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USER MANUAL B250M PROVDH MSI

PRO-VDH motherboard. This User Guide gives information about board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software installation.2 Safety Information Safety Information y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard. y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed. y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user. y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. y Keep this user guide for future reference. y Keep this motherboard away from humidity. y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted. y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: Liquid has penetrated into the computer. The motherboard has been exposed to moisture. The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user guide. The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage. y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.3 Safety Information Specifications Specifications CPU Supports 6th/ 7th Gen Intel

i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel

4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB

7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz*

6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz*

Dual channel memory architecture

• Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ** DDR4 memory modules can only run at maximum of 2400 MHz for 7th Gen processors and 2133 MHz for 6th Gen processors on XMP mode. Expansion Slots y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Onboard Graphics y 1x HDMI

port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz y 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz y 1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz Storage Intel

Optane™ Memory Ready y H270 supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices USB Intel

H270/ B250 Chipset y 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (3 Type-A & 1 Type-C ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector) y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connector) Audio y Realtek

1. Click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager > Advanced Settings to open the dialog

2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.

3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into

a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.7 Rear I/O Panel Overview of Components Overview of Components CPU_FAN1 CPU Socket PCI_E1 SYS_FAN1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 M2_1 JCI1 JTPM1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMM LEDs SYS_FAN2 JUSB1 JBAT1 JLED1 JFP1 JFP2 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 EZ Debug LED SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6JUSB2 JUSB3 JLPT1 JCOM1 JAUD1 JTBT1* SATA▼1▲2

• JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card.8 Rear I/O Panel CPU Socket Please install the CPU into the CPU socket as shown below. Important

Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU.

Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.

Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.

Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.

If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

Rear I/O Panel Rear I/O Panel DIMM Slots Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below. Important

To boot up the system successfully, always insert the memory module into DIMMA2 first.

Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

Rear I/O Panel SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.SATA1SATA2SATA3SATA5SATA4SATA6 Important yPlease do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ySATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

JFP2 1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +HDD LED RESET SW HDD LEDHDD LED -HDD LED +POWER LED -POWER LED +POWER LED JFP111 Rear I/O Panel Rear I/O Panel M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below. ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

CPU_PWR1 1 Ground 5 +12V 2 Ground 6 +12V 3 Ground 7 +12V 4 Ground 8 +12V Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM. 30°12 Rear I/O Panel JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

3 USB3_RX_DP 13 Ground 4 Ground 14 USB3_TX_C_DP 5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 USB3_TX_C_DN 6 USB3_TX_C_DP 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 USB3_RX_DP

8 USB2.0- 18 USB3_RX_DN

9 USB2.0+ 19 Power 10 NC 20 No Pin Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI

SUPER CHARGER utility.13 Rear I/O Panel Rear I/O Panel CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and 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. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be noisy.

SYS_FAN2 1 Ground 2 Voltage Control 3 Sense 4 NC PWM Mode fan connector DC Mode fan connector Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR. Select PWM mode or DC mode Important Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode. There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.14 Rear I/O Panel JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the

2. Close the chassis cover.

3. Go to BIOS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration.

4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled.

5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.

6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on

screen when the computer is turned on. Resetting the chassis intrusion warning

3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.15

Rear I/O Panel Rear I/O Panel JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allow you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

10 Ground 11 PRND4 12 Ground 13 PRND5 14 Ground 15 PRND6 16 Ground 17 PRND7 18 Ground 19 ACK# 20 Ground 21 BUSY 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SLCT 26 No Pin JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.16 Rear I/O Panel JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to default values

1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord

2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds.

3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1.

4. Plug the power cord and power on the computer.

JLED1: RGB LED connector These connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips. Important

This connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming.

Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.

Please use the LED Effect of GAMING APP to adjust, calibrate and control the LED light, refer to the Software section for details.

JLED1Extension cable5050 LED strip

1 +12V 2 G 3 R 4 B17 Rear I/O Panel Rear I/O Panel Onboard LEDs DIMM LEDs - indicate the memory modules are installed. PCIe x16 slot LED - indicates the PCIe x16 slots status. [Red] - x16 mode. [White] - X8, X4, X1 mode. EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates booting device is not detected or fail.18 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS. Important BIOS items are continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description. The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Entering BIOS Setup Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup. y 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. y Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.Click on GO2BIOS Function key Key Function Key FunctionF1 General Help F2 Add/ Remove a favorite item F3 Enter Favorites menu F4 Enter CPU Specifications menuF5 Enter Memory-Z menu F6 Load optimized defaults Switch between Advanced mode and EZ modeF8 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).* When you press F10, a confirmation window which provides the modification information appears. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.19 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: y Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. y Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. Important Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS:

1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.

2. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

3. Go to BIOS > M-FLASH > Select one file to update BIOS and ME, select a BIOS file

to perform the BIOS update process.

4. After the flashing process is 100% complete, the system will reboot.

Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6 Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS:

4. Select the MB BIOS and click on

icon to download and install the latest BIOS file.

5. Click Next and choose In Windows mode. And then click Next and Start to start

6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart

1. Power on the computer.

7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive. Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows

7 installation process, USB optical drives and USB pen drives are not supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows

3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

4. For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu

Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation and set the item to enabled, save changes and restart. Note: It is suggested to plug in your USB Keyboard/USB Mouse to the leftmost USB port when installing Windows 7.

5. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot

6. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.

7. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows

1. Start up your computer in Windows

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary

5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will

prompt you to restart.

6. Click OK button to finish.

7. Restart your computer.

Installing Utilities Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

2. The installer will automatically appear.

3. Click Utilities tab.

4. Select the utilities you want to install.

5. Click Install button.

6. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will

prompt you to restart.

7. Click OK button to finish.

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<變數 1> Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR

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• 印刷电路板组件: 包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件。 ** 电池本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 ■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。 ■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 Environmental Policy y The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life. y Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi. com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products. Copyright Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved. The material in this document is the intellectual property of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com y Register your product at: http://register. msi.com Trademark Recognition All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Revision History Version 2.0, 2016/10, First release.