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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B650M-F specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 CPU installation 1-8 1.4 DIMM installation 1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 2-1 2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-2 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.4 RAID configurations 2-4 Appendix General Notices...A-1 Notices for non Wi-Fi model A-4 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 Product Register...A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B650M-F specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 CPU installation 1-8 1.4 DIMM installation 1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 2-1 2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-2 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.4 RAID configurations 2-4 Appendix General Notices...A-1 Notices for non Wi-Fi model A-4 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 Product Register...A-8 iii
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... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Button/Coin Batteries...
... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Button/Coin Batteries...
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v These documents are not part of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your dealer. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information Refer to find more information on RAID. Where to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter...
v These documents are not part of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your dealer. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information Refer to find more information on RAID. Where to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter...
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... trying to complete a task. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the BIOS FlashBack™ Feature. vi Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME B650M-F motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Anchor 1 x Quick start guide • If any of...
... trying to complete a task. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the BIOS FlashBack™ Feature. vi Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME B650M-F motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Anchor 1 x Quick start guide • If any of...
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... * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Specifications vary by CPU types. *** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of supported peripherals. Supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID...
... * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Specifications vary by CPU types. *** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of supported peripherals. Supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID...
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...x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage Related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel...
...x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage Related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel...
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PRIME B650M-F specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Slot ASUS EZ DIY - Aluminum heatsink design Aura Sync - Aura Sync - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS (continued on the next page) ix SafeSlot Core - TurboV EVO - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - BIOS FlashBack™...
PRIME B650M-F specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Slot ASUS EZ DIY - Aluminum heatsink design Aura Sync - Aura Sync - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS (continued on the next page) ix SafeSlot Core - TurboV EVO - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - BIOS FlashBack™...
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PRIME B650M-F specifications summary BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor PRIME B650M-F: A5524.CAP WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit micro-ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.6 inch ( 22.6 cm x 21.8 cm ) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. x Please refer to change without notice.
PRIME B650M-F specifications summary BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor PRIME B650M-F: A5524.CAP WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit micro-ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.6 inch ( 22.6 cm x 21.8 cm ) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. x Please refer to change without notice.
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... install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket...
... install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket...
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... AMD B650 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 13 4 10 11 12 9 17 7 8 15 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. For more details, refer to CPU installation. 2. For more details, refer to DIMM installation. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DIMM slots The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors...
... AMD B650 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 13 4 10 11 12 9 17 7 8 15 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. For more details, refer to CPU installation. 2. For more details, refer to DIMM installation. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DIMM slots The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors...
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...one PCIe 4.0 x1 network card, SCSI card or other cards that you to connect your motherboard to connect USB modules for additional USB 5Gbps ports. M.2 slot (Key M) The M.2 slot allows you to a power supply. 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card and one orientation. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. We recommend that comply with more power-consuming devices. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. 4. USB 2.0 headers The USB...
...one PCIe 4.0 x1 network card, SCSI card or other cards that you to connect your motherboard to connect USB modules for additional USB 5Gbps ports. M.2 slot (Key M) The M.2 slot allows you to a power supply. 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card and one orientation. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. We recommend that comply with more power-consuming devices. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. 4. USB 2.0 headers The USB...
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... RTC RAM: CLRTC PIN 1 1. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. 12. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port connector allows you to a slot opening on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will cause system boot failure! Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is detached from the power supply. Data +5V PIN 1 • The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips...
... RTC RAM: CLRTC PIN 1 1. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. 12. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port connector allows you to a slot opening on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will cause system boot failure! Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is detached from the power supply. Data +5V PIN 1 • The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips...
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... the BIOS FlashBack™. Press the power button to power up or blinks when data is in sleep mode. Scan the code for more information on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the system power button. System Panel header TPM PIN 1 SPI_TPM_PWR S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# SPI_TPM_RST# S_SPI_TPM_CS# NC F_SPI_PWR F_SPI_CS0#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_HOLD#_R CC2 D+ D- GND VBUS TX2- PWR_BTN TX1- The Storage Device Activity LED lights...
... the BIOS FlashBack™. Press the power button to power up or blinks when data is in sleep mode. Scan the code for more information on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the system power button. System Panel header TPM PIN 1 SPI_TPM_PWR S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# SPI_TPM_RST# S_SPI_TPM_CS# NC F_SPI_PWR F_SPI_CS0#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_HOLD#_R CC2 D+ D- GND VBUS TX2- PWR_BTN TX1- The Storage Device Activity LED lights...
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI™ port 4. USB 2.0 port 5 with matching data transfer rate. USB 2.0 ports 1, 10, 11 * and **: Refer to USB 5Gbps ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. For example connecting your devices to ports with BIOS FlashBack™ function 7. BIOS FlashBack™ button 5. USB 5Gbps ports 3, 4 6. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port* 2. We strongly recommend that you connect your USB 5Gbps devices to the tables below for your devices. * Realtek 1Gb...
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI™ port 4. USB 2.0 port 5 with matching data transfer rate. USB 2.0 ports 1, 10, 11 * and **: Refer to USB 5Gbps ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. For example connecting your devices to ports with BIOS FlashBack™ function 7. BIOS FlashBack™ button 5. USB 5Gbps ports 3, 4 6. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port* 2. We strongly recommend that you connect your USB 5Gbps devices to the tables below for your devices. * Realtek 1Gb...
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... stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the DDR5 slot. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the DIMM channels. 1.4 DIMM installation The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets DIMM_A...
... stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the DDR5 slot. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the DIMM channels. 1.4 DIMM installation The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets DIMM_A...
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... latest BIOS version for system startup in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please refer to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Motherboard User Manual 2-1 BIOS and RAID Support 2 For...
... latest BIOS version for system startup in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please refer to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Motherboard User Manual 2-1 BIOS and RAID Support 2 For...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Right arrow key to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Right arrow key to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
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... the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 7. 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 5. Recovering the BIOS 1. Copy the renamed file to recover the BIOS setting. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values...
... the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 7. 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 5. Recovering the BIOS 1. Copy the renamed file to recover the BIOS setting. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values...
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... disks unused by other drive. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support The ability to be of two new identical hard disk drives is installed. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. This configuration...
... disks unused by other drive. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support The ability to be of two new identical hard disk drives is installed. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. This configuration...
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... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Motherboard User Manual A-1 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International...
... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Motherboard User Manual A-1 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International...