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Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B460M BAZOOKA motherboard. 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. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.
CPU | Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket* * Please go to intel.com for compatibility information. * Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors. | |
Chipset | Intel® B460 Chipset | |
Memory |
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Expansion Slot |
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Onboard Graphics |
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Storage | Intel® B460 Chipset
* SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. ** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. | |
RAID | Intel® B460 Chipset
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LAN | 1x Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN Controller | |
USB |
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Audio | Realtek® ALC892 Codec
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Back Panel Connectors |
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Internal Connectors |
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LED Feature |
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I/O Controller | NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip | |
Hardware Monitor |
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Form Factor |
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BIOS Features |
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Software |
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Dragon Center Features |
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Special Features |
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Please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.pdf for more details.
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard | MAG B460M BAZOOKA | |
Documentation | User manual | 1 |
Case stand-off notification | 1 | |
Quick installation guide | 1 | |
Application | Driver DVD | 1 |
Cables | SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) | 1 |
Accessories | Case badge | 1 |
Product registration card | 1 | |
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) | 1 |
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience.
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1 connector and follow the below steps.
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.
The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
Introduction to the LGA 1200 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1200 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Memory module installation recommendation
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.
⚽ Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Installing M.2 module
M.2 / SATA Combination Table | ||
M.2_1 | SATA | PCIe |
M.2_2 | P | CIe |
SATA1 | ─ | ✓ |
SATA2 | ✓ | ✓ |
SATA3 | ✓ | ✓ |
SATA4 | ✓ | ✓ |
(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable)
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel.
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
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 follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode.
Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed
You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
Pin definition of fan connectors
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Using chassis intrusion detector
Resetting the chassis intrusion warning
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.
Resetting BIOS to default values
This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.
The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V.
RGB LED Strip Connection
RGB LED Fan Connection
The JRAINBOW connector allows you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V.
Addressable RGB LED Strip Connection
Addressable RGB LED Fan Connection
Do not connect the wrong type of LED strips. The JRGB connector and the JRAINBOW connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB connector will result in damage to the LED strip.
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.
Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.
MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. 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. However, it still has a CSM (Compatibility Support Module) mode to be compatible with older devices. That allows you to replace legacy devices with UEFI compatible devices during the transition.
The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.
UEFI advantages
Incompatible UEFI cases
We recommend that you to use a GOP/ UEFI compatible graphics card.
How to check the BIOS mode?
After entering the BIOS, find the BIOS Mode at the top of the screen.
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
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.
Function key
F1: | General Help list |
F2: | Add/ Remove a favorite item |
F3: | Enter Favorites menu |
F4: | Enter CPU Specifications menu |
F5: | Enter Memory-Z menu |
F6: | Load optimized defaults |
F7: | Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode |
F8: | Load Overclocking Profile |
F9: | Save Overclocking Profile |
F10: | Save Change and Reset* |
F12: | Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). |
Ctrl+F: | Enter Search page |
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS:
Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting 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:
Updating the BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER
Before updating:
Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly.
Updating BIOS:
At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key.
We don't recommend you to adjust any BIOS item after activating the GAME BOOST function for keeping the optimal performance and system stability.
In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available.
The function buttons will vary with the motherboard you purchased.
Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup.
This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability.
▶ OC Explore Mode [Normal]
Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings.
[Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
[Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS setup.
Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode.
▶ CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*
Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed.
▶ CPU Ratio [Auto]
Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item only appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to All Core.
▶ X-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
▶ Numbers of CPU Cores of Group X [Auto]*
Sets the number of CPU cores as a group to run target CPU Turbo Ratio. The next group should be more than former one in CPU core number. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
▶ Target CPU Turbo Ratio Group X [Auto]
Sets the target CPU Turbo ratio value for assigned CPU cores group. The target CPU Turbo Ratio value should not be higher than former one. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
▶ Adjusted CPU Frequency
Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
▶ Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core.
▶ Turbo Ratio Offset Value [Auto]
Sets the CPU Turbo ratio offset value. This item only appears when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio Offset.
▶ CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*
Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually.
[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.
[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading.
▶ 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 instructions. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
▶ Ring Ratio [Auto]
Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
▶ Adjusted Ring Frequency
Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
▶ GT Ratio [Auto]
Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
▶ Adjusted GT Frequency
Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.
▶ +Misc Setting*
Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following items related to CPU features.
▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]
Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when a CPU that support this function is installed.
▶ CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock next boot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
▶ Clockgen Features sub-menu
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Sets the detailed clockgen features.
▶ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled]
XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is installed.
▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
▶ Adjusted DRAM Frequency
Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
▶ Memory Try It! [Disabled]
It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.
▶ DRAM Timing Mode [Link]
Selects the memory timing mode.
[Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel.
[UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel.
▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
▶ Memory Fast Boot [Auto] *
Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.
[Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled] System will completely keep the archives of first intiation and training for memory. So the memory will not be initialed and trained when booting to accelerate the system booting time.
[Disabled] The memory will be initialed and trained every booting.
▶ DigitALL Power sub-menu
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, you can setup some protecting conditions about voltage/ current/ temputure for CPU.
▶ CPU Core/ GT Voltage Mode [Auto]*
Sets the CPU Core/ GT voltage mode.
▶ CPU Core Voltage Mode [Auto]*
Sets the CPU Core voltage mode.
▶ CPU Voltages control [Auto]
These options allow you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
▶ DRAM Voltages control [Auto]
These options allow you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
▶ 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.
▶ OC Quick View Timer [3 Sec]*
Sets the duration of OC setting values showed on the screen. If set to Disabled, BIOS will not show the variations of OC setting.
▶ CPU Specifications sub-menu
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z sub-menu
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5].
▶ CPU Features sub-menu
Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. You can enable or disable the CPU features and technologies to protect CPU and improve the system performance.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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