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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. 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.
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... is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by the edges to user guide. ▶▶The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. ▶▶The motherboard has obvious sign of the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ●● Ensure that there ...the computer case. ●● Do not boot the computer before installation is indicated on the PSU, before handling the motherboard. ●● Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on it may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start....
... is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by the edges to user guide. ▶▶The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. ▶▶The motherboard has obvious sign of the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ●● Ensure that there ...the computer case. ●● Do not boot the computer before installation is indicated on the PSU, before handling the motherboard. ●● Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on it may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start....
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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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... stability. ●● Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Important ●● Always unplug the power cord from overheating. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the plastic cap. ●● If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink...
... stability. ●● Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Important ●● Always unplug the power cord from overheating. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the plastic cap. ●● If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink...
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Therefore, we recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial ...
Therefore, we recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial ...
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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. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA cable has identical plugs on either sides of Components 27 SATA1...
... 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. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA cable has identical plugs on either sides of Components 27 SATA1...
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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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.../ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Use a jumper cap to default values 1. Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to connect the optional parallel port with bracket. 2 26 1 25 1 RSTB# 2 AFD# 3 PRND0 4 ERR# 5 PRND1 6 PINIT# 7 PRND2 8 LPT_SLIN# 9 PRND3 10 Ground 11 PRND4 12 Ground...
.../ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Use a jumper cap to default values 1. Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to connect the optional parallel port with bracket. 2 26 1 25 1 RSTB# 2 AFD# 3 PRND0 4 ERR# 5 PRND1 6 PINIT# 7 PRND2 8 LPT_SLIN# 9 PRND3 10 Ground 11 PRND4 12 Ground...
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... not detected or fail. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Overview of the motherboard. Connect the JCI1 connector to select Yes. Go to select Yes. 6. indicates CPU is not detected or fail. Press F10 to save and exit and...
... not detected or fail. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Overview of the motherboard. Connect the JCI1 connector to select Yes. Go to select Yes. 6. indicates CPU is not detected or fail. Press F10 to save and exit and...
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...download and install the latest BIOS 5. BIOS Setup 37 Updating BIOS: 1. Check MB BIOS box and click on the motherboard. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. icon to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. After the ... M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select the MB BIOS and click on file. And then click Next and Start to perform the BIOS update process. 4.
...download and install the latest BIOS 5. BIOS Setup 37 Updating BIOS: 1. Check MB BIOS box and click on the motherboard. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. icon to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. After the ... M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select the MB BIOS and click on file. And then click Next and Start to perform the BIOS update process. 4.
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... can be keyed by numeric function keys. Important If the connected SATA device is . ▶▶SATA PortX Shows the information 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...
... can be keyed by numeric function keys. Important If the connected SATA device is . ▶▶SATA PortX Shows the information 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 appear. ●● Voltage - When you to monitor your settings, a warning message will appear. ●● Record - 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. Option Buttons - If you...
... will appear. ●● Voltage - When you to monitor your settings, a warning message will appear. ●● Record - 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. Option Buttons - If you...
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...configuration panel will appear. Enter SSID and Password, and then click the Apply button. 5. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will slide out. 2. Click the Spanner icon on the Mobile Control panel. 3. Download and install...disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Gadget Mode COMMAND CENTER provides a gadget mode to verify that monitoring and OC functions are working properly. Run MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP on your system. 8. You can click the icons to the items. 3. Activate Wi-Fi® on your mobile...
...configuration panel will appear. Enter SSID and Password, and then click the Apply button. 5. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will slide out. 2. Click the Spanner icon on the Mobile Control panel. 3. Download and install...disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Gadget Mode COMMAND CENTER provides a gadget mode to verify that monitoring and OC functions are working properly. Run MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP on your system. 8. You can click the icons to the items. 3. Activate Wi-Fi® on your mobile...
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... download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. shows the downloading history. ●● Setting - displays the information of motherboard and graphics cards. This tab allows you will download the appropriate drivers automatically. LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the... MSI® system to download. Download Options Download List Scan / Download / Total Installer button System Information Last Scanned Date There are...
... download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. shows the downloading history. ●● Setting - displays the information of motherboard and graphics cards. This tab allows you will download the appropriate drivers automatically. LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the... MSI® system to download. Download Options Download List Scan / Download / Total Installer button System Information Last Scanned Date There are...
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... M-CLOUD needs a connection to ON and the Soft AP dialogue will pop up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the Soft AP function. To use this connection when set up a new connection. You can download and install it from below web address, and...
... M-CLOUD needs a connection to ON and the Soft AP dialogue will pop up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the Soft AP function. To use this connection when set up a new connection. You can download and install it from below web address, and...
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... BIOS ●● Clear the CMOS. ●● Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for RMA repair, try to the motherboard? ●● Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the LAN port LEDs are heard, remove and ... network cable is set to a electrical outlet securely. ●● Make sure the monitor is turned on. ●● Select different inputs on the motherboard rear IO panel. ●● Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ●● Test with another known working LAN cable....
... BIOS ●● Clear the CMOS. ●● Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for RMA repair, try to the motherboard? ●● Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the LAN port LEDs are heard, remove and ... network cable is set to a electrical outlet securely. ●● Make sure the monitor is turned on. ●● Select different inputs on the motherboard rear IO panel. ●● Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ●● Test with another known working LAN cable....