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... Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard.
... Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard.
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... the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙∙Ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ∙∙Do not boot the computer before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. ...8729;Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as injury to damage from the power outlet before handling the motherboard. ∙∙Store the motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it . Please adhere to the following situations arises, get it work...
... the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙∙Ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ∙∙Do not boot the computer before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. ...8729;Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as injury to damage from the power outlet before handling the motherboard. ∙∙Store the motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it . Please adhere to the following situations arises, get it work...
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Installing the Motherboard ⚽ ⚽ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc 1 Torque: 3 kgf·cm* 2 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in BAT1 Quick Start 7
Installing the Motherboard ⚽ ⚽ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc 1 Torque: 3 kgf·cm* 2 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in BAT1 Quick Start 7
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Contents Quick Start...1 Preparing Tools and Components 1 Safety Information 2 Installing a Processor 3 Installing DDR4 memory 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Connecting the Power Connectors 8 Installing SATA Drives 9 Installing a Graphics Card 10 Connecting Peripheral Devices 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Package contents 22 Block Diagram ......
Contents Quick Start...1 Preparing Tools and Components 1 Safety Information 2 Installing a Processor 3 Installing DDR4 memory 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Connecting the Power Connectors 8 Installing SATA Drives 9 Installing a Graphics Card 10 Connecting Peripheral Devices 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Package contents 22 Block Diagram ......
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It should contain: Motherboard Cable Accessories Application Documentation MEG B550 UNIFY SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 LED JRAINBOW cable 1 LED JRGB Y cable 1 LED JCORSAIR cable 1 Wi-Fi Antenna 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 2 DIY Stands Set 1 Case Badge 1 Product registration card 1 Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Quick installation guide 1 DIY Stands Set Quick Guide 1 MSI components compatibility &... the number of LED strips exceeds 8. 6 6 6 Package contents Please check the contents of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your motherboard package.
It should contain: Motherboard Cable Accessories Application Documentation MEG B550 UNIFY SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 LED JRAINBOW cable 1 LED JRGB Y cable 1 LED JCORSAIR cable 1 Wi-Fi Antenna 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 2 DIY Stands Set 1 Case Badge 1 Product registration card 1 Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Quick installation guide 1 DIY Stands Set Quick Guide 1 MSI components compatibility &... the number of LED strips exceeds 8. 6 6 6 Package contents Please check the contents of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your motherboard package.
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.../ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in correctly lining up the CPU for more details about installation. ∙∙This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Always make sure that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before installing...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 inadequate operation beyond product specifications is the Pin 1 indicator. ⚠...
.../ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in correctly lining up the CPU for more details about installation. ∙∙This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Always make sure that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before installing...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 inadequate operation beyond product specifications is the Pin 1 indicator. ⚠...
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Each connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. ∙∙The SATA5 port will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SATA SSD into M2_3. ∙∙The SATA5 and SATA6 ports ...
Each connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. ∙∙The SATA5 port will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SATA SSD into M2_3. ∙∙The SATA5 and SATA6 ports ...
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... 6 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. 40 Overview of Components
... 6 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. 40 Overview of Components
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... 5-10 seconds. 3. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to power on / reset the computer. Plug the power cord and Power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you to default values 1. Reset Reset button Power button Overview of Components 45 Use a jumper cap to clear the...
... 5-10 seconds. 3. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to power on / reset the computer. Plug the power cord and Power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you to default values 1. Reset Reset button Power button Overview of Components 45 Use a jumper cap to clear the...
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... to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. Any fan not connected in series. 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Once all items are connected properly, you to the motherboard specification. ∙∙CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can control the CORSAIR RGB...
... to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. Any fan not connected in series. 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Once all items are connected properly, you to the motherboard specification. ∙∙CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can control the CORSAIR RGB...
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... Code LED table for details. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail. Refer to switch on/ off all the LEDs of the motherboard. Debug Code LED Onboard LEDs 49 VGA - CPU - Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of...
... Code LED table for details. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail. Refer to switch on/ off all the LEDs of the motherboard. Debug Code LED Onboard LEDs 49 VGA - CPU - Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of...
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...Output protocol) support detected in the future. the system will completely replace BIOS in this motherboard supports only Windows 10 64-bit operating system. ∙∙ Older graphics card - ...UEFI can check the validity of new devices - How to replace legacy devices with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. That allows you to take full advantage of the screen. new...UEFI has many new functions and advantages that you to check the BIOS mode? UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is no malware tampers with a GUID Partition Table (GPT). ∙∙...
...Output protocol) support detected in the future. the system will completely replace BIOS in this motherboard supports only Windows 10 64-bit operating system. ∙∙ Older graphics card - ...UEFI can check the validity of new devices - How to replace legacy devices with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. That allows you to take full advantage of the screen. new...UEFI has many new functions and advantages that you to check the BIOS mode? UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is no malware tampers with a GUID Partition Table (GPT). ∙∙...
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... ways to reset BIOS: ∙∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. 58 UEFI BIOS And then save the BIOS file into... file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Please refer to reboot the system. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website.
... ways to reset BIOS: ∙∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. 58 UEFI BIOS And then save the BIOS file into... file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Please refer to reboot the system. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website.
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...process is set properly. Updating BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is completed. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. UEFI BIOS 59 ...Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to start updating BIOS. 6. Plug the USB flash drive ...
...process is set properly. Updating BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is completed. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. UEFI BIOS 59 ...Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to start updating BIOS. 6. Plug the USB flash drive ...
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... to configure the basic setting. This function is only available when both of BIOS setup. 60 UEFI BIOS allows you to select language of the motherboard and CPU are available. ∙∙ Language - click on this function. ∙∙ Setup Mode switch - To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the...
... to configure the basic setting. This function is only available when both of BIOS setup. 60 UEFI BIOS allows you to select language of the motherboard and CPU are available. ∙∙ Language - click on this function. ∙∙ Setup Mode switch - To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the...
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... is left to right. ∙∙ Component Information - It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. UEFI BIOS 61 click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows...
... is left to right. ∙∙ Component Information - It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. UEFI BIOS 61 click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows...
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... 63 allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD...
... 63 allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD...
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.... The date from Jan. The format is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2 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...
.... The date from Jan. The format is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2 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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... menu will be changed if the processor supports this function. 66 UEFI BIOS User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. ▶▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to configure in BIOS setup. [Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to...
... menu will be changed if the processor supports this function. 66 UEFI BIOS User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. ▶▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to configure in BIOS setup. [Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to...
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... M-FLASH provides the way to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. Click on Yes to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive that...
... M-FLASH provides the way to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. Click on Yes to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive that...