MSI 7B23 v3.0 Owner's manual

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Motherboards
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Owner's manual

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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI
®
B360M BAZOOKA PLUS motherboard. Check to make
sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing,
contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x2
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
M.2 Screw x1
Case Badge
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Safety Information
Safety Information
y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
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Quick Start
Intel
®
LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
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Quick Start
https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
Installing a Processor
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2
3
6
4
5
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8
9
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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
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1
2
2
3
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Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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2 10
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JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED
HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
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2
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Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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2
3
4
5
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Quick Start
1
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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3
4
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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
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Quick Start
Power On
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Contents
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 ..................................................................................................... 20
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 20
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 25
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 26
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 27
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 28
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 29
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 30
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 30
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 31
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 31
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 32
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 33
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 33
JRGB1: RGB LED Connector ................................................................................ 34
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 35
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 35
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Contents
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 36
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 36
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 37
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 37
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 38
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 40
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 41
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 41
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 47
Security ................................................................................................................. 48
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 49
OC .......................................................................................................................... 50
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 56
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 57
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 58
Software Description ........................................................................................... 59
Installing Windows
®
10 ......................................................................................... 59
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 59
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 59
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 60
LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 61
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 63
GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 67
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 72
DPC LATENCY TUNER .......................................................................................... 74
MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 75
MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY ........................................................................................... 79
SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 83
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 85
GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 86
Nahimic 2.5 ........................................................................................................... 88
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 93
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 93
Installing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ................................................................ 93
Removing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ............................................................... 95
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 96
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 97
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 8th Gen Intel
®
Core™, Pentium
®
Gold and Celeron
®
processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel
®
B360 Chipset
Memory
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
y Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
y Supports Dual-Channel mode
y Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
y Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
y 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4 modes)
y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
y 1x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@60Hz
y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz
Storage
Intel
®
B360 Chipset
y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280
storage devices*
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready**
* M2_1 slot will be unavailable when installing a PCIe device in PCI_E4 slot.
** Before using Intel
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
USB
Intel
®
B360 Chipset
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-C
and 1 Type-A ports on the back panel)
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available through
the internal USB connector
y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
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Specifications
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Audio
y Realtek
®
ALC892 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y Supports S/PDIF output
LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 1x DVI-D port
y 1x DisplayPort port
y 1x HDMI port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
Internal Connectors
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 3x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector
y 1x Thunderbolt add-on card connector
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
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Specifications
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Hardware Monitor
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
y Micro-ATX Form Factor
y 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.3 cm x 24.3 cm)
BIOS Features
y 1x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
Software
y Drivers
y APP MANAGER
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y SMART TOOL
y RAMDISK
y DPC LATENCY TUNER
y FAST BOOT
y X-BOOST
y GAMING APP
y SUPER CHARGER
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y GAMING LAN MANAGER
y Nahimic Audio
y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit
www.msi.com
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Specifications
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Special Features
y Audio
Audio Boost
Nahimic 2.5
Vioce Boost
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
y Storage
Turbo M.2
Intel
®
Optane Memory Ready
y Fan
Smart Fan Control
y LED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension (JRGB)
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
y Protection
PCIe Steel Armor
y Performance
Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
USB with type A+C
INTEL Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2
y Stability
7000+ Quality Test
y VR
VR Ready
y Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
y Certification
GAMING Certified
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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
LPC Bus
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
6 x USB 2.0
PCI-E Bus
PCI Express Bus
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
Audio Jacks
DMI 3.0
B360
CPU
NV6797
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC892
x1
x4
PCI Express Bus
HDMI DP DVI-D
x1
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x16 slot
1 x M.2
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Switch
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Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Status Table
DVI-D
PS/2
LAN
USB 2.0 USB 2.0
DisplayPort
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 3.1 Gen2
Type-C
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
Channel
2 4 6 8
Center/ Subwoofer Out
Rear Speaker Out
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out
Mic In
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