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Motherboard ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI
Motherboard ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI
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...ROG STRIX B650E-F 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 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard... antenna installation 2-18 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-...
...ROG STRIX B650E-F 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 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard... antenna installation 2-18 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Addtional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal Pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x Rubber Packages for M.2 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 Addtional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal Pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x Rubber Packages for M.2 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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...component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. ...severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or ...
...component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. ...severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or ...
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DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. 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 B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-5 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. 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 B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-5 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
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ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-7 Chapter 1 M.2_3(SOCKET3) BATTERY PCIEX16_2 • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. ... Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure 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 installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you physical injury and damage...
ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-7 Chapter 1 M.2_3(SOCKET3) BATTERY PCIEX16_2 • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. ... Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure 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 installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you physical injury and damage...
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... Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. A ATX_12V_2 B ATX_12V_1 AB +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V... to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-9
... Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. A ATX_12V_2 B ATX_12V_1 AB +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V... to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-9
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The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to 480 Mb/s. 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 the USB connectors. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 10. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to 480 Mb/s. 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 the USB connectors. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 10. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
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Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... LED strips. RGB_HEADER PIN 1 +12V G R B Chapter 1 The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. 12. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-15
Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... LED strips. RGB_HEADER PIN 1 +12V G R B Chapter 1 The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. 12. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-15
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... CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the type of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 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. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-17 14. CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows...
... CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the type of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 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. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 1-17 14. CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows...
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits in this section are the same for all power cables before installing the CPU. Unplug all models....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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are...
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits in this section are the same for all power cables before installing the CPU. Unplug all models....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. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are...
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To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-5
To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-5
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Remove the screws from the M.2 heatsink. 2. 2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. ... screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Lift and remove the heatsink. 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-7
Remove the screws from the M.2 heatsink. 2. 2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. ... screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Lift and remove the heatsink. 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-7
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Place the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-11 Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Place the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-11 Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws!
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... light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this motherboard. 3. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-19 Manually rename the file as SB650EF.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe...by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk or power system while BIOS update is ...
... light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this motherboard. 3. ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 2-19 Manually rename the file as SB650EF.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe...by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk or power system while BIOS update is ...
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...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 ... options. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For ...
...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 ... options. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For ...
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... mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 10 is installed. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that allows the user to a second drive. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to... surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive.
... mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 10 is installed. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that allows the user to a second drive. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to... surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive.
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... out wheeled bin indicates that came with this product have been designed and verified for disposal of parts and recycling. Appendix ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI A-5 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to prevent the ...and electronic equipment) should not be placed in connection with this product. Never use in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the use accessories for other products to enable proper reuse of electronic products. France ...
... out wheeled bin indicates that came with this product have been designed and verified for disposal of parts and recycling. Appendix ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI A-5 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to prevent the ...and electronic equipment) should not be placed in connection with this product. Never use in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the use accessories for other products to enable proper reuse of electronic products. France ...