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Motherboard ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
Motherboard ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide v ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ... for the first time 2-24 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices A-1 Warranty A-12 ASUS contact information A-14 Service and Support A-14 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide v ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ... for the first time 2-24 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices A-1 Warranty A-12 ASUS contact information A-14 Service and Support A-14 iii
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... configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, un-buffered memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort* 1 x HDMI® port** * Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ** S upports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots...
... configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, un-buffered memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort* 1 x HDMI® port** * Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ** S upports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots...
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... connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) vii ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)... USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-...
... connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) vii ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)... USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-...
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Q-LED - ProCool - SafeSlot - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Aura RGB header - GameFirst VI - Sonic Radar III (continued on the next page) viii Addressable Gen 2 header ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Q-DIMM - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - M.2 heatsink - SafeDIMM Aura Sync -...Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header 1 x COM_DEBUG header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-Slot...
Q-LED - ProCool - SafeSlot - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Aura RGB header - GameFirst VI - Sonic Radar III (continued on the next page) viii Addressable Gen 2 header ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Q-DIMM - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - M.2 heatsink - SafeDIMM Aura Sync -...Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header 1 x COM_DEBUG header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-Slot...
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... helping to change without notice. DTS® Sound Unbound - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Power Saving - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows...
... helping to change without notice. DTS® Sound Unbound - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Power Saving - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
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... Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only...
... Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only...
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... 11. Q-LEDs 22. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-3 DIMM slots 3. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3) 7. Addressable Gen 2 headers 12. CPU Over Voltage jumper 15. Thermal Sensor header 19. CPU socket 2. Aura RGB header 13. S/PDIF Out...
... 11. Q-LEDs 22. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-3 DIMM slots 3. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3) 7. Addressable Gen 2 headers 12. CPU Over Voltage jumper 15. Thermal Sensor header 19. CPU socket 2. Aura RGB header 13. S/PDIF Out...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1st Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. 2.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1st Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. 2.
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... M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. Configuration 1 2 PCIEX16_2 V - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 Chapter 1 M.2_3(SOCKET3) BATTERY PCIEX16_2 Please refer to do so may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details...
... M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. Configuration 1 2 PCIEX16_2 V - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 Chapter 1 M.2_3(SOCKET3) BATTERY PCIEX16_2 Please refer to do so may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details...
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... motherboard to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chapter 1 5.
... motherboard to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chapter 1 5.
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... storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0/1/10 configuration with AMD RAID Xpert2 Technology through the onboard AMD B650 chipset. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7.
... storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0/1/10 configuration with AMD RAID Xpert2 Technology through the onboard AMD B650 chipset. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7.
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USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND AB A USB_E12 PIN 1 B USB_E34 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. Chapter 1 10.
USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND AB A USB_E12 PIN 1 B USB_E34 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. Chapter 1 10.
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... Aura RGB header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 12.
... Aura RGB header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 12.
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...-definition audio capability. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to avail of the installed CPU). 14. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AAFP PIN 1 PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SENSE_SEND PORT2L HD-audio-compliant pin definition We recommend that supports HD Audio. CPU Over...
...-definition audio capability. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to avail of the installed CPU). 14. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AAFP PIN 1 PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SENSE_SEND PORT2L HD-audio-compliant pin definition We recommend that supports HD Audio. CPU Over...
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... System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V Ground Ground Speaker Intruder# PANEL PIN 1 CHASSIS HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 The System Power LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on...
... System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V Ground Ground Speaker Intruder# PANEL PIN 1 CHASSIS HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 The System Power LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on...
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Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to form a daisy chain-configuration. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 Chapter 1 I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE# FORCE_PWR TB_CIO_PLUG_EVENT SLP_S3# SLP_S5# GND RTD3_SW 19. ThunderboltTM header The Thunderbolt™ header allows you to ...
Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to form a daisy chain-configuration. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 Chapter 1 I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE# FORCE_PWR TB_CIO_PLUG_EVENT SLP_S3# SLP_S5# GND RTD3_SW 19. ThunderboltTM header The Thunderbolt™ header allows you to ...
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PLUG_8PIN_PWR Chapter 1 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-23 22. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.
PLUG_8PIN_PWR Chapter 1 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-23 22. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.
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... the CPU. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all power cables before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
... the CPU. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all power cables before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...