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- MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 1
Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B450-A PRO MAX 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 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 2
Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc 1 3 2 5 4 6 2 Quick Start 8 9 7 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 3
Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink. 1 2 3 Quick Start 3 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 4
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs 1 2 3 1 2 3 DIMMA2 4 Quick Start DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI POPWOEWRELREHLDD-EDDL+ED RESET SW POWER SW Power LED Power Switch - -+ -- ++ JFP1 2 1 + 10 9 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch 1 HDD LED + 2 3 HDD - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 6
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 6 Quick Start BAT1 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 7
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 2 1 3 5 4 Quick Start 7 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 8
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 3 2 5 8 Quick Start 4 6 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices gPraropcheicsssor with integrated Quick Start 9 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 10
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 10 Quick Start - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 11
Power On 2 1 3 4 Quick Start 11 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 12
Slots 29 M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M 30 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 31 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 31 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors 32 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector 32 JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors 33 JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector 33 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 13
(Reset BIOS) Jumper 36 JRGB1: RGB LED connector 37 EZ Debug LEDs ...37 BIOS Setup ...38 Entering BIOS Setup 38 Resetting BIOS...39 Updating BIOS...39 Software Description 60 Installing Windows® 10 60 Installing Drivers 60 Installing Utilities 60 APP MANAGER ...61 LIVE UPDATE 6...62 COMMAND - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 14
Change the Controller Options 88 Booting the system from an array 88 Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages 88 Change the Staggered Spinup Count 89 Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID 90 Installing RAID Driver 91 Troubleshooting 92 Regulatory Notices 93 14 Contents - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 15
Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer outlet before installing or removing any computer component. y Keep this user guide for future the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: ƒ Liquid has penetrated into the computer. - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 16
x8 mode ƒ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics support x4 mode y 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 mode)* y 4x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots* * PCI_E4 will run x1 speed when installing devices in PCI_E2/ PCI_E3/ PCI_E5 slot. y 1x VGA port, support a maximum resolution of 2048x1280 @60Hz,1920x1200 @60Hz - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 17
* SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M.2 slot. AMD® B450 Chipset y Supports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices y AMD® B450 Chipset ƒ 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A ports on the back panel ƒ 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 18
1x USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors (support additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 1x 4-pin water-pump-fan connector y 4x 4-pin system fan connectors y 1x TPM module connector y 1x Front panel audio connector y 2x System panel connectors y 1x Serial port connector y 1x Parallel port - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 19
cm) y 1x 256 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language y Drivers y APP MANAGER y SUPER CHARGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y SMART TOOL y RAMDISK y X-BOOST y MYSTIC LIGHT y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y Google - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 20
Steel Slot y Performance ƒ Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology ƒ DDR4 Boost ƒ AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 ƒ CORE Boost y VR ƒ VR Ready y BIOS ƒ Click BIOS 5 Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: y Motherboard y Driver DVD y Quick Installation Guide y Case - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 21
Block Diagram HDMI VGA DVI-D PCI Express Bus NV6797 Super I/O PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard 1 x M.2 Switch 2x SATA 6Gb/s 4x SATA 6Gb/s 2 Channel DDR4 Memory CPU 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 PCI Express Bus CHIPSET Realtek ALC892 Audio Jacks Switch PCIe x1 PCIe x1 PCIe x1 PCIe x4 PCIe x1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 6 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 22
Panel Flash BIOS Port PS/2 VGA USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A LAN Audio Ports USB 2.0 Type-A Flash BIOS Button DVI-D USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A y Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 40 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Channel 2468 Line-In Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/ - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 24
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Front Center/ Subwoofer Rear Side 24 Rear I/O Panel - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 25
Overview of Components PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 JBAT1 PCI_E6 JAUD1 Processor Socket DIMMA1 SYS_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 JRGB1 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 JLPT1 JCOM1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 SYS_FAN2 JTPM1 BAT1 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN4 M2_1 SATA▼5▲6 SATA▼3▲4 SATA2 SATA1 JCI1 JFP2 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 26
DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2 DIMM Slots 28 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 32 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 36 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 35 JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 34 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 31 JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 36 JRGB1 RGB LED connectors 37 JTPM1 TPM Module - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 27
Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot. 53.43 mm Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of about installation. y This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 28
compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. y Due to AM4 processor/memory controller official specification limitation, the frequency of memory modules may operate lower than the marked value under the default state. Please refer www.msi.com for - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 29
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 slot is recommended. y When adding or removing expansion cards - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 30
video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 SSD 1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the motherboard. 2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to the appropriate location for your M.2 SSD. 3. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 4. Secure - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 31
space saving purposes. y SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M.2 slot. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. Power LED Power Switch - -+ -- ++ JFP1 2 1 + 10 9 Reserved HDD LED Reset - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 32
to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 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 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 33
y In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility. JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen1 ports on the front panel. 1 10 20 11 1 Power 11 2 USB3_RX_DN 12 3 USB3_RX_DP 13 4 Ground 14 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 34
can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode. However, with autodetection mode fan connectors, the system will auto detect the fan mode. Default PWM Mode fan connectors 1 1 CPU_FAN1 PUMP_FAN1 Default DC Mode fan connectors 1 1 SYS_FAN1/ SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 35
is turned on. Resetting the chassis intrusion warning 1. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Set Chassis Yes. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 36
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket. 2 26 1 25 the jumper 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 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 37
y The JRGB1 connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. y Please use MSI's software to - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 38
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 F8: Load Overclocking Profile F9: Save Overclocking Profile F10: - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 39
, the system will reboot automatically. 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: 1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select BIOS Update. 3. Click on Scan button. 4. Click - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 40
flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS Button. 1. Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are necessary but power supply.) 2. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on rear I/O panel. 3. Press the Flash BIOS Button to - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 41
profile if any. This switch will only be available if the installed processor and memory modules support XMP function. y Setup Mode switch - press this tab or +F keys and the search page will show. It allows you to search by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the item listing. Move the - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 42
support and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button. y M-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. y Hardware Monitor - click on this button to display the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 43
- provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ƒ OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles. ƒ HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system. ƒ BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this motherboard. y Menu - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 44
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). f DMI Information Shows - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 45
Disables this function. fPCIe SlotX Lanes Configuration PCIe lanes configuration is for MSI M.2 Xpander / MSI M.2 Xpander-Z / Other M.2 PCIe storage card. The options in this item will vary with the installed processor. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 46
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 Device. fIntegrated Graphics [Auto] (optional) If set to Force, BIOS will enable the integrated graphics controller. fUMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 47
Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. fDevice Mode [STD Printer Mode] Selects an operating Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [ - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 48
Support [Disabled] Enables the supports for Windows 10 or disables for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed the sub-menu. fWake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, set wake up - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 49
[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 ] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages. BIOS Setup 49 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 50
depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled. [UEFI] [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. f FIXED - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 51
. fAMD fTPM switch [AMD CPU fTPM] Selects TPM device. This item will appear when Security Device Support is enabled. [AMD CPU fTPM] Select it for AMD Firmware TPM. [AMD CPU fTPM Disabled] Disables this funcion. Save & Exit f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 52
Save current changes. f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values. f Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device. 52 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 53
. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. f A-XMP [Disabled] Please enable A-XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function. BIOS Setup 53 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 54
decrease proportionally according to CPU-NB loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increase the temperature. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. fCPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto] Sets the voltage limit for - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 55
If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. f DRAM Voltages control installed CPU supports this technology. fOpcache Control [Auto] (optional) Enables/ disables Opcache. Opcache stores recent decode instruction to save the decoding time when the instruction - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 56
) problem. [Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock. Important y If you do not have any EMI problem, leave fBIOS PSP Support [Enabled] (optional) Enables/ disables the BIOS PSP support. It manages PSP sub-items including all C2P/P2C mailbox, Secure S3, fTPM support. fPower - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 57
M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download 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 contains - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 58
4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile. fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile. fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile. f OC Profile Load from ROM Load OC profile from BIOS ROM. f OC Profile Save to USB Save - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 59
up/ down time - allows you to set the period of fan step up/ down. ƒ Smart Fan Mode field - allows you to drag the gradient points to configure the 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 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 60
Description Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power instructions on the screen to install Windows® 10. Installing Drivers 1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10. 2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive. 3. The installer - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 61
interface. Providing easy shortcut entrance and real-time update information of all the MSI software and applications. APP list Total Install/ Update Motherboard Information y APP list - shows all the applications and software be supported by this motherboard. An icon represents a entrance to - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 62
Options Download List Scan / Download / Total Installer button System Information Last Scanned Date There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel. y Live Update - When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you will see the Live - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 63
for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select install the applications, simply unpack the packages and install. Total Installer Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use Total Installer: 2 3 1 1. Scan updates in Live Update - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 64
software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a Load and Apply buttons. CPU Frequency CPU Frequency control panel allows you to change CPU Ratio and Base clock. You can - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 65
The white dot will create strip chart in real time. Manual Mode y System Fan Button - to open the system fan control panel in new window. y Fan Tune Button - to automatically optimize the smart fan setting. CPU Voltage CPU Voltage control panel allows you to control the CPU voltage. Smart Mode - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 66
GENIE 4 OC GENIE 4 provides a specified CPU frequency for overclocking the CPU. Option Buttons - 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 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 67
for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. It allows you to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Please refer to the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel. y To start remote control: (optional) 1. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 68
X-BOOST The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards. Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 69
faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device. Important y Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page as MSI X-BOOST function. y The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 70
control LED lights of MSI products. For some By toggling Off/On here, you disable/enable all the LED on supported gaming gear, memory, graphics card and motherboard etc. y SYNC appear red. To change the LED color & effect, use the panel on the right hand side to switch to different settings. Please - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 71
current settings by clicking Save. ƒ Individual - Default: All the Sync device bubble would appear black. To change color for individual device, use the device setting panel below to lock on any device and click SETTING to customize the LED color/effect on it. click SETTING Software Description 71 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 72
the main menu to make change. Note: Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080 Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and no device supports Direction. ƒ Profile01~03 - Save Sync profile settings. y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 73
LED light speed. ƒ BRIGHTNESS - allows you to change LED light brightness. Note: Currently only Z370 GODLIKE GAMING, H370 GAMING PRO CARBON and B360 GAMING PRO CARBON support Light Speed/Brightness. ƒ COLOR - allows you to select the color for single light effects (Stack, Breathing, Flashing etc - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 74
different platform. The pre-requisite is that the platforms should all be connected within the same local network. Refer to device support list web page. https://www.msi.com/Landing/Mystic-Light-Party. PARTY Upon clicking PARTY, this window would pop out. On your master platform, click + to create - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 75
Button Invitation Status Indicator Group In/Out Status ƒ DELETE Group Button - deletes the group. ƒ Control Group Button - enters the group control panel. ƒ Invitation Status Indicator - appears when receive an invitation to a group. ƒ Group In/Out Status - shows Group In/Out status. Joining Group - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 76
slave platform on master platform MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY window. APPLY button Light Effect Options Group Members Icon Color Selection Invite Button At the panel below, you may apply different LED settings and color to the selected platform. Please be aware of certain limitation on the devices such - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 77
Double flash Random Marquee Rainbow Sound beat y Color Selection - allows you to change color. Inviting Member Click the Invite button in the Group Control Panel to enter the INVITE screen. Select the device you want to invite and click the INVITE button. INVITE Button Software Description 77 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 78
installation USB flash drive, you'll need to have your Windows Installation installer. Be sure to backup files on the USB drive, this process will erase it. To create the Windows installation will copy all Windows installation files.) y Add you want to install Windows on the installer ISO image file - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 79
SUPER RAID This utility allows you to create a super RAID in Windows system. To create a super RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type. y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3. Click Start. 4. When prompt Finish!, click OK. - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 80
a RAM Disk When RAMDISK is started, it will create a default RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions. Setting Button - 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 loaded - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 81
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix. Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility Enter BIOS and change the SATA Mode setting to RAID Mode, press F10 to save the changing, and then reboot. When booting the - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 82
new or removed disks and arrays. y Controller Options - Change INT13 boot support, turn off Critical arrays or warning for Offline arrays while booting, or change is powered-on. y Continue to Boot - Exit the BIOS Configuration Utility and continue booting the system. Understanding the Colour Code Colour - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 83
Initialize Disks New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata) to a disk. Important y If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization. To - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 84
initialized. Important y For redundant arrays, the Create process is not finished until after the operating system and AMD-RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to the operating system. However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either a bootable array or a data - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 85
Delete Arrays Important Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array. This action cannot be undone and it is very unlikely the data can be recovered. To delete an array 1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Delete Array and press Enter. AMD-RAID Array Confi - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 86
Swap Arrays Use the Swap Two Arrays option to arrange arrays in a different order. Important If more than one array is created, install the operating system to any of them. However, a small amount of boot information is always written to a disk(s) in the first array (Array 1) of the - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 87
Manage Spares This option allows the user to assign or unassign global or dedicated spares. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Manage Host Spare(s) and press Enter to enter submenu. AMD-RAID Array Configuration Assign Global Hot Spare(s) Arrays Disks 1----RAID0, 999GB, Normal(R/W) - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 88
enter submenu. AMD-RAID Array Configuration Toggles whether BIOS installs INT13 support Arrays Disks 1----RAID0, 999GB, Normal(R/W) 0-00,500GB is enabled and an array goes critical, offline, or there is another problem with the system, the boot process stops and an error message is displayed - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 89
Change the Staggered Spinup Count Depending on a system's power supply load-rating, you might want to limit the number of disks that are spun-up together when a system is powered on. 1. At the Controller Options submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Set Staggered Spinup Count and press Enter. The - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 90
plan to create a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create the RAID array in UEFI mode. The steps are described below change setting to RAID Mode. 4. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 10 WHQL Support and change setting to Enabled. 5. Press F10 - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 91
starts copying files. Existing Windows Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Installation 1. From Windows, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3. Click the + in front - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 92
all memory modules and try to install only one memory module in the DIMMA2 slot first and then restart the computer. panel. The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS y Clear the CMOS. y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for motherboard with Dual BIOS) 92 Troubleshooting - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 93
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. B B クラスB VCCI-B C- - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 94
sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Uni - MSI B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 95
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 B450-A PRO MAX | User Manual - Page 96
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
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1
Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
B450-A PRO MAX
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
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AM4 CPU
CPU Fan