MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX User Manual

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Overview of Components
1
2 10
9
1 DCD 2 SIN
3 SOUT 4 DTR
5 Ground 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 No Pin
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
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
speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.
When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a fan connector in PWM mode, the fan speed
will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise. You can follow the
instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode. However, with auto-
detection mode fan connectors, the system will auto detect the fan mode.
Default DC Mode fan connectors
Default PWM Mode fan connectors
1
CPU_FAN1
1
SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4
1
PUMP_FAN1
1
SYS_FAN1/ SYS_FAN2
PWM Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2 +12V
3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal
DC Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2 Voltage Control
3 Sense 4 NC
Important
y You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS >
HARDWARE MONITOR.
y Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
Pin definition of fan connectors

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