msi B250M PRO-VH/ B250M PRO-VD Motherboard User Manual

B250M PRO-VH/ B250M PRO-VD Motherboard
User Manual

B250M PRO-VH/ B250M PRO-VD Motherboard

Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B250M PRO-VH/ B250M PRO-VD motherboard. This User Guide gives information about board layout, component overview and BIOS setup.

Safety Information

• 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.

• Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

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

• 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.

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

• Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.

• Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.

• If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician.

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

•  Keep this user guide for future reference.

• Keep this motherboard away from humidity.

• Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.

• Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

• All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.

• 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.

• Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.

Specifications

CPU| Supports 6th/ 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151
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Chipset| Intel® B250 Chipset
Memory| • 2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB
• 7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz
• 6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Supports Intel®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)**

• Please refer to 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 6 th Gen processors on XMP mode.
  Expansion Slots| • 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  Onboard Graphics| • B250M PRO-VH
  • 1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048×1536@50Hz, 2048×1280@60Hz, 1920×1200@60Hz
  • 1x HDMI™ port, supports a maximum resolution of
  4096×2160@30Hz(7th CPU), 4096×2160@24Hz(6th CPU), 2560×1600@60Hz
  • B250M PRO-VD
  • 1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
  2048×1536@50Hz, 2048×1280@60Hz, 1920×1200@60Hz
  • 1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60Hz
  Storage| Intel B250 Chipset
  • 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • 1x M.2 slot (Key M)
  • Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
  • Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
  • Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready
  • Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host card**
• The SATA2 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
  ** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
  USB| •Intel® B250 Chipset
  •6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector)
  •6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
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  Audio| •Realtek® ALC887 Codec
  •7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  LAN| in Rea ltek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
  Back Panel Connectors| •lx PS/2 keyborard/ mouse combo port
  •2x USB 2.0 ports
  •to HDMI” port (for B250M PRO-VH)
  •to DVI-D port (for B250M PRO-VD)
  •lx VGA port
  •to LAN (RJ45) port
  •4x USB 3.1 Gent ports
  •3x audio jacks
  Internal Connectors| •in 24-pin ATX main power connector
  •1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  •6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  •2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  •in USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gent ports)
  •to 4-pin CPU fan connector
  •to 4-pin system fan connector
  •1x Front panel audio connector
  •2x Front panel connectors
  •to Chassis Intrusion connector
  •to Serial Port connector
  •1x Clear CMOS jumper
  I/O Controller-| NUVOTON 5565 Controller Chip
  Hardware Monitor| •CPU/System temperature detection
  •CPU/System fan speed detection
  •CPU/System fan speed control
  Form Factor-| •Micro-ATX Form Factor
  •8.9 in. x 7.3 in. (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)
  BIOS Features| • 1x 64 Mb flash
  • UEFI AMI BIOS
  • ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
  • Multi-language
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  Software| • Drivers
  • COMMAND CENTER
  •  LIVE UPDATE 6
  • FAST BOOT
  • SUPER CHARGER
  • MYSTIC LIGHT
  •RAMDISK
  • X-BOOST
  • MSI SMART TOOL
  • NETWORK GENIE
  • CPU-Z MSI GAMING
  • Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
  • Norton™ Internet Security Solution
  • Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive

Rear I/O Panel

B250M PRO-VH B250M PRO-VD

LAN Port LED Status Table

Overview of Components

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.

DIMM Slots
Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.

**Important**

• 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~E3: PCIe Expansion 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.
• 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.

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. **Important**

• Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
• SATA cable has 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.

M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below. **Important
Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors**
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

| 1| +3.3V| 13| +3.3V
---|---|---|---|---
2| +3.3V| 14| -12V
3| Ground| 15| Ground
4| +5V| 16| PS-ON#
5| Ground| 17| Ground
6| +5V| 18| Ground
7| Ground| 19| Ground
8| PWR OK| 20| Res
9| 5VSB| 21| +5V
10| +12V| 22| +5V
11| +12V| 23| +5V
12| +3.3V| 24| Ground
| 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.
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

| 1| DCD| 2| SIN
---|---|---|---|---
3| SOUT| 4| DTR
5| Ground| 6| DSR
7| RTS| 8| CTS
9| RI| 10| No Pin

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

| 1| HDD LED +| 2| Power LED +
---|---|---|---|---
3| HDD LED –| 4| Power LED –
5| Reset Switch| 6| Power Switch
7| Reset Switch| 8| Power Switch
9| Reserved| 10| No Pin

| 1| Speaker –| 2| Buzzer +
---|---|---|---|---
3| Buzzer –| 4| Speaker +

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

| 1| VCC| 2| VCC
---|---|---|---|---
3| USB0-| 4| USB1-
5| USB0+| 6| USB1+
7| Ground| 8| Ground
9| No Pin| 10| NC

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

| 1| Power| 11| USB2.0+
---|---|---|---|---
2| USB3_RX_DN| 12| USB2.0-
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 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.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allow you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

| 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

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: 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. 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.
Default PWM Mode fan connector

1| Ground| 2| +12V
3| Sense Signal| 4| Speed Control

1| Ground| 2| Voltage Control
3| Sense| 4| NC

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed
You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode, and adjust fan speed in BIOS > Advanced > Hardware Monitor. In Hardware Monitor menu, you can set the temperature levels and the corresponding fan speed levels.
Important
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.

Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event

Using chassis intrusion detector

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

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.

EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators
These LEDs indicate the status of key components during booting process. When an error is occurred, the corresponding LED stays lit until the problem is solved.
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.
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.

• 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.

• Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

Function key

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.
  Resetting BIOS
  You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS:

  • Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults.
  • 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:

1. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6.
2. Select Manual scan.
3. Check MB BIOS box and click on Scan button.
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 updating BIOS.
6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically.

Software Description

Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10

1. Power on the computer.

2.  Insert the Windows ® 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® 7.

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 Menu.

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… message.

8. Follow the 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 Disc into your optical drive.
3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers.
4. Click Install button.
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.

1. Insert MSI® 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.
8. Restart your computer.

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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 HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Conformity
** Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.
C-Tick Compliancec
N1996
Battery Information European Union:
** Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
For better environmental protection,  waste batteries should be collectedseparately for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA:
** The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of 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.html
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that… Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.
Environmental Policy**

• The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
• Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
• 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 © 2016 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.

• Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com
• 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 1.0, 2016/11, First release.

References

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• dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
• MSI - Redirect
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