MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI User Manual

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BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal
conditions. You should  to avoid possible system
damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
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Important
 BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the
description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference
only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.
 The pictures in this guide are for reference only .
 The BIOS screens, options and settings will vary depending on your system.
Entering BIOS Setup
Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot
Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.
Function key
F1: General Help list
F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item
F3: Enter Favorites menu
F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu
F5: Enter Memory-Z menu
F6: Load optimized defaults
F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode
F8: Load Overclocking Profile
F9: Save Overclocking Profile
F10: Save Change and Reset*
F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
: Enter Search page
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification
information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
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If you’d like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please refer to http://
download.msi.com/manual/mb/AMDX570BIOS.pdf
or scan the QR code to access.

MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Specifications

General

Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 5 5th Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 5th Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen
Audio chip	Realtek ALC897
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4800, 4866, 5000, 5100 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)	5100 MHz
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	-
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)	1
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Digital audio optical out	5
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8125B
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
DirectX version	12.0
Parallel processing technology support	Crossfire

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	305 mm
Width	244 mm