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...; For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. Example: Changes to their respective owners....and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X."
...; For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. Example: Changes to their respective owners....and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X."
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 110 80 PCIEX1_3 F_AUDIO LED_C1 60 42 iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS SATA3 3 2 D_LED1 TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 F_U32 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B550 GAMING X motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are for reference only and...
... 110 80 PCIEX1_3 F_AUDIO LED_C1 60 42 iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS SATA3 3 2 D_LED1 TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 F_U32 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B550 GAMING X motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are for reference only and...
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...for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer ...computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic...
...for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer ...computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic...
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... Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form...
... Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form...
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...One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory 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 insert the memory, switch the direction. ...1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
...One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory 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 insert the memory, switch the direction. ...1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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.... Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-...The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0 specification. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 ...
.... Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-...The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0 specification. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 ...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V...
... to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V...
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... power outlet to prevent damage to Pin 1 of a fan with a triangle on /off the devices and your computer. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Pin No. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Incorrect connection... connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. S F_ F_USB3 B For how to the damage of GIGABYTE's website.
... power outlet to prevent damage to Pin 1 of a fan with a triangle on /off the devices and your computer. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Pin No. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Incorrect connection... connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. S F_ F_USB3 B For how to the damage of GIGABYTE's website.
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... a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 M2A_CPU 110 80 60 42 M2B_SB _3 U Follow the steps below to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. S B_BB B DEBUG PORT S S S B__B S S_ _ 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) S S B The SATA connectors conform to be installed and then screw the standoff first. Refer to create...
... a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 M2A_CPU 110 80 60 42 M2B_SB _3 U Follow the steps below to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. S B_BB B DEBUG PORT S S S B__B S S_ _ 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) S S B The SATA connectors conform to be installed and then screw the standoff first. Refer to create...
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...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 or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the chassis...Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to this header, make the device unable to this header. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, ...
...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 or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the chassis...Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to this header, make the device unable to this header. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, ...
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... modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to make adjustments for optimum performance. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the CMOS....select the item you want. •• When the system is not stable as follows and you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in ...
... modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to make adjustments for optimum performance. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the CMOS....select the item you want. •• When the system is not stable as follows and you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in ...
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...; SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when...
...; SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when...
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... 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 S3/S4/S5 state. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the operation mode of...the hardware specification of each slot. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy...
... 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 S3/S4/S5 state. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the operation mode of...the hardware specification of each slot. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy...
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... used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display...
... used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display...
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... included in this section may differ from your power supply to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in system BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA... mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in the RAID array and set them to the Array Management screen. Steps: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to Enabled. Chapter 3...
... included in this section may differ from your power supply to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in system BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA... mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in the RAID array and set them to the Array Management screen. Steps: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to Enabled. Chapter 3...
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... standard OS installation steps. The location of the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - Copy the Hw10 folder under the \BootDrv folder in the driver disc to load the... RAID driver, you do not need to load the driver. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are...
... standard OS installation steps. The location of the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - Copy the Hw10 folder under the \BootDrv folder in the driver disc to load the... RAID driver, you do not need to load the driver. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are...
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... Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •...8226; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. You...
... Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •...8226; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. You...
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...and disposed of with other waste. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of environmentally safe recycling. Déclaration de Conformit... the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B550 GAMING X Responsible Party - Under the Directive, used in a residential installation. CE Declaración de conformidad Este...
...and disposed of with other waste. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of environmentally safe recycling. Déclaration de Conformit... the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B550 GAMING X Responsible Party - Under the Directive, used in a residential installation. CE Declaración de conformidad Este...