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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.5 M.2 installation 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.5 M.2 installation 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-8 iii
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...8482; Graphics Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for RAID on the next page) vi TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot** *Support PCIe bifurcation for CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous...
...8482; Graphics Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for RAID on the next page) vi TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot** *Support PCIe bifurcation for CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous...
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...Front Panel Jack-retasking - TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Support RAID 0, 1, 10...
...Front Panel Jack-retasking - TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Support RAID 0, 1, 10...
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... x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS SafeSlot - Aluminum M.2 heatsink (continued on the next page) viii TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary...
... x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS SafeSlot - Aluminum M.2 heatsink (continued on the next page) viii TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary...
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... specifications. ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS EZ DIY - AURA RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AI Noise-Canceling Microphone AI Suite 3 - Refer to change without notice. Aura Creator - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Procool AURA Sync - Aura Sync - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows 10 64-bit...
... specifications. ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS EZ DIY - AURA RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AI Noise-Canceling Microphone AI Suite 3 - Refer to change without notice. Aura Creator - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Procool AURA Sync - Aura Sync - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows 10 64-bit...
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Motherboard overview 5 4 16 KBMS _USB78 U32G1_3-6 EATX12V DIGI+ VRM 19 BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED1 M.2(WIFI) 1 4 24.4cm(9.6in) 11 2 RGB_HEADER1 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN BOOT VGA CPU DRAM 18 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit...
ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Motherboard overview 5 4 16 KBMS _USB78 U32G1_3-6 EATX12V DIGI+ VRM 19 BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED1 M.2(WIFI) 1 4 24.4cm(9.6in) 11 2 RGB_HEADER1 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN BOOT VGA CPU DRAM 18 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit...
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... 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Shared Control A A - Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are sold separately. • When using 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors and a Hyper M.2 X16 series card with the PCI Express specification. For more details, refer to System memory. 3. Ensure to enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. 4. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4...
... 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Shared Control A A - Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are sold separately. • When using 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors and a Hyper M.2 X16 series card with the PCI Express specification. For more details, refer to System memory. 3. Ensure to enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. 4. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4...
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... addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with Radeon™ Graphics Processors, M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • For AMD B550 chipset, M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to the USB connectors. PIN 1 +5V Data Ground ADD_GEN 2 ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-3 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with Radeon™ Graphics Processors, M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • For AMD B550 chipset, M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to the USB connectors. PIN 1 +5V Data Ground ADD_GEN 2 ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-3 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. COM Port header This header is purchased separately. +3V_BAT GND 12. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. PIN 1 2. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. COM Port header This header is purchased separately. +3V_BAT GND 12. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. PIN 1 2. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install...
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... [HD Audio]. Ground HWRST# (NC) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. A TPM system also helps enhance TPM network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect the HDD +HDD_LED- Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L • If you turn on the system power, and...
... [HD Audio]. Ground HWRST# (NC) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. A TPM system also helps enhance TPM network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect the HDD +HDD_LED- Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L • If you turn on the system power, and...
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... the audio ports in a 4 channel, 5.1 channel, or 7.1 channel audio configuration. 9. USB 2.0 ports. HDMITM port. Refer to the audio configuration table for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. 7. Press the BIOS FlashBackTM button for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® devices. 15. Rear Speaker Out 5.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 7.1-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-7 This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for three seconds until the FlashBackTM LED...
... the audio ports in a 4 channel, 5.1 channel, or 7.1 channel audio configuration. 9. USB 2.0 ports. HDMITM port. Refer to the audio configuration table for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. 7. Press the BIOS FlashBackTM button for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® devices. 15. Rear Speaker Out 5.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 7.1-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-7 This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for three seconds until the FlashBackTM LED...
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... mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Check with the retailer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-9 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same...
... mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Check with the retailer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 1-9 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same...
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... BIOS version for settings and options. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 2-1 Please refer to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as TG550MZW.CAP for this user manual refers to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual...
... BIOS version for settings and options. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 2-1 Please refer to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as TG550MZW.CAP for this user manual refers to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual...
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... using the first two options. Do this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide...
... using the first two options. Do this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 2-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 2-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains...
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2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the latest BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and...
2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the latest BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and...
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... drive. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 2-5 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configuration. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the RAID Configuration Guide which...
... drive. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) 2-5 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configuration. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the RAID Configuration Guide which...
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... with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for help. End-users and installers must not be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is encouraged to try to comply with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) A-1 This equipment...
... with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for help. End-users and installers must not be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is encouraged to try to comply with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) A-1 This equipment...
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... waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) A-5 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Regional notice for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
... waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI) A-5 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Regional notice for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.