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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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ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, un-buffered memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x.../ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. (continued on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for Overclocking (EXPO™) OptiMem II * Supported memory types...
ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, un-buffered memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x.../ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. (continued on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for Overclocking (EXPO™) OptiMem II * Supported memory types...
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... header with 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 - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - VRM heatsink design...
... header with 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 - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - VRM heatsink design...
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...Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows... issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DTS® Sound Unbound - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating...
...Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows... issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DTS® Sound Unbound - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating...
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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 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.
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... the recommended VGA configuration. Chapter 1 M.2_3(SOCKET3) BATTERY PCIEX16_2 Please refer to do so may cause you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. M.2_3 -... when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... the recommended VGA configuration. Chapter 1 M.2_3(SOCKET3) BATTERY PCIEX16_2 Please refer to do so may cause you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. M.2_3 -... when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7. You can create a RAID 0/1/10 configuration with AMD RAID Xpert2 Technology through the onboard AMD B650 chipset. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and...
ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7. You can create a RAID 0/1/10 configuration with AMD RAID Xpert2 Technology through the onboard AMD B650 chipset. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and...
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits in this section are the same for all power cables before installing the CPU. Unplug all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that ... installation steps are for the AM5 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging 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. Chapter 2: Basic...
Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits in this section are the same for all power cables before installing the CPU. Unplug all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that ... installation steps are for the AM5 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging 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. Chapter 2: Basic...
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... the file as SB650A.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating... storage device and filename/file format error. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. If the BIOS program is zipped together with your computer. 5. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 2-19 Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three...
... the file as SB650A.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating... storage device and filename/file format error. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. If the BIOS program is zipped together with your computer. 5. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 2-19 Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three...
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...in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes ...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
...in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes ...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch... to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch... to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder...
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... but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in data loss. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 This configuration is required...
... but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in data loss. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 This configuration is required...
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... is encouraged to try to the following measures: - Appendix ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI A-1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA...
... is encouraged to try to the following measures: - Appendix ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI A-1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA...