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...x VGA port 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME B650M-A motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide If any of DRAM modules vary depending on the next page) vi PRIME B650M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to AMD CPU specifications. ** Supports max. 8K...
...x VGA port 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME B650M-A motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide If any of DRAM modules vary depending on the next page) vi PRIME B650M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to AMD CPU specifications. ** Supports max. 8K...
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... Max. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND ASUS PRIME B650M-A 1-3 CPU socket The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX...
... Max. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND ASUS PRIME B650M-A 1-3 CPU socket The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX...
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... purchased separately. ADD_GEN 2 The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power rating of up to 5 Gb/s. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) • AMD B650 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately...
... purchased separately. ADD_GEN 2 The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power rating of up to 5 Gb/s. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) • AMD B650 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately...
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... power cord. 2. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS...
... power cord. 2. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS...
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... content. 8. BIOS FlashBackTM button. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 6. USB 2.0 port with BIOS FlashBackTM function. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) connector, and is for the Ethernet port LED indications. This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this Universal Serial Bus (USB) port to the table below for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 2. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications...
... content. 8. BIOS FlashBackTM button. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 6. USB 2.0 port with BIOS FlashBackTM function. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) connector, and is for the Ethernet port LED indications. This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this Universal Serial Bus (USB) port to the table below for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 2. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications...
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... to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. ASUS PRIME B650M-A 2-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
... to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. ASUS PRIME B650M-A 2-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
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... help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS Setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if...
... help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS Setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the...
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... BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Recovering the BIOS 1. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset...
... BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Recovering the BIOS 1. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset...
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..., or 2 Kbytes. Configuration options: [0] - [100000] SMEE Control secure memory enryption enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory interleaving size Controls the memory interleaving size. Note that it will always be declared as NUMA Domain [Disabled] Memory Addressing \ NUMA nodes per socket will be declared. [Enabled] Each CCX in the system will cause the highest memory channels to avoid reset in failure scenario. FCH. Configuration options: [Sync flood disabled] [Sync flood enabled] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 37
..., or 2 Kbytes. Configuration options: [0] - [100000] SMEE Control secure memory enryption enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory interleaving size Controls the memory interleaving size. Note that it will always be declared as NUMA Domain [Disabled] Memory Addressing \ NUMA nodes per socket will be declared. [Enabled] Each CCX in the system will cause the highest memory channels to avoid reset in failure scenario. FCH. Configuration options: [Sync flood disabled] [Sync flood enabled] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 37
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... for BIOS setup only and cannot be emulated according to their media format. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. XHCI Hand-off support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for OSes without XHCI support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 6.6 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your...
... for BIOS setup only and cannot be emulated according to their media format. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. XHCI Hand-off support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for OSes without XHCI support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 6.6 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your...
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... set to change the advanced power management settings. SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this port as Hot Pluggable. SATA6G_4 Hot Plug Designates this menu allow you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual...
... set to change the advanced power management settings. SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this port as Hot Pluggable. SATA6G_4 Hot Plug Designates this menu allow you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual...
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... detected. Use [PCIE RAID Mode] when installing the Hyper M.2 X16 series card or other BIOS items. The settings and options of this menu may result in this menu allow you to change the onboard devices settings. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard. The number of SSDs supported varies with the PCIe bifurcation abilities enabled by each processor. 56 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual If no device is inserted to PCIEX16_2, switch PCIEX16_1 to...
... detected. Use [PCIE RAID Mode] when installing the Hyper M.2 X16 series card or other BIOS items. The settings and options of this menu may result in this menu allow you to change the onboard devices settings. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard. The number of SSDs supported varies with the PCIe bifurcation abilities enabled by each processor. 56 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual If no device is inserted to PCIEX16_2, switch PCIEX16_1 to...
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... GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual Change settings Allows you to set the link speed for M.2_1 Device. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] [GEN 5] M.2_1 Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed for super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] M.2_2 Link Mode Allows you to set to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. This item will only function if there is a serial port (COM) connector on...
... GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual Change settings Allows you to set the link speed for M.2_1 Device. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] [GEN 5] M.2_1 Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed for super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] M.2_2 Link Mode Allows you to set to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. This item will only function if there is a serial port (COM) connector on...
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... memory size of Internal Graphics Device will use for output. Configuration options: [Auto] [64M] [80M] [96M] [128M] [256M] [384M] [512M] [768M] [1G] [2G] [3G] [4G] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 59 IGFX Multi-Monitor Allows you to set the UMA FB Size. Chipset_2 Link Mode Allows you to enable or disable the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for addon VGA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] PCIEX16 Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed...
... memory size of Internal Graphics Device will use for output. Configuration options: [Auto] [64M] [80M] [96M] [128M] [256M] [384M] [512M] [768M] [1G] [2G] [3G] [4G] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 59 IGFX Multi-Monitor Allows you to set the UMA FB Size. Chipset_2 Link Mode Allows you to enable or disable the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for addon VGA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] PCIEX16 Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed...
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... Mode', 'UCLK', 'MCLK', [FCLK' is dervied from your DRAM Voltage. Infinity Fabric, memory, and integrated graphics) to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] VDD Misc VDD Misc Control Allows the user to adjust the VDD Misc Voltage. [Auto] VDD MISC is set to adjust the VDDP voltage. [Auto] VDDP is set to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] SoC Voltage SoC Voltage Specifies the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to system default. [Manual] Set voltage for the DDR bus...
... Mode', 'UCLK', 'MCLK', [FCLK' is dervied from your DRAM Voltage. Infinity Fabric, memory, and integrated graphics) to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] VDD Misc VDD Misc Control Allows the user to adjust the VDD Misc Voltage. [Auto] VDD MISC is set to adjust the VDDP voltage. [Auto] VDDP is set to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] SoC Voltage SoC Voltage Specifies the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to system default. [Manual] Set voltage for the DDR bus...
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... when LCLK Frequency Control is 2mV. DIMM VDDQ Adjust Adjust DIMM DQ Power Supply, stepping is non-standard and may cause memory stability issues. LCLK Frequency Control LCLK Frequency Control [Auto] Use default settings. [Manual] Manually configure LCLK frequency. Maximum Frequency Allows you to APU VDDIO. [Separate] Independent control of APU VDDIO, DIMM VDD/VDDQ. Take care that during ramp down and ramp up, the VDDQ-VDD voltage must be...
... when LCLK Frequency Control is 2mV. DIMM VDDQ Adjust Adjust DIMM DQ Power Supply, stepping is non-standard and may cause memory stability issues. LCLK Frequency Control LCLK Frequency Control [Auto] Use default settings. [Manual] Manually configure LCLK frequency. Maximum Frequency Allows you to APU VDDIO. [Separate] Independent control of APU VDDIO, DIMM VDD/VDDQ. Take care that during ramp down and ramp up, the VDDQ-VDD voltage must be...
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... speed, which may also result in DC mode for assigned fan/pump. Use the or keys to 100% if your fan/pump duty to adjust the Point4 temperature. 80 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual AIO Pump Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of the assigned fan/pump. the warning message will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options...
... speed, which may also result in DC mode for assigned fan/pump. Use the or keys to 100% if your fan/pump duty to adjust the Point4 temperature. 80 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual AIO Pump Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of the assigned fan/pump. the warning message will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options...
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.../Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. 9. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 87 BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to configure options for special functions. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Select...
.../Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. 9. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual 87 BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to configure options for special functions. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Select...
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... system boot failure! 94 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual If you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
... system boot failure! 94 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING AMD 600 Series BIOS Manual If you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...