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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI
®
B150M 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
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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
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
Installing a Processor
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
9
5
Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
1
2
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
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
4
5
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
2
3
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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
JPWR1
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
JPWR2
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Quick Start
Power On
1
4
2
3
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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
Realtek HD Audio Manager ............................................................................... 20
Overview of Components ....................................................................................22
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 24
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 25
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots...................................................................... 26
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 26
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ..................................................................................... 27
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 28
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ..................................................................... 29
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 29
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 30
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 30
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .......................................................................... 30
CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Connectors ......................................................... 31
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 32
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...................................................... 32
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .................................................................... 33
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................. 33
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Contents
BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................34
Entering BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 34
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................. 35
Updating BIOS ................................................................................................... 35
System Status Menu ......................................................................................... 36
Advanced Menu ................................................................................................. 37
Overclocking Menu ............................................................................................ 44
M-Flash Menu .................................................................................................... 50
Security Menu .................................................................................................... 51
Boot Menu ......................................................................................................... 53
Save & Exit Menu .............................................................................................. 54
Software Description ............................................................................................55
Installing Windows
®
7/ 8.1/ 10 ........................................................................... 55
Installing Drivers ................................................................................................ 55
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................ 55
COMMAND CENTER ........................................................................................ 56
LIVE UPDATE 6 ................................................................................................ 60
GAMING APP .................................................................................................... 62
M-CLOUD .......................................................................................................... 66
RAMDISK .......................................................................................................... 69
GAMING LAN MANAGER ................................................................................. 70
Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility .............................................................................. 72
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................73
Regulatory Notices ...............................................................................................74
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 6th Gen Intel
®
Core
™
i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel
®
Pentium
®
and Celeron
®
processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel
®
B150 Chipset
Memory
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
Supports DDR4 2133 MHz*
y Dual channel memory architecture
y Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
y Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)**
* Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
** DDR4 2133 MHz and higher memory modules will only run at maximum of
DDR4 2133 MHz on XMP mode due to Intel
®
chipset limitation.
Expansion Slots
y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y 1x HDMI
™
port, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
y 1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Storage
Intel
®
B150 Chipset
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y 1x M.2 slot (Key M)*
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo U.2
Host Card**
* SATA1 port will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA module in M.2
slot.
** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
USB
y Intel
®
B150 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port on the back panel
5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 ports on the
back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connector)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
Audio
y Realtek
®
ALC887 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
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Specifications
Continued from previous page
LAN
1x Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y 1x PS/2 keyboard port
y 1x PS/2 mouse port
y 1x HDMI
™
port
y 1x DVI-D port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 2x USB 2.0 ports
y 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port
y 3x audio jacks
Internal Connectors
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 2x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Serial port connector
y 1x Parallel port connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6793D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
y m-ATX Form Factor
y 9.6 in. x 8.7 in. (24.4 cm x 22.0 cm)
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Specifications
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BIOS Features
y 1x 64 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
Software
y Drivers
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y FAST BOOT
y SUPER CHARGER
y GAMING APP
y M-CLOUD
y DRAGON EYE
y RAMDISK
y Intel
®
Small Business Basics
y GAMING LAN MANAGER
y Open Broadcaster Software
y Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Norton
™
Internet Security Solution
y Google Chrome
™
,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y SteelSeries Engine 3
y CPU-Z
Arsenal GAMING
Features
y GAMING LAN
GAMING Network Manager power by cFos
y GAMING APP
Gaming Hotkey
Gaming Mouse Control
LED Control
y GAMING CERTIFIED
y WTFast GPN*
2-Month Premium License
Multi-Server Network Optimization
Advanced Lag Spike & Disconnect Reduction
* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit
www.msi.com
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Specifications
Continued from previous page
MSI Exclusive
Features
y CLICK BIOS
y MILITARY CLASS 4
Military Class Component
Military Class Stability and Reliability
ESD Protection
EMI Protection
Humidity Protection
Circuit Protection
High Temperature Protection
Steel Armor PCIe Slot
y COMMAND CENTER
System Monitor
Smart Fan Control
y RAMDISK
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y M-CLOUD
y GAMING DNA
y CPU-Z
Specification
Highlights
y DDR4 Boost Support
Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
DDR4 XMP Ready
y PCI Express 3.0 Support
y NVMe / AHCI Driver Support
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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
LPC Bus
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
6 x USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
1 x SATA 6Gb/s
switch
6 x USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
Audio Jacks
DMI 3.0
B150
CPU
NV6793
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC887
x1
x4
PCI Express Bus
HDMI DVI-D
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
1 x M.2
5 x SATA 6Gb/s
x1
RTL8111H LAN
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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
PS/2 Mouse
DVI-D
PS/2 Keyboard
LAN
Line-in
Line-out
Mic in
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 2.0
Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.
Jack Status
Device
Selection
Connector
Strings
Profiles
Main Volume
Application
Enhancement
Advanced
Settings
USB 3.1 Gen1
Type-C
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