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Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. Preparing Tools and Components AMD® AM4 ...
Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. Preparing Tools and Components AMD® AM4 ...
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...°C (140°F), it may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙∙Hold the motherboard by touching another metal object before installation is completed. Do not place anything over the power cord. ∙∙All cautions and warnings...of the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙∙Ensure that all components are prone to moisture. ▪▪The motherboard does not work well or you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. ∙∙Always turn off...
...°C (140°F), it may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙∙Hold the motherboard by touching another metal object before installation is completed. Do not place anything over the power cord. ∙∙All cautions and warnings...of the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙∙Ensure that all components are prone to moisture. ▪▪The motherboard does not work well or you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. ∙∙Always turn off...
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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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...attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 30 Overview of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. Always make sure that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. ∙∙... to the nearest DIMM slot. 53.62 mm Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of Components The yellow triangle is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is the Pin 1 indicator. ⚠⚠Important...
...attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 30 Overview of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. Always make sure that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. ∙∙... to the nearest DIMM slot. 53.62 mm Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of Components The yellow triangle is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is the Pin 1 indicator. ⚠⚠Important...
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... SATA5 SATA1 SATA3 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. 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. SATA1~6: SATA...
... SATA5 SATA1 SATA3 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. 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. SATA1~6: SATA...
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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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... the computer. Reset Reset button Power button Overview of Components 45 If you to default values 1. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the motherboard to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to power on the computer.
... the computer. Reset Reset button Power button Overview of Components 45 If you to default values 1. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the motherboard to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to power on the computer.
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... Components Please refer to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. 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...
... Components Please refer to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. 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...
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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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The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to check the BIOS mode? That allows you to ...UEFI boot mode CPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage: BIOS Mode: CSM/UEFI CSM boot mode 56 UEFI BIOS Incompatible UEFI cases ∙∙ 32-bit Windows operating system - When display a warning message There is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. After...to switch to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted. However, it will detect your graphics card. UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is no malware tampers with the startup process.
The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to check the BIOS mode? That allows you to ...UEFI boot mode CPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage: BIOS Mode: CSM/UEFI CSM boot mode 56 UEFI BIOS Incompatible UEFI cases ∙∙ 32-bit Windows operating system - When display a warning message There is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. After...to switch to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted. However, it will detect your graphics card. UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is no malware tampers with the startup process.
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...9642;Reboot and press Del key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the system. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. When prompted click on Yes to reboot the system. 3. Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve...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 Select a BIOS file to start recovering...
...9642;Reboot and press Del key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the system. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. When prompted click on Yes to reboot the system. 3. Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve...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 Select a BIOS file to start recovering...
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Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. Press the Flash BIOS Button to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Select Live Update and click on the rear I/O panel. 5. And then click Next and Start to ...Support page. 2. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to start updating BIOS. 6. Click Next ...
Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. Press the Flash BIOS Button to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Select Live Update and click on the rear I/O panel. 5. And then click Next and Start to ...Support page. 2. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to start updating BIOS. 6. Click Next ...
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... when the system, memory and CPU are supporting this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to select language of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this function. ⚠⚠Important We don't recommend you to toggle the GAME BOOST for memory to search by pressing the...
... when the system, memory and CPU are supporting this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to select language of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this function. ⚠⚠Important We don't recommend you to toggle the GAME BOOST for memory to search by pressing the...
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... the Favorites window. click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you can move the device icons to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. UEFI BIOS 61 It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where...
... the Favorites window. click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you can move the device icons to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. UEFI BIOS 61 It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where...
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... EXPLORER - the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - Advanced Mode Press Setup...
... EXPLORER - the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - Advanced Mode Press Setup...
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... switch between time elements. 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...
... switch between time elements. 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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... unbootable after changing the parameters. Note: We use GAME BOOST function for overclocking. User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. ▶▶FCH...
... unbootable after changing the parameters. Note: We use GAME BOOST function for overclocking. User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. ▶▶FCH...
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Select a BIOS file 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 M-FLASH tab, a demand message will appear after rebooting. 4. And then follow the steps below to ...
Select a BIOS file 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 M-FLASH tab, a demand message will appear after rebooting. 4. And then follow the steps below to ...