MSI B350 TOMAHAWK user manual

Contents

1. Unpackingp. 1

   Thank you for buying the MSI® B350 TOMAHAWK motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact…

2. Safety Informationp. 2

   y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure…

3. Quick Startp. 3

   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…

4. Specificationsp. 15

   CPU Supports AMD® RYZEN series processors and 7th Gen A-series/ Athlon™ processors for Socket AM4 Chipset AMD® B350 Chipset Memory y 4x DDR4 memory slots…

5. Block Diagramp. 19
6. Rear I/O Panelp. 20

   USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection…

7. Overview of Componentsp. 23
8. BIOS Setupp. 37

   The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible…

9. Software Descriptionp. 55

   Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 7 64-bit/ Windows®10 64-bit 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert…

10. Troubleshootingp. 86

    Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is…

11. Regulatory Noticesp. 87

    FCC Compliance Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC…

12. CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectorsp. 32

    Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with…

13. CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 30

    These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to…

14. CPU Socketp. 25

    Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow…

15. DIMM Slotsp. 26
16. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 29
17. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 36

    There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the…

18. JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connectorp. 33

    This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector…

19. JCOM1: Serial Port Connectorp. 34

    This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

20. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 34
21. JLED1: RGB LED strip connectorp. 35

    This connector allows you to connect the extended 5050 RGB LED strips. Important y This connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the…

22. JLPT1: Parallel Port Connectorp. 33

    This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.

23. JTPM1: TPM Module Connectorp. 34

    This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel…

24. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 31
25. JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectorsp. 31
26. M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)p. 28

    Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 module 1 2 3 30° 3. Tighten the base screw…

27. PCI_E1~4, PCI1~2: PCIe & PCI Expansion Slotsp. 27

    PCI_E1: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (RYZEN Series processors) PCIe 3.0 x8 (7th Gen A-series/ Athlon™ processors) PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 2.0 x4…

28. SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectorsp. 29

    These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 Important y Please do not fold the SATA…