MSI MAG B365M Mortar quick start guide

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 1

   Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B365M MORTAR motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.…

2. Specificationsp. 14

   CPU Supports 9th/ 8th Gen Intel® Core™/ Pentium® Gold/ Celeron® processors for LGA 1151 socket Chipset Intel® B365 Chipset Memory y 4x DDR4 memory slots…

3. Block Diagramp. 19
4. Rear I/O Panelp. 20

   Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Green 100 Mbps…

5. Overview of Componentsp. 22
6. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilitiesp. 36

   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…

7. 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…

8. Intel® Optane™ Memory Configurationp. 60

   Intel® Optane™ memory can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. This section describes how to install and remove the Intel® Optane™ memory. System…

9. Troubleshootingp. 63

   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…

10. Regulatory Noticesp. 64

    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…

11. CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectorsp. 29

    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…

12. CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 28

    These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

13. CPU Socketp. 24

    Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard…

14. DIMM Slotsp. 25
15. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 31
16. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 33

    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. 32

    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. 31

    This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket. JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on…

19. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 27
20. JLPT1: Parallel Port Connectorp. 31

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

21. JRAINBOW1: Addressable RGB LED connectorsp. 35

    The JRAINBOW connector allows you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. 1 1 +5V 2 Data 3 No Pin 4 Ground 1 D +5V JRAINBOW…

22. JRGB1: RGB LED connectorp. 34
23. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 30
24. JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectorp. 30

    This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid…

25. M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)p. 26

    Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

26. PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slotsp. 26

    Important y If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to…

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

    These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. Important y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree…