* *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 ∙ Support 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 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 ∙ 2x 4-pin system fan connectors ∙ 1x Front panel audio connector ∙ 2x System panel connectors System Connectors ∙ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector ∙...
  • Page 19 ∙ UEFI AMI BIOS BIOS Features ∙ ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5 ∙ Multi-language ∙ Drivers ∙ MSI Center ∙ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING Software ∙ Norton 360 ∙ AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition ∙ Adobe Creative Cloud ∙ Acrobat...

  • Page 20: Special Features

    • Super Charger • EZ DEBUG LED • Devices Speed Up • EZ LED Control • Smart Image Finder Audio • MSI Companion • Audio Boost • System Diagnosis Thermal Features • Mystic Light Extension (RGB) • Extended Heatsink Design •...

  • 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 cable Accessories • 1x Wi-Fi antenna set •...

  • Page 22: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Item Description PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard combo port DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports (From B760 chipset) 2.5 Gbps LAN port Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Audio jacks USB 2.0 Type-A ports (From B760 chipset) HDMI™ ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From B760 chipset)

  • 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 Front Panel...

  • 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 JARGB_V2_2 PUMP_FAN1 ATX_PWR1 JUSB5 M2_1 JUSB3 SYS_FAN1 PCI_E1 JUSB4 M2_2 JFP2 PCI_E2 JARGB_V2_1 PCI_E3 JBAT1...

  • 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_E1~3: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (From B760 chipset) ⚠ 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.

  • 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. M2_1 ∙ If your M.2 SSD equips its own heatsink, please remove the M.2 rubber cube in the M2_2 M.2 slot before installing M.2 SSD. Do not re-install the heatsink supplied with your motherboard.
  • Page 31 3. Secure the supplied M.2 standoff according to your M.2 SSD length. Skip this step, if you install 2280 SSD. 2242 2260 4. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 5. For 2280 SSD, rotate the EZ M.2 Clip to fix the M.2 SSD. For 2242/ 2260 SSD, secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 screw.
  • Page 32 Installing M.2 module into M2_2 slot 1. Please install the supplied M.2 standoff in the M.2 slot according to your SSD length. 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 screw. M.2 screw 30º...

  • Page 33: Sata_5~8: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA_5~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA_5 SATA_6 SATA_7 SATA_8 ⚠ Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during ∙...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Jusb5: Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Front Panel Connector

    JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Front Panel Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C connectors 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 JUSB5 USB Type-C port on...

  • Page 38: Jusb1~2: 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 39: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~2: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_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 40: 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 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: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...
  • Page 53 ∙ 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 54 ∙ 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 55 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: 30-7D99 제조년월: 2023년 R-R-MSI-30-7D99 제조자 및 제조국가: MSI/중국...
  • Page 56 ∙ 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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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