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... on your computer. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to the URL by scanning the QR code. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 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. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI/ MAG B550M MORTAR motherboard. You may have even...
... on your computer. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to the URL by scanning the QR code. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 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. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI/ MAG B550M MORTAR motherboard. You may have even...
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... 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 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 32 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 32 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel...
... 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 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 32 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 32 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel...
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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...58 OC PROFILE Menu 59 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu 60 AMD RAID Configuration 62 Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility 62 Initializing Disks...63 Creating Arrays...64 Deleting Arrays...65 Installing RAID Driver 66 Troubleshooting 67...
... 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...58 OC PROFILE Menu 59 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu 60 AMD RAID Configuration 62 Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility 62 Initializing Disks...63 Creating Arrays...64 Deleting Arrays...65 Installing RAID Driver 66 Troubleshooting 67...
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... UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) ∙∙Supports un-buffered memory * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)* ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4), supports x4 mode** ∙∙2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The supported specification depends on next page Specifications 15 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Multi-GPU Onboard Graphics Supports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, and future AMD Ryzen™ processors with integrated graphics.
... UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) ∙∙Supports un-buffered memory * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)* ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4), supports x4 mode** ∙∙2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The supported specification depends on next page Specifications 15 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Multi-GPU Onboard Graphics Supports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, and future AMD Ryzen™ processors with integrated graphics.
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... 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙∙2x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ∙∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ∙∙1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector ∙∙3x 4-pin system fan connectors ∙∙1x Front panel audio connector ∙∙2x System panel connectors ∙...
... 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙∙2x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ∙∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ∙∙1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector ∙∙3x 4-pin system fan connectors ∙∙1x Front panel audio connector ∙∙2x System panel connectors ∙...
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... page Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor Form Factor BIOS Features Software ∙∙1x Display port ∙∙1x HDMI port ∙∙1x Flash BIOS Button ∙∙1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port ∙∙2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports ∙∙1x LAN (RJ45) port ∙∙2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port ∙∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI only...
... page Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor Form Factor BIOS Features Software ∙∙1x Display port ∙∙1x HDMI port ∙∙1x Flash BIOS Button ∙∙1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port ∙∙2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports ∙∙1x LAN (RJ45) port ∙∙2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port ∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port ∙∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI only...
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...;Smart Fan Control ∙∙ LED ▪▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB) ▪▪Mystic Light SYNC ▪▪Ambient Link (MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI only) ▪▪EZ LED Control ▪▪EZ DEBUG LED Continued on next page Specifications 19 com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. Dragon Center Features Special Features Continued from previous page ∙∙Gaming Mode ∙∙Gaming Hotkey ∙∙LAN...
...;Smart Fan Control ∙∙ LED ▪▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB) ▪▪Mystic Light SYNC ▪▪Ambient Link (MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI only) ▪▪EZ LED Control ▪▪EZ DEBUG LED Continued on next page Specifications 19 com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. Dragon Center Features Special Features Continued from previous page ∙∙Gaming Mode ∙∙Gaming Hotkey ∙∙LAN...
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... activity Speed LED Status Off Green Orange 2.5 Gbps LAN 10 Mbps 100/ 1000 Mbps 2.5 Gbps Audio Ports Configuration Audio Ports Channel 2468 Center/ Subwoofer Out ●● Rear Speaker Out ●●● Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ● Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out Mic In (●: connected, Blank: empty) Rear I /O Panel (MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI only) PS/2 Combo port Flash BIOS Button 2.5 Gbps LAN Audio Ports DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A Flash BIOS Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A Wi-Fi Antenna connectors USB 2.0 Type-A USB...
... activity Speed LED Status Off Green Orange 2.5 Gbps LAN 10 Mbps 100/ 1000 Mbps 2.5 Gbps Audio Ports Configuration Audio Ports Channel 2468 Center/ Subwoofer Out ●● Rear Speaker Out ●●● Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ● Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out Mic In (●: connected, Blank: empty) Rear I /O Panel (MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI only) PS/2 Combo port Flash BIOS Button 2.5 Gbps LAN Audio Ports DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A Flash BIOS Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A Wi-Fi Antenna connectors USB 2.0 Type-A USB...
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... JRAINBOW connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙∙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 JRAINBOW1 1 +5V 3 No Pin 1 JRAINBOW2 2 Data 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...
... JRAINBOW connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙∙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 JRAINBOW1 1 +5V 3 No Pin 1 JRAINBOW2 2 Data 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...
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... Windows Control Panel, you must complete drivers installation. 1. The utilities installation will then be in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Select the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from CD or DVD... The installer will prompt you to install Windows® 10. Restart your optical drive. 3. Installing Drivers 1. Power on the computer case. 4. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the MSI Drive Disc. 4. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from the Boot Menu...
... Windows Control Panel, you must complete drivers installation. 1. The utilities installation will then be in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Select the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from CD or DVD... The installer will prompt you to install Windows® 10. Restart your optical drive. 3. Installing Drivers 1. Power on the computer case. 4. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the MSI Drive Disc. 4. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from the Boot Menu...
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Updating BIOS: 1. Press to activate M-Flash for resetting BIOS. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode. ▪▪Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST to enter BIOS. 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. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 4. UEFI BIOS 47 Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for BIOS update. ▪▪Reboot...
Updating BIOS: 1. Press to activate M-Flash for resetting BIOS. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode. ▪▪Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST to enter BIOS. 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. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 4. UEFI BIOS 47 Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for BIOS update. ▪▪Reboot...
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... restart automatically. After the flashing process is completed. 48 UEFI BIOS Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Updating BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Plug the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. 3. And then click Next and Start to install CPU and memory.) 4. Updating the BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Updating BIOS: 1.
... restart automatically. After the flashing process is completed. 48 UEFI BIOS Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Updating BIOS with MSI DRAGON CENTER Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Plug the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. 3. And then click Next and Start to install CPU and memory.) 4. Updating the BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Updating BIOS: 1.
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... for you to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. 50 UEFI BIOS click on this button or press the F3 key to change the boot priority. you purchased. ∙∙ M-Flash - The function is left to manually control the fan speed by clicking on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons to show the Favorites window. click on these buttons. enable or disable these functions...
... for you to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. 50 UEFI BIOS click on this button or press the F3 key to change the boot priority. you purchased. ∙∙ M-Flash - The function is left to manually control the fan speed by clicking on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons to show the Favorites window. click on these buttons. enable or disable these functions...
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... the frequency and voltage. allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ▪▪OC - provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - provides the way to be configured. 52 UEFI BIOS allows you to manage overclocking...
... the frequency and voltage. allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ▪▪OC - provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - provides the way to be configured. 52 UEFI BIOS allows you to manage overclocking...
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... sub-menu allows you to switch between date elements. Use tab key to set the parameters and behaviors of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows . ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. 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...
... sub-menu allows you to switch between date elements. Use tab key to set the parameters and behaviors of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows . ▶▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. 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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... 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. You also can set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ⚠⚠Important When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. The password typed now will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+. ▶▶Realtek PCIe...
... 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. You also can set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ⚠⚠Important When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. The password typed now will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+. ▶▶Realtek PCIe...
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... 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 advanced users. ∙∙Overclocking is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. ▶▶A-XMP [Disabled...
... 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 advanced users. ∙∙Overclocking is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. ▶▶A-XMP [Disabled...
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... overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶UCLK DIV1 Mode [Auto] Sets UCLK (Internal memory controller clock) mode. ▶▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can set it manually. 56 UEFI BIOS User can set the memory timing for CPU. ▶▶CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you can 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...
... overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶UCLK DIV1 Mode [Auto] Sets UCLK (Internal memory controller clock) mode. ▶▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can set it manually. 56 UEFI BIOS User can set the memory timing for CPU. ▶▶CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you can 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...
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... the Windows Control Panel, you to restart, click OK button to open the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI. ▪▪Default credentials are: ▫▫Username - Change the credentials: ▪▪Create new username and password 10. Click the Install button. 6. Installing RAID Driver New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the MSI Driver Disc. 4. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with the new credentials. 66 AMD RAID Configuration Select...
... the Windows Control Panel, you to restart, click OK button to open the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI. ▪▪Default credentials are: ▫▫Username - Change the credentials: ▪▪Create new username and password 10. Click the Install button. 6. Installing RAID Driver New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the MSI Driver Disc. 4. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with the new credentials. 66 AMD RAID Configuration Select...
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... all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply 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 reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. ∙∙Test with another known working graphics card. The USB device is set to JFP1 pin header properly. ∙∙Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is not working ∙...
... all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply 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 reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. ∙∙Test with another known working graphics card. The USB device is set to JFP1 pin header properly. ∙∙Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is not working ∙...