MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX quick start guide

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 1

   DDR4 Memory Graphics Card SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver Chassis Power Supply Unit A Package of Screws Thermal Paste Quick Start…

2. Safety Informationp. 15

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

3. Specificationsp. 16

   CPU Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega…

4. Block Diagramp. 22
5. Rear I/O Panelp. 23

   USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection…

6. Overview of Componentsp. 26
7. BIOS Setupp. 39

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

8. Software Descriptionp. 60

   Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10 disc into…

9. RAID Configurationp. 86

   Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across…

10. Troubleshootingp. 97

    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. 98

    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. 35

    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. 33

    These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

14. DIMM Slotsp. 29
15. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 35
16. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 37

    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…

17. JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connectorp. 36

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

18. JCOM1: Serial Port Connectorp. 36

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

19. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 32
20. JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectorsp. 38

    The JRGB1/2 connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. Important y The JRGB1/ JRGB2 connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED…

21. JTPM1: TPM Module Connectorp. 37

    This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

22. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 34
23. JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectorp. 34
24. M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)p. 31

    2 3 30° Installing M.2 SSD 1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the motherboard. 2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to the appropriate location for your M.2…

25. PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slotsp. 30

    PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16*/ x8**/ x4*** PCI_E2: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 2.0 x4 PCI_E5: PCIe 2.0 x1 Important y If you install a large and heavy…

26. Processor Socketp. 28

    Important y When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture. y…

27. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectorsp. 32

    These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA5 SATA3 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 SATA1 Important y Please do not…