MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI (01) PDF Document

To assemble your computer with the MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI motherboard, you should prepare the following tools and components:

• AMD® AM4 CPU

• CPU Fan

• Chassis

• DDR4 Memory

• Power Supply Unit

• Graphics Card

• Thermal Paste

• SATA Hard Disk Drive

• SATA DVD Drive

• Phillips Screwdriver

• A Package of Screws

Please adhere to the following safety instructions to ensure successful computer assembly and prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• Ensure that all components are securely connected to prevent recognition issues or failure to start.

• Hold the motherboard by its edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

• It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap. If one is not available, discharge static electricity from your body by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard.

• Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad when it is not installed.

• Before turning on the computer, check for any loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or inside the case.

• Do not boot the computer until the installation is fully completed.

• Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord before installing or removing any component.

• Keep this motherboard away from humidity.

• Ensure your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as indicated on the Power Supply Unit (PSU).

• Do not leave this motherboard in an environment with temperatures above 60°C (140°F).

Follow these steps to install an AMD AM4 CPU on your MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI:

1. Lift the locking lever of the CPU socket.

2. Locate the yellow triangle on the CPU surface. This is the Pin 1 indicator.

3. Align the yellow triangle on the CPU with the corresponding marker on the motherboard socket and carefully place the CPU into the socket.

4. Once the CPU is fully seated, lower the locking lever to secure it in place.

5. Apply an even layer of thermal paste to the top of the CPU.

6. Place the CPU fan (heatsink) on top of the CPU.

7. Secure the CPU fan by attaching its clips to the retention module on the motherboard and locking the lever.

8. Plug the CPU fan’s power cable into the CPU_FAN1 header on the motherboard.

If you are installing a screw-type CPU heatsink instead of a clip-type one, you must first remove the pre-installed retention module from the MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI motherboard.

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen and remove the four screws holding the plastic retention brackets to the motherboard backplate.

2. Remove both plastic retention brackets.

3. Place your screw-type heatsink onto the CPU, aligning its screws with the holes in the motherboard.

4. Tighten the screws in a crisscross pattern to evenly secure the heatsink.

For the MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI, it is important to follow the recommended installation order for optimal performance. Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.

• For a single memory module, install it in slot DIMMA2.

• For two memory modules, install them in slots DIMMA2 and DIMMB2.

• For four memory modules, populate all slots: DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, and DIMMB2.

To install a memory module:

1. Open the retaining clips on the sides of the DIMM slot.

2. Align the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module with the key in the slot.

3. Firmly press the module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips snap into place on both ends.

The JFP1 connector on the MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI motherboard is for the front panel switches and LEDs. Connect the cables from your computer case to the pins according to the following layout:

• **HDD LED:** Connect the Hard Drive activity light. Polarity matters (+/-).

• **Power LED:** Connect the system power status light. Polarity matters (+/-).

• **Reset Switch:** Connect the reset button. Polarity does not matter.

• **Power Switch:** Connect the main power button. Polarity does not matter.

Follow these steps to correctly install the motherboard into your computer case:

1. Install the I/O Shield. Place the I/O shield into the rectangular opening on the back of the chassis from the inside.

2. Place the motherboard inside the chassis. Carefully align the mounting holes on the motherboard with the standoffs pre-installed in the chassis.

3. Secure the motherboard using the provided screws. It is recommended to use a torque of 3 kgf·cm (which is equivalent to 0.3 N·m or 2.6 lbf-in).

To provide power to the MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI motherboard, you must connect two main connectors from your ATX power supply:

• **ATX_PWR1:** This is the main 24-pin power connector that supplies power to the motherboard and most of its components.

• **CPU_PWR1:** This is an 8-pin connector that provides dedicated power to the CPU.

Ensure both connectors are securely plugged into their respective sockets on the motherboard for stable operation.

Follow these steps to install SATA hard drives or SATA DVD drives:

1. Physically install the drive (Hard Disk Drive or DVD Drive) into a drive bay in your computer case.

2. Connect one end of a SATA data cable to a SATA port on the motherboard (labeled SATA1-4).

3. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the data port on your SATA drive.

4. Connect a SATA power connector from your power supply unit to the power port on your SATA drive.

Important: Do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle, as data loss may result.

Follow these steps to install a graphics card:

1. Remove the corresponding metal expansion slot cover(s) from the back of your computer case.

2. Locate the primary PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E1) on the motherboard and open the plastic retention latch at the end of the slot.

3. Align the graphics card with the slot and press it down firmly until it is fully seated.

4. The retention latch will automatically lock the card in place.

5. Secure the graphics card’s metal bracket to the chassis using a screw.

6. If your graphics card requires additional power, connect the necessary PCIe power connector(s) from your power supply to the card.

Once your computer is fully assembled, follow these steps to power it on:

1. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the power supply unit.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet.

3. If your power supply has a power switch on the back, flip it to the ON position (usually marked with “I”).

4. Press the power button located on the front of your computer case.

Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:

If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

The LAN port has two LEDs that indicate its status. Refer to the tables below for their meanings.

Link/Activity LED

Speed LED

To install the Wi-Fi antennas for your MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI motherboard, follow these steps:

1. Locate the two gold-plated antenna connectors on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard.

2. Screw the included antennas tight to the antenna connectors.

3. Orient the antennas for the best signal reception. You can pivot them to a vertical position or another angle as needed.

Follow these steps to install an M.2 solid-state drive:

1. If needed, move the position of the M.2 standoff on the motherboard to match the length of your M.2 SSD.

2. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.

3. Gently press the M.2 SSD down and secure it in place with the supplied M.2 screw.

If you need to clear the system configuration data stored in the CMOS memory (reset BIOS settings), use the JBAT1 jumper:

1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

2. Locate the JBAT1 jumper on the motherboard. It is a set of two pins.

3. Use a jumper cap to short the two pins of JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. If you don’t have a jumper cap, you can carefully use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch both pins simultaneously.

4. Remove the jumper cap (or metal object) from JBAT1.

5. Plug the power cord back in and power on the computer.

The EZ Debug LEDs are located on the motherboard and indicate the status of key components during the boot process. If an LED remains lit, it indicates a problem with the corresponding component.

• **CPU:** Indicates the CPU is not detected or has failed.

• **DRAM:** Indicates DRAM (memory) is not detected or has failed.

• **VGA:** Indicates the GPU (graphics card) is not detected or has failed.

• **BOOT:** Indicates the booting device (e.g., hard drive, SSD) is not detected or has failed.

1. Power on the computer.

2. Insert the Windows® 10 installation disc or USB drive into your computer.

3. Restart the computer.

4. During the computer POST (Power-On Self Test), press the F11 key to enter the Boot Menu.

5. Select the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from the Boot Menu and press Enter.

6. Press any key when the screen shows the “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…” message.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows® 10.

To enter the BIOS setup, press the **Delete** key when the message “Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu” appears on the screen during the boot process.

The function keys provide shortcuts to various BIOS features:

• **F1:** General Help list

• **F2:** Add/Remove a favorite item

• **F3:** Enter Favorites menu

• **F4:** Enter CPU Specifications menu

• **F5:** Enter Memory-Z menu

• **F6:** Load optimized defaults

• **F7:** Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode

• **F8:** Load Overclocking Profile

• **F9:** Save Overclocking Profile

• **F10:** Save Change and Reset

• **F12:** Take a screenshot and save it to a USB flash drive (FAT/FAT32 format only).

• **Ctrl+F:** Enter Search page

Before updating, download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model and save it to a USB flash drive.

1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the update file into a USB port.

2. Restart the computer and press the **Del** key to enter BIOS Setup.

3. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on **Yes** to reboot the system and enter the flash mode.

4. Once in M-FLASH mode, select the BIOS file from your USB drive to perform the update process.

5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically with the new BIOS.

To enable the AMD RAID utility, you need to make changes in the BIOS:

1. Power on and press the **Delete** key to enter the BIOS Setup menu.

2. Press **F7** to switch to Advanced Mode.

3. Go to **SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode** and change the setting to **RAID Mode**.

4. Go to **SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > BIOS UEFI/CSM Mode** and change the setting to **UEFI**.

5. Press **F10** to save the configuration and exit. The computer will reboot.

6. Press the **Delete** key again to re-enter the BIOS. The **RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility** sub-menu will now be available under **SETTINGS > Advanced**.

If your computer fails to power on, try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Securely connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet.

• Check that all ATX power connectors (ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1) are securely connected from the power supply to the motherboard.

• If your power supply unit has a power button on the rear side, make sure it is turned on.

• Check if the power switch cable from the case is connected to the JFP1 pin header properly.

• Verify the Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1) is set to Keep DATA (the default position).

• Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage.

If the power is on but there is no video output, follow these steps:

• Connect the monitor power cord to an electrical outlet securely.

• Make sure the monitor is turned on.

• Try selecting different inputs on the monitor (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort).

• If you hear 3 long beeps, this indicates a memory issue. Remove all memory modules and try to install only one module in the DIMMA2 slot, then restart.

• If you hear 1 long and 2 short beeps, this indicates a graphics card issue. Remove and reinstall the graphics card, then restart.

• Test with another known working graphics card.

To reset a lost BIOS password, you need to clear the CMOS. This will remove the password but will also cause you to lose all customized settings in the BIOS, restoring them to factory defaults.

If you are not getting any audio, please check the following:

• Adjust the volume in your operating system.

• Connect the speakers/headphones to the audio ports on the motherboard’s rear I/O panel.

• Remove any secondary speakers/headphones, HDMI cables, or USB audio devices that could be conflicting.

• Test with another known working speaker or headphone.

For network connectivity issues, try these steps:

• Make sure the network chipset driver has been installed.

• Verify if the network cable is properly connected and make sure the LAN port LEDs are properly illuminated.

• Verify your TCP/IP settings in the operating system.

• Restart or reset your router.

• Test with another known working LAN cable.

If a USB device is not working, please perform these checks:

• Make sure your USB device driver has been installed.

• Verify if the USB device is listed in the Windows® Device Manager.

• Connect the USB device to a different USB port on the motherboard’s rear I/O panel.