MSI B350M BAZOOKA User Manual

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BIOS Setup
EZ Mode
At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the
basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced
Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key.
A-XMP switch
Information
display
System
information
Boot device
priority bar
Function
buttons
Language
GAME BOOST
switch
Search
Screenshot
Setup Mode switch
M-Flash
Hardware
Monitor
Favorites
y GAME BOOST switch - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for OC.
Important
Please don’t make any changes in OC menu and don’t load defaults to keep the
optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function.
y A-XMP switch (optional) - click on the inner circle to enable/ disable the A-XMP.
Switch the outer circle to select the memory profile if any. This switch will only be
available if the installed memory modules support this function.
y Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode
and EZ mode.
y Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB
flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
y Search - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys and the search page will show. It allows
you to search by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the item listing. Move
the mouse over a blank space and right click the mouse to exit search page.
Important
In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available.
y Language - allows you to select the language of BIOS setup.
y System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU
type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date.
y Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority.
The boot priority from high to low is left to right.

MSI B350M BAZOOKA Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD B350
Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	64 GB
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Memory Speed	DDR4 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
Storage Interface	1 x M.2
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC892 Codec
Video Outputs	DVI-D, HDMI

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components required for system assembly.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

Specifications

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)

Installing M.2 module

Step-by-step instructions for installing an M.2 storage device.

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed

How to switch between PWM/DC fan modes and adjust fan speed in BIOS.

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

EZ Debug LEDs

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Method to access the BIOS setup utility during system startup.

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

EZ Mode

EZ Mode Interface Overview

Details the various interactive elements and information displays within EZ Mode.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Mode Interface Overview

Describes the layout and key features of the Advanced BIOS mode.

BIOS Menu Selection

Lists and explains the main BIOS menu categories in Advanced Mode.

SETTINGS

PCI Subsystem Settings

Configures PCI and PCIe interface protocols and latency timers.

OC

CPU Frequency

Option to adjust the CPU's operating frequency for performance tuning.

Core Performance Boost

Manages the CPU's automatic performance boost features.

DRAM Frequency

Option to set and adjust the memory module's operating frequency.

Advanced DRAM Configuration

Provides detailed settings for memory timing and advanced configurations.

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

OC Profile Management

Manages overclocking profiles, including saving, loading, and naming.

OC Profile Load/Save from USB/ROM

Options to load or save overclocking profiles from/to USB drives or BIOS ROM.

HARDWARE MONITOR

Temperature & Speed Monitoring

Displays current system temperatures and fan speeds.

Fan Manage

Controls fan operation modes (PWM/DC) and fan speed adjustments.

Software Description

Installing Windows

Guide for installing Windows 7 or Windows 10 operating systems.

Installing Drivers

Steps to install essential motherboard drivers from the provided disc.

Installing Utilities

LIVE UPDATE 6

Live Update Tab Functions

Updating The System

COMMAND CENTER

CPU Frequency Control

GAME BOOST

GAMING APP

Control Mode Buttons

Gaming Function Buttons

Peripheral Device Function Buttons

LED

Gaming Hotkey

Macro Genie Function

Mouse Master

Macro Functionality

DPI Settings and Hotkeys

RAMDISK

Creating a RAM Disk

RAMDISK Settings and Options

RAMDISK Backup and Management

X-BOOST

Easy Mode Operations

Performance Information and Settings

MSI SMART TOOL

WIN7 SMART TOOL

Utility to create a Windows 7/10 installation USB drive with drivers.

Super RAID

GAMING LAN MANAGER

Application and Performance Monitoring

Network Test and Advanced Settings

Configuring Bandwidth

DRAGON EYE

Hotkey Functionality

SteelSeries Engine 3

Application Configuration and Device Settings

CPU-Z Utility

CPU, Caches, and Mainboard Information

Memory, SPD, and Graphics Information

Troubleshooting

Power Issues

Addresses problems related to the system not powering on or displaying a signal.

Boot and Connectivity Problems

Covers issues with booting after BIOS updates, audio, network, and USB device functionality.