MSI B450 GAMING PLUS User Manual (English)

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Contents

Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1

Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1

Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 2

Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4

Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 5

Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 6

Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 7

Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 8

Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 9

Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 10

Power On............................................................................................................... 11

Safety Information ............................................................................................... 15

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16

Package contents ................................................................................................ 20

Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22

LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22

Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22

Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 23

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25

Processor Socket .................................................................................................. 27

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 30

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 31

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 31

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 32

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 32

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 33

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 33

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 34

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 34

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 35

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 35

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 36

MSI B450 GAMING PLUS User Manual