MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK User Manual

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AMD RAID Configuration
AMD RAID Configuration
The following are the RAID levels supported by RAIDXpert2.
RAID 0 (Striping) breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard
drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels
greatly improves I/O performance.
RAID 1 (Mirroring) provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard
drives and provides enhanced read performance.
RAID 10 (Striped RAID1 Sets) uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0
and 1 by forming a RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.
Volume (JBOD) provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several
disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks. Useful in
scavenging space on disks unused by other disks in the array. Does not
provide performance benefits or data redundancy.
RAIDABLE (also known as RAID Ready) allows the user to add more storage space or
create a redundant array after a system is installed.
RAID level comparison
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Minimum # drives 2 2 4
Data protection None Excellent Excellent
Read performance Excellent OK OK
Write performance Excellent Good Good
Capacity utilization 100% 50% 50%
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Important
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the
illustrations in this appendix.
Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility
To enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu
1. Power on and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu.
2. Press F7 to switch to Advanced mode from EZ mode.
3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode and
change setting to RAID Mode.
4. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > BIOS UEFI/
CSM Mode and change setting to UEFI.
5. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to
enter BIOS Setup menu.
6. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-
menu.

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