A quick start guide for the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK motherboard, providing installation instructions and video demonstrations for components.
This document serves as a Quick Start Guide for the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK motherboard. It provides demonstration diagrams and links to video tutorials to assist users in assembling a computer using this motherboard. The guide covers essential installation steps including the processor, DDR4 memory, front panel headers, power connectors, SATA drives, and graphics cards.
| CPU Support | AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, and future AMD Ryzen™ processors with BIOS update |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD B550 Chipset |
| Memory Capacity | up to 128GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC |
| PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) |
| SATA Ports | 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| M.2 Slots | 2x M.2 slots (Key M) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek® ALC1200 Codec |
| LAN Controller | Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
The guide provides links to video demonstrations for various installation steps such as installing the processor, memory, and graphics card.
You must first remove the retention module before installing the heatsink.
The motherboard supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory.