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Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x2 Unpacking 1 Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® H170A PC MATE/ B150 PC MATE motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x2 Unpacking 1 Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® H170A PC MATE/ B150 PC MATE motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
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... case. ●● Do not boot the computer before installing or removing any of breakage. ●● Do not leave this motherboard in this motherboard away from humidity. ●● Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as injury to the user. ●●...9679; It is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as is not installed. ●● Before turning on the motherboard should be noted. ●● If any computer component. ●● Keep this user guide for future reference. ●● Keep ...
... case. ●● Do not boot the computer before installing or removing any of breakage. ●● Do not leave this motherboard in this motherboard away from humidity. ●● Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as injury to the user. ●●...9679; It is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as is not installed. ●● Before turning on the motherboard should be noted. ●● If any computer component. ●● Keep this user guide for future reference. ●● Keep ...
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Contents Unpacking...1 Safety Information...2 Quick Start...3 Preparing Tools and Components 3 Installing a Processor 4 Installing DDR4 memory 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Block Diagram ...19 Rear I/O Panel......
Contents Unpacking...1 Safety Information...2 Quick Start...3 Preparing Tools and Components 3 Installing a Processor 4 Installing DDR4 memory 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Block Diagram ...19 Rear I/O Panel......
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.... A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. ●● Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ●● When installing...
.... A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. ●● Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ●● When installing...
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... CPU and devices when overclocking. Therefore, we recommended that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is recommended to use a more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the amount of installed. ●● Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage...
... CPU and devices when overclocking. Therefore, we recommended that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is recommended to use a more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the amount of installed. ●● Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage...
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... connector is recommended that the flat connector be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. Overview of the cable. However, it is SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●●...
... connector is recommended that the flat connector be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. Overview of the cable. However, it is SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●●...
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... +5V +5V Ground Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 30 Overview of Components
... +5V +5V Ground Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 30 Overview of Components
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... to default values 1. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. 34 Overview of Components Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector...
... to default values 1. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. 34 Overview of Components Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector...
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..., a warning message will be displayed on screen when the computer is not detected or fail. indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. Overview of the motherboard. Go to Reset. 3. Set Chassis Intrusion to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. indicates CPU is not detected or fail. Close the chassis cover. 3. Resetting the...
..., a warning message will be displayed on screen when the computer is not detected or fail. indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. Overview of the motherboard. Go to Reset. 3. Set Chassis Intrusion to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. indicates CPU is not detected or fail. Close the chassis cover. 3. Resetting the...
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... USB flash drive. Select the MB BIOS and click on Scan button. 4. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to load optimized defaults. ●● Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the... motherboard. Updating BIOS: 1. After the flashing process is set properly. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with Live Update 6 Before updating: Make sure the LAN ...
... USB flash drive. Select the MB BIOS and click on Scan button. 4. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to load optimized defaults. ●● Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the... motherboard. Updating BIOS: 1. After the flashing process is set properly. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with Live Update 6 Before updating: Make sure the LAN ...
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... After entering BIOS, the following screen is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop...
... After entering BIOS, the following screen is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop...
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... will start to adjust advanced voltage values of a specific spot on the right hand side. ●● Sensor - When system detects the status over your motherboard temperature and fan speed with date and time. ▶▶To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. When you to show...
... will start to adjust advanced voltage values of a specific spot on the right hand side. ●● Sensor - When system detects the status over your motherboard temperature and fan speed with date and time. ▶▶To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. When you to show...
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...APP to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will slide out. 2. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to link your mobile device and connect to the instruction on your mobile...; COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device. 7. ●● Mobile Control - is only available for the motherboard with the SSID. 6. Enable SoftAP Management. 4. Run MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP on the Mobile Control control panel. ●● To start remote control: (optional) 1. ...
...APP to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will slide out. 2. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to link your mobile device and connect to the instruction on your mobile...; COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device. 7. ●● Mobile Control - is only available for the motherboard with the SSID. 6. Enable SoftAP Management. 4. Run MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP on the Mobile Control control panel. ●● To start remote control: (optional) 1. ...
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... describes how to download. LIVE UPDATE 6 will see the Live update tab at the top. displays the information of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to know the models of the system. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you to select files to update your...
... describes how to download. LIVE UPDATE 6 will see the Live update tab at the top. displays the information of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to know the models of the system. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you to select files to update your...
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... M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in WiFi module. Setting up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the built-in order to detect your smartphones, tablets and laptops with the Soft AP function. Click Apply button to ON and the Soft...
... M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in WiFi module. Setting up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the built-in order to detect your smartphones, tablets and laptops with the Soft AP function. Click Apply button to ON and the Soft...
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...does not boot after updating the BIOS ●● Clear the CMOS. ●● Use the secondary BIOS to other USB port on the motherboard rear IO panel. The power is not on. ●● Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. ●● ... 2 short beeps are heard, remove all ATX power connectors like JPWR1~2 is connected from the power supply to the motherboard? ●● Some power supply units have a power button on the motherboard rear IO panel. ●● Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ●● Test...
...does not boot after updating the BIOS ●● Clear the CMOS. ●● Use the secondary BIOS to other USB port on the motherboard rear IO panel. The power is not on. ●● Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. ●● ... 2 short beeps are heard, remove all ATX power connectors like JPWR1~2 is connected from the power supply to the motherboard? ●● Some power supply units have a power button on the motherboard rear IO panel. ●● Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ●● Test...