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...ELITE AX/B550M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout 4 B550M AORUS ELITE AX/B550M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
...ELITE AX/B550M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout 4 B550M AORUS ELITE AX/B550M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
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... x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: - AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode - AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode MM Only for B550M AORUS ELITE AX. - 7 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for HDMI 2.1 version...
... x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: - AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode - AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode MM Only for B550M AORUS ELITE AX. - 7 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for HDMI 2.1 version...
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... internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI...
... internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI...
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...; Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Smart Backup - EasyTune...
...; Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Smart Backup - EasyTune...
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... not turn on hardware installation. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Locate the pin one direction...
... not turn on hardware installation. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Locate the pin one direction...
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...@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. HDMI Port (Note 1) The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may...
...@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. HDMI Port (Note 1) The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may...
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.../Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in jack. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html MM Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) j Use this audio jack for B550M AORUS ELITE AX. (Note 1) For AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus...
.../Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in jack. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html MM Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) j Use this audio jack for B550M AORUS ELITE AX. (Note 1) For AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus...
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... wire). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage to all devices are 4-pin. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control...
... wire). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage to all devices are 4-pin. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control...
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... the Q-Flash Plus button. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when...
... the Q-Flash Plus button. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when...
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... problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies...
... problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies...
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... the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage settings. (Default: Auto...
... the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage settings. (Default: Auto...
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... install a CPU and a memory module that support this function. && PPC Adjustment (Note 1) Allows you to fix the PState of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets...
... install a CPU and a memory module that support this function. && PPC Adjustment (Note 1) Allows you to fix the PState of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets...
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... memory size. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will automatically 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 function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables...
... memory size. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will automatically 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 function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables...
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... system is connected to the Internet. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse 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 item to Disabled. ...
... system is connected to the Internet. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse 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 item to Disabled. ...
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... to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in operating system that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing the OS from the network to check the presence of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables...
... to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in operating system that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing the OS from the network to check the presence of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables...
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... chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
... chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
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... control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. The fan stops operation when the temperature is not connected or fails. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. 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 Lets the BIOS...
... control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. The fan stops operation when the temperature is not connected or fails. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. 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 Lets the BIOS...
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... supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option...
... supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option...
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... PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in the SATA/M.2 connectors on your power supply to the hard drives. Steps: Turn on the motherboard. Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup...
... PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in the SATA/M.2 connectors on your power supply to the hard drives. Steps: Turn on the motherboard. Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup...
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... the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on configuring a RAID array. Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to the location of the hard drives being installed). Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Finally, continue the OS installation. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI...
... the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on configuring a RAID array. Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to the location of the hard drives being installed). Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Finally, continue the OS installation. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI...