MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC User Manual

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Software Description
COMMAND CENTER
COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI,
helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help
of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring
process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER
can be a server for mobile remote control application.
Feature Menu
CPU TemperatureSystem Information
Feature Title
Feature
Control Panel
Previous
Feature
Next Feature
Profile
Buttons
Option Buttons
Page Indicator
Resize Corner
Profile Buttons
y Default - load the default values for the current feature.
y Apply - apply your changes.
y Save - store values in the file with individual file extension.
y Load - load the values from the file.
Important
Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the
factory default. If you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by
clicking the Load and Apply buttons.
CPU Frequency
CPU Frequency control panel allows you to change
CPU Ratio and Base clock. You can see the current
frequency of each CPU core on the top of the panel.

MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC Specifications

General

Form Factor	Mini-ITX
Chipset	AMD B450
Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	32 GB
Audio	Realtek ALC887
PCIe x16 Slots	1
SATA Ports	4
M.2 Slots	1
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Memory Speed	DDR4 3466+(OC) MHz
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Networking	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components required for motherboard installation.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On Procedure

Safety Information

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

Processor Socket

AM4 CPU Introduction

DIMM Slots

Memory Module Installation

Provides recommendations for installing memory modules.

PCIe Expansion Slot

SATA Connectors

M.2 Slot Installation

Front Panel Connectors

Power Connectors

Fan Connectors

Clear CMOS Jumper

Resetting BIOS Defaults

Procedure for clearing CMOS to reset BIOS settings.

EZ Debug LED

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup menu.

EZ Mode Overview

Advanced Mode Overview

Introduction to the advanced BIOS interface and its main sections.

System Settings Configuration

Power Management Settings

Configuration options for system power management and OS behavior.

Boot and Security Settings

Settings related to system boot order and security features.

Overclocking (OC)

Settings for CPU and memory overclocking.

BIOS Update Utility (M-FLASH)

Procedure for updating the system BIOS using M-FLASH.

Hardware Monitor

Software Description

System Installation and Utilities

Guides for installing Windows, drivers, and system utilities.

System Monitoring Tools

GAMING APP

X-BOOST System Performance

X-BOOST Advance Features

MYSTIC LIGHT

SMART TOOL

Creating Windows Installation Media

SUPER RAID Utility

RAID Configuration

RAID Disk Management

Procedures for initializing, creating, deleting, and swapping RAID arrays.

Troubleshooting