MSI B250 PC MATE User Manual

MSI B250 PC MATE Manual

MSI B250 PC MATE manual content summary:

  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 1
    you for buying the MSI® Z270 PC MATE/ H270 PC MATE/ B250 PC MATE motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 2
    Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: ƒ Liquid has penetrated into the computer. or you can not get it work according to user guide. ƒ The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. ƒ
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 3
    Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1151 CPU CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Chassis Power Supply Unit SATA DVD Drive SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card Phillips Screwdriver A Package of Screws Quick Start 3
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 4
    Installing a Processor http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI 2 1 3 7 4 5 9 6 8 4 Quick Start
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 5
    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs 1 2 3 1 2 3 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Quick Start 5
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 6
    Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI POPWOEWRELREHLDD-EDDL+ED RESET SW POWER SW HDD LED RESET SW 1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED + 2 10 3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED - 1 9 JFP1 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power Switch Power Switch No Pin JFP1 6
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 7
    Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 8
    Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 2 1 3 5 4 8 Quick Start
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 9
    Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 3 2 5 4 6 Quick Start 9
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 10
    Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Quick Start
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 11
    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start 11
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 12
    Power On 2 1 3 4 12 Quick Start
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 13
    Table 20 Block Diagram ...21 Rear I/O Panel ...22 LAN Port LED Status Table 22 Realtek HD Audio Manager 22 Overview of Components 24 CPU Socket ...26 DIMM Slots...27 PCI_E1~5, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots 28 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 29 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 30 JFP1, JFP2
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 14
    Save & Exit...53 OC...54 M-FLASH ...60 OC PROFILE ...61 HARDWARE MONITOR 62 Software Description 63 Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 63 Installing Drivers 63 Installing Utilities 63 COMMAND CENTER 64 LIVE UPDATE 6...68 RAMDISK...70 NETWORK MANAGER 71 RAID Configuration (optional 73 Using Intel
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 15
    DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz* ƒ H270/ B250 chipset + 6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz* y Dual channel memory architecture y Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. y 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 mode)* y 3x PCIe
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 16
    USB Audio LAN Continued from previous page Intel® Z270/ H270/ B250 Chipset y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y 2x M.2 slots (Key M) ƒ Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s ƒ Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card** ƒ M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices ƒ M2_2 slot
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 17
    audio jacks y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 2x/ 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 4/ 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (optional) y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 1x 4-pin
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 18
    64 Mb flash (optional) y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language y Drivers y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y FAST BOOT y SUPER CHARGER y MYSTIC LIGHT y RAMDISK y X-BOOST y MSI SMART TOOL y NETWORK MANAGER y Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 19
    Shielding ƒ High Quality Audio Capacitors ƒ De-pop audio circuit y DDR4 Boost Support ƒ Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support ƒ Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design ƒ DDR4 XMP Ready y PCI Express 3.0 Support ƒ 2-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support y USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready ƒ USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gb/s) Type-A Ready ƒ USB 3.1 Gen2
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 20
    Specification Comparison Table Z270 PC MATE H270 PC MATE B250 PC MATE Chipest Z270 H270 7th Gen processors support DDR4 frequency (MHz) 3800(OC), 3600(OC), 3200(OC), 3000(OC), 2800(OC), 2600(OC), 2400, 2133 2400, 2133 B250 2400, 2133 6th Gen processors support DDR4 frequency (MHz) 3600(OC
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 21
    Block Diagram HDMI VGA DVI-D CPU Dual Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus Switch M.2 Switch SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen1 USB 2.0 PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 Z270/ H270/ B250 PCI-E Bus x1 PCIe x1 slot Switch x1 PCIe x1 slot x1 PCIe x1 slot Switch PCI slot LPC Bus x2 ASMEDIA ASM2142 2 x USB 3.1
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 22
    LED Status Off Green Orange Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Realtek HD Audio Manager After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch. Device Selection Advanced
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 23
    y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default. y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. y Main
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 24
    Overview of Components CPU Socket DIMMA1 SYS_FAN4 DIMMA2 CPU_FAN1 DIMMB1 CPU_PWR1 DIMMB2 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 EZ Debug LED ATX_PWR1 M2_1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 JBAT1 PCI_E3 JCI1 PCI_E4 M2_2 PCI_E5 JTPM1
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 25
    Component Contents Port Name CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 JAUD1 JBAT1 JCI1 JCOM1 JFP1, JFP2 JLPT1 JTPM1 JUSB1~2 JUSB3, JUSB4(optional) M2_1~2 PCI_E1~5, PCI1 SATA1~6 Port Type Fan Connectors Power Connectors Front Audio Connector Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper Chassis Intrusion
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 26
    Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Important y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 27
    the marked or at a higher frequency. y It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. y The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. Overview of Components 27
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 28
    in the PCI_E3/ PCI1 slot. y If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 29
    M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) Important Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM. M2_1 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. M2_2 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 module 1. Remove the screw from
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 30
    SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA3 SATA4 SATA6 SATA5 SATA2 SATA1 Important y The SATA1/ SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2_1/ M.2_2 slot. y
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 31
    M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs 2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs SATA6 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA3 SATA2 SATA5 SATA4 SATA1 PCIe PCIe 1xM.2 SATA SSD + 1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 5xSATA HDDs SATA SATA 1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs SATA6 SATA3 SATA2
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 32
    Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground Res +5V +5V +5V Ground Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 33
    pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. y In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility. JUSB3, JUSB4(optional): USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. 10
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 34
    and that's different for H270 PC MATE and B250 PC MATE) Select PWM mode or DC mode There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature. Important Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode. 34 Overview of Components
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 35
    JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. 2 10 1 9 1 MIC L 2 Ground 3 MIC R 4 NC 5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 36
    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. 2 14 1 13 1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power 3 LPC Reset 4 3.3V Power 5 LPC address & data pin0 6 Serial IRQ 7 LPC address &
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 37
    21 BUSY 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SLCT 26 No Pin EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug 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 the
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 38
    BIOS 5 and CLICK BIOS. However, BIOS functions are the same. In this chapter we will use CLICK BIOS 5 to describe BIOS functions. CLICK BIOS 5 Z270 PC MATE provides CLICK BIOS 5 interface shown below. CLICK BIOS H270 PC MATE and B250 PC MATE provide CLICK BIOS interface shown below. 38 BIOS Setup
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 39
    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 / Remove a favorite item F3 Enter Favorites menu F4 Enter CPU Specifications menu F5 Enter Memory-Z menu F6 F7 Switch between
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 40
    might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: y Go Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the Internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select Manual scan. 3. Check MB
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 41
    the X.M.P. profile. This switch will only be available if the X.M.P. supported memory module is installed. y Setup Mode switch - press this tab BIOS setup. y System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date.
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 42
    Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review RAID driver may be required and you can find the RAID driver in MSI Driver Disc. y You can use MSI SMART the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage. y Favorites
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 43
    Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch OC GENIE 4 switch Screenshot Search Language System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 44
    re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. f System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). f DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 45
    Decoding [Disabled] Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu. fPower LED [Blinking] Sets
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 46
    RAID volume. fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports. fHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 47
    device is connected and enable the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. fParallel (LPT) Port Configuration Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 48
    the system power consumption according to EuP2013 regulation. [Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. fRestore after AC Power Loss [Power Off] Sets
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 49
    Disables MSI Fast Boot. Important When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use MSI FAST be loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled. [Standard] The system will automatically user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. fKey Management Manages
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 50
    -E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 51
    Hot Key. f Intel ( R ) Ethernet Connection 1219-V -(MAC Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. Boot Sets the sequence of by BIOS when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 52
    disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. f Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. fSecurity Device Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. f Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 53
    Save & Exit f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. f Save Changes Save current changes. f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. f Restore Defaults Restore or load all
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 54
    OC Important y Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. y Overclocking is for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed. [All Core] Activate the CPU Ratio field. All CPU cores will run the same CPU ratio that be set in CPU
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 55
    [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 56
    when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed. f DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It improve memory compatibility or
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 57
    If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. f PCH Voltages control [Auto] (optional) These options allows you to set the instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 58
    . [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. fIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 59
    or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item is for Normal mode and appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed. [Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically over specification when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 60
    M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 61
    OC PROFILE f Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press to enter the submenu. fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 62
    fan target values for Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan can control the fan speed automatically depending on the CPU temperature to keep it with in a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches to the target value, the Smart Fan function will be activated. Important y The changing will achieve
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 63
    process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows® 7. 3. Press the Restart button instructions on the screen to install Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. Installing Drivers 1. Start up your computer in Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10. 2. Insert MSI® Driver
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 64
    CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status can be a server for mobile remote control application. System Information CPU Temperature Feature Menu Feature Title Profile Buttons Feature Control Panel Previous
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 65
    fan control panel in new window. y Fan Tune Button - to automatically optimize the smart fan setting. Manual Mode CPU Voltage CPU Voltage control panel allows you to control the CPU voltage. Smart Mode DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage y DRAM Frequency - Shows the DRAM clock, ratio and frequency
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 66
    - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. y Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. y Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed. y DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 67
    the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel. y To start remote control: (optional) 1. Download and install MSI® COMMAND MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and OC functions are working properly. Option Buttons - Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 68
    LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don't need to search the drivers on websites, and don't need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 will download the
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 69
    the Live Update tab. 2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 70
    RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions. Setting Backup Management Option Apply Button y Setting - specify Letter, - set the path to the image file. ƒ Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files. ƒ Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 71
    the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider. Software Description 71
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 72
    Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Download speed, please follow the steps below: 1 1. Click the Network Test block in NETWORK MANAGER. 3 4 2 2. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed. 3.
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 73
    RAID Configuration (optional) Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 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 provides data redundancy by mirroring data
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 74
    Creating s RAID Volume 1. Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen appears. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Sync : Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N / A XXX.X GB N / A Create Volume [ HELP ] RAID 1 : Mirrors data (
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 75
    Removing a RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the IRST Option ROM, your system will become unbootable. Select option Delete RAID Volume
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 76
    Important y You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. y Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk. Recovery Volume Options Select option
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 77
    Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select Rebuild to this Disk. The Rebuild Wizard will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive. RAID Configuration (optional) 77
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 78
    Switch to Advanced Mode by pressing F7 key. 3. Go to Settings > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration. 4. Set Windows 8.1/10 WHQL Support to Enabled. 5. Go to Settings > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals. Setting\Advanced\Integrated Peripherals SATA Configuration SATA Mode M2_1 Pcie Storage Remapping
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 79
    Removing a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Volume Here you can delete the M.2 PCIe SSD RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on M.2 PCIe SSDs will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to M.2 PCIe SSD RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the UEFI BIOS, your system will become unbootable. To
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 80
    troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is not on. y Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. y Check if all ATX USB device is not working y Make sure your USB drive driver has been installed. y Verify if USB device is listed in
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 81
    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 82
    équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie matériels dans les points de collecte. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 83
    Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách. MAGYAR Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002
  • MSI B250 PC MATE | User Manual - Page 84
    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
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Thank you for buying the MSI
®
Z270 PC MATE/ H270 PC MATE/ B250 PC MATE
motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items.
If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
SATA Cable x2
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