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Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard. Preparing Tools and Components AMD® AM4 CPU CPU Fan DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis Graphics Card Thermal Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to install your phone or tablet. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to watch it with the...
Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard. Preparing Tools and Components AMD® AM4 CPU CPU Fan DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis Graphics Card Thermal Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to install your phone or tablet. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to watch it with the...
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... 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 21 Block Diagram ...22 Rear I/O Panel...23 LAN Port LED Status Table 23 Audio Ports Configuration 23 Realtek Audio Console 24 Overview of Components 27 Processor Socket 29 DIMM Slots...30 PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots 31...
... 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 21 Block Diagram ...22 Rear I/O Panel...23 LAN Port LED Status Table 23 Audio Ports Configuration 23 Realtek Audio Console 24 Overview of Components 27 Processor Socket 29 DIMM Slots...30 PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots 31...
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... RGB LED connectors 42 EZ Debug LED...43 LED_SW1: EZ LED Control 43 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities 44 Installing Windows® 10 44 Installing Drivers 44 Installing Utilities 44 UEFI BIOS...45 BIOS Setup...46 Entering BIOS Setup 46 Resetting BIOS...47 Updating BIOS...47 EZ Mode ...49 Advanced Mode ...52 SETTINGS Menu 53 OC Menu...55 M-FLASH Menu ...57 OC PROFILE Menu 58 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu 59 AMD RAID Configuration 61 Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility 61 Initializing Disks 62 Creating Arrays...63 Deleting Arrays ...64 Installing RAID Driver 65 Troubleshooting 66...
... RGB LED connectors 42 EZ Debug LED...43 LED_SW1: EZ LED Control 43 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities 44 Installing Windows® 10 44 Installing Drivers 44 Installing Utilities 44 UEFI BIOS...45 BIOS Setup...46 Entering BIOS Setup 46 Resetting BIOS...47 Updating BIOS...47 EZ Mode ...49 Advanced Mode ...52 SETTINGS Menu 53 OC Menu...55 M-FLASH Menu ...57 OC PROFILE Menu 58 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu 59 AMD RAID Configuration 61 Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility 61 Initializing Disks 62 Creating Arrays...63 Deleting Arrays ...64 Installing RAID Driver 65 Troubleshooting 66...
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...;▫2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ ∙∙Dual channel memory architecture ∙∙Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory ∙∙Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) ∙∙Supports un-buffered memory * Please refer www.msi.com for the processor with BIOS update AMD B550 Chipset ∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to page 31 for details. ∙∙Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ Technology ∙∙1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution...
...;▫2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ ∙∙Dual channel memory architecture ∙∙Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory ∙∙Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) ∙∙Supports un-buffered memory * Please refer www.msi.com for the processor with BIOS update AMD B550 Chipset ∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to page 31 for details. ∙∙Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ Technology ∙∙1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution...
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It should contain: Motherboard Cable Accessories Application Documentation MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 Wi-Fi antenna 1 80cm JRAINBOW cable (3pin-to-4pin) 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1 Case badge 1 Product registration card 1 Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Quick installation guide 1 MSI components compatibility & reward program card 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of your retailer. Package contents 21 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 MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 Wi-Fi antenna 1 80cm JRAINBOW cable (3pin-to-4pin) 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1 Case badge 1 Product registration card 1 Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Quick installation guide 1 MSI components compatibility & reward program card 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of your retailer. Package contents 21 Package contents Please check the contents of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your motherboard package.
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...;Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙∙Please use MSI's software to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. 1 1 +5V 2 Data 3 No Pin 4 Ground Addressable RGB LED Strip Connection 1 +5V D JRAINBOW connector Rainbow RGB LED extension cable Addressable RGB LED Fan Connection JRAINBOW connector 1 WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V 1 System Fan connector Addressable RGB LED Fan...
...;Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙∙Please use MSI's software to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. 1 1 +5V 2 Data 3 No Pin 4 Ground Addressable RGB LED Strip Connection 1 +5V D JRAINBOW connector Rainbow RGB LED extension cable Addressable RGB LED Fan Connection JRAINBOW connector 1 WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V 1 System Fan connector Addressable RGB LED Fan...
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.... 7. Installing Utilities Before you install utilities, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the Boot Menu. 6. Press the Restart button on the computer. 2. Restart your optical drive. 3. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Insert MSI® Drive Disc into your computer. Click the Utilities tab. 3. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
.... 7. Installing Utilities Before you install utilities, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the Boot Menu. 6. Press the Restart button on the computer. 2. Restart your optical drive. 3. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Insert MSI® Drive Disc into your computer. Click the Utilities tab. 3. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
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... the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Select a BIOS file to reboot the system. 3. Updating BIOS: 1. Click the M-FLASH button and click on Yes to perform the BIOS update process. 4. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Press to reboot the system. UEFI BIOS 47 Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper...
... the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Select a BIOS file to reboot the system. 3. Updating BIOS: 1. Click the M-FLASH button and click on Yes to perform the BIOS update process. 4. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Press to reboot the system. UEFI BIOS 47 Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper...
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... completed. 48 UEFI BIOS Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. Select Live Update and click on Scan button to search the latest BIOS file. 4. Click on Advance button. 3. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on Download icon to install CPU and memory.) 4. After the flashing process is set properly. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and...
... completed. 48 UEFI BIOS Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. Select Live Update and click on Scan button to search the latest BIOS file. 4. Click on Advance button. 3. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on Download icon to install CPU and memory.) 4. After the flashing process is set properly. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and...
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... with a USB flash drive. ∙∙ Hardware Monitor - The function is left to change the boot priority. click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you can move the device icons to right. ∙∙ Component Information - you purchased. ∙∙ M-Flash - enable or disable these buttons. The boot priority from high to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. 50 UEFI BIOS click...
... with a USB flash drive. ∙∙ Hardware Monitor - The function is left to change the boot priority. click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that allows you can move the device icons to right. ∙∙ Component Information - you purchased. ∙∙ M-Flash - enable or disable these buttons. The boot priority from high to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. 50 UEFI BIOS click...
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.... ▪▪M-FLASH - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪...
.... ▪▪M-FLASH - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪...
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... Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows . ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Use tab key to switch between date elements. UEFI BIOS 53 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...
... Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows . ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Use tab key to switch between date elements. UEFI BIOS 53 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...
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... accessing for system. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup sub-menu Sets system wake up behaviors for optimum system. A message will replace any previous set the secure boot and control key management to effectively wipe all data from CMOS memory. Press Enter to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with IGP. ▶▶USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Secure Erase+ is being disabled...
... accessing for system. ▶▶Wake Up Event Setup sub-menu Sets system wake up behaviors for optimum system. A message will replace any previous set the secure boot and control key management to effectively wipe all data from CMOS memory. Press Enter to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with IGP. ▶▶USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Secure Erase+ is being disabled...
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... about CPU power/ current. User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. ▶▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. This item will vary with overclocking, we advise you to enter the sub-menu. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶UCLK DIV1 Mode [Auto] Sets UCLK (Internal memory controller clock) mode. Read-only. ▶▶FCLK Frequency [Auto] Sets the FCLK frequency (Internal...
... about CPU power/ current. User can only be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. ▶▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. This item will vary with overclocking, we advise you to enter the sub-menu. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶UCLK DIV1 Mode [Auto] Sets UCLK (Internal memory controller clock) mode. Read-only. ▶▶FCLK Frequency [Auto] Sets the FCLK frequency (Internal...
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... Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶▶DigitALL Power sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. User can set the voltages related to memory. If set...
... Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.) ▶▶DigitALL Power sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. User can set the voltages related to memory. If set...
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... will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will reboot automatically. Select a BIOS file to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to perform the BIOS update process. 5. 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. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will appear after rebooting. 4. Click on Yes to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive...
... will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will reboot automatically. Select a BIOS file to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to perform the BIOS update process. 5. 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. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will appear after rebooting. 4. Click on Yes to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive...
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... as RAID Ready) allows the user to enter BIOS Setup menu. 2. Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility To enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu 1. Press F7 to switch to Advanced mode from two RAID 1 arrays. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode and change setting to UEFI. 5. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > BIOS UEFI/ CSM Mode and change setting to RAID Mode. 4. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. Power on and press Delete key to add more storage space...
... as RAID Ready) allows the user to enter BIOS Setup menu. 2. Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility To enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu 1. Press F7 to switch to Advanced mode from two RAID 1 arrays. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode and change setting to UEFI. 5. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > BIOS UEFI/ CSM Mode and change setting to RAID Mode. 4. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. Power on and press Delete key to add more storage space...
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... USB flash drive with the new credentials. Leave the disk/ USB drive in BIOS 2. exe from the Windows Control Panel, you to restart, click OK button to RAID Mode in the computer until the system reboots itself. Restart your computer and enter the Windows operating system. 8. Re-log into the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI with AMD RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ▪▪To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver...
... USB flash drive with the new credentials. Leave the disk/ USB drive in BIOS 2. exe from the Windows Control Panel, you to restart, click OK button to RAID Mode in the computer until the system reboots itself. Restart your computer and enter the Windows operating system. 8. Re-log into the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI with AMD RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ▪▪To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver...
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... if USB device is listed in Windows® Device Manager. ∙∙Connect the USB device to other USB port on the monitor. ∙∙If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all memory modules and try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your router. ∙∙Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage. The USB device is not working LAN cable. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no network...
... if USB device is listed in Windows® Device Manager. ∙∙Connect the USB device to other USB port on the monitor. ∙∙If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all memory modules and try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your router. ∙∙Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage. The USB device is not working LAN cable. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no network...
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... help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other marks and names mentioned may be obtained from the user guide, please contact your product at: http://register.msi.com 70 Regulatory Notices Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be trademarks of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. Revision History Version 1.0, 2020/04, First release...
... help resources for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other marks and names mentioned may be obtained from the user guide, please contact your product at: http://register.msi.com 70 Regulatory Notices Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be trademarks of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. Revision History Version 1.0, 2020/04, First release...