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... Quick Start 1 You may have even link to watch it with the web browser on your computer. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard. Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your...
... Quick Start 1 You may have even link to watch it with the web browser on your computer. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard. Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your...
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...the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ∙∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. Safety Information ∙∙The components included in this package are prone to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙... PSU, before connecting the PSU to the user. ∙∙If you can not step on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the electrical outlet. ∙∙Place the ...
...the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ∙∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. Safety Information ∙∙The components included in this package are prone to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙... PSU, before connecting the PSU to the user. ∙∙If you can not step on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the electrical outlet. ∙∙Place the ...
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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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...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...
...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...
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...always remember to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. ∙∙Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation...heatsink is not recommended. Any attempt to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is necessary to install a CPU heatsink....
...always remember to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. ∙∙Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation...heatsink is not recommended. Any attempt to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is necessary to install a CPU heatsink....
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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. 38 Overview of the cable. However, it ...
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. 38 Overview of the cable. However, it ...
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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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... BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and Power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4.
... BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and Power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4.
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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 LED strips and fans with the CORSAIR ...Any fan not connected in series. 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Please refer to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. JCORSAIR1 1 1 +5V 2 3 Ground Data CORSAIR RGB Fan Connection CORSAIR RGB LED fan SATA power SYS_FAN SYS_FAN CORSAIR fan hub 4 5 6 SYS_FAN 3 2 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN SYS_FAN CORSAIR...
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 LED strips and fans with the CORSAIR ...Any fan not connected in series. 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Please refer to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. JCORSAIR1 1 1 +5V 2 3 Ground Data CORSAIR RGB Fan Connection CORSAIR RGB LED fan SATA power SYS_FAN SYS_FAN CORSAIR fan hub 4 5 6 SYS_FAN 3 2 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN SYS_FAN CORSAIR...
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...: EZ LED Control This switch is used to the Debug Code LED table for details. Refer to switch on/ off all the LEDs of the motherboard. Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of...
...: EZ LED Control This switch is used to the Debug Code LED table for details. Refer to switch on/ off all the LEDs of the motherboard. Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of...
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... of the operating system to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted. Incompatible UEFI cases ∙∙ 32-bit Windows operating system - The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to use a GOP/ UEFI compatible graphics card. That allows you to take full...save the BIOS selftest process. How to replace legacy devices with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. this graphics card. ⚠⚠Important We recommend that you to check the BIOS mode? CPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage: BIOS Mode: CSM/UEFI UEFI boot ...
... of the operating system to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted. Incompatible UEFI cases ∙∙ 32-bit Windows operating system - The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to use a GOP/ UEFI compatible graphics card. That allows you to take full...save the BIOS selftest process. How to replace legacy devices with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. this graphics card. ⚠⚠Important We recommend that you to check the BIOS mode? CPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage: BIOS Mode: CSM/UEFI UEFI boot ...
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... to reboot the system. 3. And then save the BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash...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 Please refer to perform the BIOS...
... to reboot the system. 3. And then save the BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash...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 Please refer to perform the BIOS...
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... LED will restart automatically. Plug the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. 3. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on Advance button. 3. Press the Flash BIOS Button to start updating BIOS. 6. Select Live Update and ... need to download and install the latest BIOS file. 5. Select the BIOS file and click on Scan button to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will be turned off when the process is set properly. ...
... LED will restart automatically. Plug the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. 3. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on Advance button. 3. Press the Flash BIOS Button to start updating BIOS. 6. Select Live Update and ... need to download and install the latest BIOS file. 5. Select the BIOS file and click on Scan button to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will be turned off when the process is set properly. ...
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... between Advanced mode and EZ mode. ∙∙ Screenshot - click on this function. ∙∙ Setup Mode switch - allows you to select language of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this tab or the F7 key to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ∙∙ Search - To configure the advanced...
... between Advanced mode and EZ mode. ∙∙ Screenshot - click on this function. ∙∙ Setup Mode switch - allows you to select language of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this tab or the F7 key to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ∙∙ Search - To configure the advanced...
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... the fan speed by percentage. ∙∙ Favorites - click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you to update BIOS with the motherboard you can move the device icons to right. ∙∙ Component Information - click on these buttons. ∙∙ System information -
... the fan speed by percentage. ∙∙ Favorites - click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you to update BIOS with the motherboard you can move the device icons to right. ∙∙ Component Information - click on these buttons. ∙∙ System information -
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... frequency and voltage. provides the way to be configured. allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch...
... frequency and voltage. provides the way to be configured. allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch...
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... tab key to switch between date elements. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters 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...
... tab key to switch between date elements. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters 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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... with overclocking, we advise you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. ▶▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. OC Menu This menu allows you to use * as the...
... with overclocking, we advise you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. ▶▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. OC Menu This menu allows you to use * as the...
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... will reboot automatically. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. UEFI BIOS 69 M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS. 1. Click on M-FLASH tab...
... will reboot automatically. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. UEFI BIOS 69 M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS. 1. Click on M-FLASH tab...