MSI B360M MORTAR TITANIUM Owner's manual

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Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI

®

B360M MORTAR TITANIUM 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 x2

Case Badge

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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

1

2

3

6

4

5

7

8

9

5

Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMA1

1

2

3

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Quick Start

Connecting the Front Panel Header

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

1

2 10

9

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

RESET SW

JFP1

HDD LED

HDD LED -

HDD LED +

POWER LED -

POWER LED +

POWER LED

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Quick Start

Installing the Motherboard

1

2

8

Quick Start

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

1

2

3

4

5

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Quick Start

1

Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

2

3

4

5

6

10

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

1

4

2

3

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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 .................................................................................................... 20

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21

LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21

Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21

Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 22

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24

CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 27

PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 28

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 29

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 30

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 31

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 31

JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 32

JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 32

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 33

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 34

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 34

JRGB1: RGB LED Connector ................................................................................ 35

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 35

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 36

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 36

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Contents

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 37

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 38

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 38

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 39

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 39

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 40

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 42

SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 43

Advanced ............................................................................................................... 43

Boot ....................................................................................................................... 49

Security ................................................................................................................. 50

Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 51

OC .......................................................................................................................... 52

M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 58

OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 59

HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 60

Software Description ........................................................................................... 61

Installing Windows

®

10 ......................................................................................... 61

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 61

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 61

APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 62

LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 63

COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 65

GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 69

X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 74

DPC LATENCY TUNER .......................................................................................... 76

MYSTIC LIGHT ....................................................................................................... 77

MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY ........................................................................................... 81

SMART TOOL ......................................................................................................... 85

RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 87

GAMING LAN MANAGER ...................................................................................... 88

Intel

®

Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 90

System Requirements ......................................................................................... 90

Installing the Intel

®

Optane™ memory ................................................................ 90

Removing the Intel

®

Optane™ memory ............................................................... 92

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 93

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 94

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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 2x M.2 slots (Key M)

 M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/

2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices*

 M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280

storage devices**

 Intel

®

Optane™ Memory Ready***

* SATA2 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M2_1 slot.

** M2_2 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.

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Speciﬁcations

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USB

Intel

®

B360 Chipset

y 3x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-C

and 1 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal

connector)

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)

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

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Speciﬁcations

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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 Gen2 Type-C port

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

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

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Speciﬁcations

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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 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

Special Features

y Audio

 Audio Boost

 Voice Boost

y Network

 GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager

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Speciﬁcations

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Special Features

y Storage

 Twin 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

LPC Bus

3 x USB 3.1 Gen2

2 Channel DDR4 Memory

2 x USB 3.1 Gen1

1 x M.2

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

Switch

x1

PCIe x1 slot

PCIe x16 slot

1 x M.2

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

Switch

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