MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG B550 TOMAHAWK motherboard. This Quick
Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.
Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to
watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the
URL by scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD
®
AM4 CPU

MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK Specifications

General

Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111H, Realtek RTL8125B
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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	1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4733, 5100 MHz
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1200
Component for	PC
Product color	Black
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Number of mounting holes	9
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	16000 MB
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
Number of SATA III connectors	6
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Cables included	SATA
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight	1000 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	86 mm