MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX User Manual

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Contents
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 HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 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 TOMAHAWK MAX Specifications

General

Form Factor	atx
Chipset	amd b450
Processor Socket	socket am4
Processor Compatibility	amd ryzen 3 2000 series, amd ryzen 5 2000 series, amd ryzen 7 2000 series, amd ryzen 3 3000 series, amd ryzen 5 3000 series, amd ryzen 7 3000 series, amd ryzen 3 4000 series, amd ryzen 5 4000 series, amd ryzen 7 4000 series, amd ryzen 7
Maximum Memory	64 gigabytes
Power Connector	24-pin main power connector, 8-pin atx12v connector
PCI Bus Slots	5
Memory Slots	4

Weight and Dimensions

Width	12 inches