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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI B150M NIGHT ELF 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 Motherboard User Disc...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel LGA 1151 CPU ® CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card SATA DVD Drive A Package of Screws Phillips Screwdriver Quick Start...

  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Quick Start...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reserved No Pin JFP1 HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED + POWER LED - POWER LED POWER LED + Quick Start...

  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1 JPWR2 Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ........................1 Safety Information ....................2 Quick Start........................3 Preparing Tools and Components ............... 3 Installing a Processor ..................4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ..............6 Installing the Motherboard ................... 7 Installing SATA Drives ..................8 Installing a Graphics Card ...................
  • Page 14 BIOS Setup ......................35 Entering BIOS Setup ..................35 Resetting BIOS ....................36 Updating BIOS ....................36 System Status Menu ..................37 Advanced Menu ....................38 Overclocking Menu .................... 45 M-Flash Menu ....................50 Security Menu ....................51 Boot Menu ......................53 Save &...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Supports 6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel ® ™ ® Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151 ® ® Chipset Intel B150 Chipset ® ● 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB ▶ Supports DDR4 2133 MHz Memory ●...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page ● 1x 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) ● 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) ●...
  • Page 17 ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive ™ ● SteelSeries Engine 3 ● CPU-Z ● GAMING LAN ▶ Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet ▶ MSI Network Manager ▶ Electric Wave Surge ● GAMING APP ▶ System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent ▶ Gaming Hotkey Performance ▶...
  • Page 18 MILITARY CLASS 5 ▶ Military Class Component ▶ Military Class Stability and Reliability ESD Protection EMI Protection Humidity Protection Circuit Protection MSI Exclusive High Temperature Protection Features Steel Armor PCIe Slots VGA Armor Slot ● COMMAND CENTER ▶ System Monitor ▶...

  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram DVI-D Dual Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 PCIe x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe x1 6 x SATA 6Gb/s B150 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) Intel I219-V 6 x USB 2.0 LPC Bus Realtek NUVOTON 5563 Super I/O ALC1150...

  • Page 20: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Audio Ports PS/2 USB 2.0 DVI-D USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Green 100 Mbps connection Blinking Data activity Orange...

  • Page 21: Realtek Hd Audio Manager

    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 Settings Jack Status Application Enhancement Main Volume Connector Strings Profiles...
  • Page 22 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 Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 23: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components DIMM3 CPUFAN1 DIMM2 SYSFAN1 DIMM4 DIMM1 JPWR2 CPU Socket EZ Debug LED SYSFAN2 JPWR1 JTPM1 JUSB3 PCI_E1 JBAT1 PCI_E2 SATA1 PCI_E3 SATA2 SATA4 PCI_E4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 JAUD1 JFP2 JCOM1 JCI1 JUSB2 JFP1 JUSB1 Overview of Components...
  • Page 24 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~2 Fan Connectors CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMM1~4 DIMM Slots EZ Debug LED Debug LED indicators JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors...

  • Page 25: Cpu Socket

    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.

  • Page 26: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots DIMM1 DIMM3 Channel A Channel B DIMM2 DIMM4 Memory module installation recommendation DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM1 Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first. ● ● Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

  • Page 27: Pci_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Important For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using ●...

  • Page 28: Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 Important ● Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

  • Page 29: Jpwr1~2: Power Connectors

    JPWR1~2: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. JPWR2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground JPWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground Important...

  • Page 30: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. JFP1 HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin Speaker - Buzzer + JFP2...

  • Page 31: Jusb1~2: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. USB0- USB1- USB0+ USB1+ Ground Ground No Pin Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible ●...

  • Page 32: Jtpm1: Tpm Module Connector

    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. LPC Clock 3V Standby power LPC Reset 3.3V Power LPC address & data pin0 Serial IRQ LPC address &...

  • Page 33: Cpufan1, Sysfan1~2: Fan Connectors

    CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~2: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and Voltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.

  • Page 34: Resetting Bios To Default Values

    JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS...

  • Page 35: 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 ●...

  • Page 36: 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: Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.

  • Page 37: System Status Menu

    System Status Menu After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. The System Status Menu allows you to configure basic system settings, such as time, date etc. ▶ System Language [English] Allows you to select the language of BIOS setup. ▶...

  • Page 38: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to set up the items of special enhanced features. ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices.
  • Page 39 Integrated Peripherals ▶ Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] ▶ Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶ LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.
  • Page 40 Integrated Graphics Configuration ▶ Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] ▶ Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device. [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display. [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device. ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics.
  • Page 41 Serial (COM) Port0 [Enabled] ▶ Enables or disables serial (COM) port. ▶ Serial (COM) Port0 Settings [Auto] Sets serial port (COM). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Hardware Monitor Sets fan speeds.
  • Page 42 Disables this function. ▶ MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.
  • Page 43 Secure Boot ▶ Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu appear when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled. ▶ Secure Boot Support [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot support. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you to set the secure boot settings.
  • Page 44 Resume by USB Device [Disabled] ▶ Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse.

  • Page 45: Overclocking Menu

    Overclocking Menu The Overclocking Menu allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may get better performance. Important ● Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty ●...
  • Page 46 Adjusted CPU Frequency ▶ Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. ▶ CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]* Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading.
  • Page 47 CPU Specifications ▶ Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU.
  • Page 48 Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] ▶ Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶...
  • Page 49 Package C State limit [Auto] ▶ This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled. ▶ CFG Lock [Enabled] Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.

  • Page 50: M-Flash Menu

    M-Flash Menu The M-Flash Menu allows you to update BIOS with a USB flash disk. ▶ Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash drive to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating. BIOS Setup...

  • Page 51: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security Menu allows you to set supervisor and user passwords. ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show “Installed”.
  • Page 52 Trusted Computing ▶ Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶ Security Device Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. ▶ Device select [Auto] Selects TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 technology for installed TPM device. If set to Auto, BIOS will detect it automatically.

  • Page 53: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot Menu allows you to specify the priority of boot devices. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages.

  • Page 54: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. ▶...

  • Page 55: Software Description

    ® Installing Drivers Start up your computer in Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. ® Insert MSI Driver Disc into your optical drive. ® The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers. Click Install button. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt you to restart.

  • Page 56: Command Center

    COMMAND CENTER COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application.
  • Page 57 CPU Fan CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel. ● Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.
  • Page 58 Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. ● Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. ● Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed. ●...

  • Page 59: Gadget Mode

    Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP address on your MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system. ® Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring ® and OC functions are working properly.

  • Page 60: Live Update 6

    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.

  • Page 61: Total Installer

    Select the Live Update tab. 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. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process.

  • Page 62: Gaming App

    GAMING APP GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving gaming performance. Setting Button Information Button Display Mode Button CPU Frequency GPU Frequency Gaming Function Full Speed GPU Fan Buttons Control Mode Buttons ● Setting Button - allows you to run GAMING APP when Windows starts. Information Button - shows the information of this application.
  • Page 63 OSD Setting Panel Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD). ● Apply Button - allows you to accept selections. LED Effect LED Effect allows you to control LED lights on your motherboard. All LED - controls all LEDs on your motherboard and graphics cards. ●...
  • Page 64 ▶ Login Keys - provides hotkey login function. ▶ MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. ● ● Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.
  • Page 65 Gaming Mouse Control Gaming Mouse Control provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse. DPI Setting Delay Time Defalut Button Macro Hot Key DPI Hot Key Mouse Action Action List Test Area Edit Buttons Clear Button Load Button Save Button...

  • Page 66: M-Cloud

    M-CLOUD M-CLOUD is an application of MSI network sharing. It allows you to turn your computer into Wi-Fi AP. It can also transfer files between your MSI computers. Soft AP ON/OFF History Server Information Users & Permissions Server Local Directory...
  • Page 67 Installing Cloud Storage M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in order to detect your available servers. Cloud Storage Server Detection File Transfer If you haven’t installed either Google Drive or Dropbox software yet, you can download and install it from below web address, and please follow the direction on the web page.
  • Page 68 Once you create an account 3 management icons will appear on the right hand side. Delete - delete the user account. ▶ ▶ Unlock/ Lock - unlock/ lock the user account. ▶ Edit - change the user password and permission. Transferring Files This section describes how to transfer files between your local computer and a server.

  • Page 69: Ramdisk

    RAMDISK RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’s life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.

  • Page 70: Gaming Lan Manager

    GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.
  • Page 71 Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Down- load speed, please follow the steps below: Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed.

  • Page 72: Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility

    Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for you to ® tune, test and monitor your system. Tuning Controls Views Settings Help System Navigation Table System System Monitors Graphs Views Settings Help ●...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting ● Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in symptoms as mentioned below. the BIOS.

  • Page 74: Regulatory Notices

    EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Council), MSI provides the information of chemical Operation is subject to the following two conditions: substances in products at: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html...
  • Page 75 MSI will comply with the product take entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded estos residuos.
  • Page 76 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita.

  • Page 77: Technical Support

    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...

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