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Table of Contents B550 GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...40 Contact...
Table of Contents B550 GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...40 Contact...
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... Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ...
... Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ...
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... Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - EasyTune - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
... Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - EasyTune - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
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... supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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... electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your device and then remove it from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Use this port for USB devices. DVI-D Port (Note...
... electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your device and then remove it from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Use this port for USB devices. DVI-D Port (Note...
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... integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to 1 Gbps...
... integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to 1 Gbps...
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... this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. B_ 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 S _S Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control SF _ _ U _0 F _ 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Incorrect connection may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). S3 _ _ _ B SS S 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the plug) of the LED strip...
... this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. B_ 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 S _S Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control SF _ _ U _0 F _ 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Incorrect connection may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). S3 _ _ _ B SS S 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the plug) of the LED strip...
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...; HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is reading...
...; HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is reading...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins...
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... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Function Keys There are for reference only and may result in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to select the item you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...
... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Function Keys There are for reference only and may result in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to select the item you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...
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..., clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this setting. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings...
..., clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this setting. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings...
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... Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). (Default: Auto...
... Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). (Default: Auto...
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... enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game Optimized Adjusts the frame buffer size based on the total system memory size. This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Enabled. Note: When using the power button...
... enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game Optimized Adjusts the frame buffer size based on the total system memory size. This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Enabled. Note: When using the power button...
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... slot is divided. Options are : Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this memory for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port...
... slot is divided. Options are : Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this memory for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port...
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... only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of times to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for...
... only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of times to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for...
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... system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 30 - This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in...
... system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 30 - This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in...
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.... (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. ƒƒ Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto...
.... (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. ƒƒ Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto...
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... Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part...
... Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part...
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Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drives. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the RAID array and set CSM Support to be included in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. B. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then, select a RAID level. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to Disabled. Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - ...
Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drives. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the RAID array and set CSM Support to be included in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. B. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then, select a RAID level. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to Disabled. Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - ...
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... OS installation steps. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. If the operating system to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first...
... OS installation steps. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. If the operating system to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first...
