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... B550M AORUS PRO Motherboard Layout 4 B550M AORUS PRO 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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...28 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation...
... B550M AORUS PRO Motherboard Layout 4 B550M AORUS PRO 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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...28 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation...
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B550M AORUS PRO Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0/3.0 Bus x16 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz 1 PCI Express x16 HDMI AMD Socket AM4 CPU SPI BIOS DisplayPort Bus 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 LPC TPM Bus iTE® Super I/O COM Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out PCIe 3.0 x4 CODEC 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2B_SB) 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x4 x1 x1 Realtek® GbE LAN RJ45 LAN AMD B550 1 USB Type-C™...
B550M AORUS PRO Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0/3.0 Bus x16 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz 1 PCI Express x16 HDMI AMD Socket AM4 CPU SPI BIOS DisplayPort Bus 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 LPC TPM Bus iTE® Super I/O COM Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out PCIe 3.0 x4 CODEC 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2B_SB) 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x4 x1 x1 Realtek® GbE LAN RJ45 LAN AMD B550 1 USB Type-C™...
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...; GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SSDs: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to...
...; GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SSDs: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to...
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... Windows 10 64-bit 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. - 9 - EasyTune - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of apps. ON/OFF Charge - Fast Boot...
... Windows 10 64-bit 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. - 9 - EasyTune - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of apps. ON/OFF Charge - Fast Boot...
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... sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the...
... sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the...
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...begin to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - You can use this port for USB devices. Use this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only...
...begin to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - You can use this port for USB devices. Use this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only...
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... the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are 4-pin. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control...
... the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are 4-pin. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control...
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... header. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Before installing the devices, be sure to Pin 1 of GIGABYTE's website. Unplug the power cord from overheating. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of 2m. S F_ B F_USB3 7) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to the devices. - 16 - Definition 1 _3 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control...
... header. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Before installing the devices, be sure to Pin 1 of GIGABYTE's website. Unplug the power cord from overheating. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of 2m. S F_ B F_USB3 7) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to the devices. - 16 - Definition 1 _3 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control...
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... panel design may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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. Definition Pin...
... panel design may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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. Definition Pin...
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... them short for 5 seconds.) 3. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Replace the battery. 4. 16) COM (Serial Port Header...
... them short for 5 seconds.) 3. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Replace the battery. 4. 16) COM (Serial Port Header...
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... turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to switch between the two modes. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on . Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version...
... turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to switch between the two modes. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on . Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version...
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... CPU Ratio Mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to alter the voltage for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with 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...
... CPU Ratio Mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to alter the voltage for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with 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...
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... Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 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. This item is configurable only when Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports...
... Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 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. This item is configurable only when Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports...
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... to Disabled. (Note) This item is set to UMA Specified. && Display Resolution (Note) Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the total system memory size. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode...
... to Disabled. (Note) This item is set to UMA Specified. && Display Resolution (Note) Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the total system memory size. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode...
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...only when a USB storage device 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 the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your...
...only when a USB storage device 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 the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your...
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... lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is present only when you to the hardware specification of each slot. 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...
... lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is present only when you to the hardware specification of each slot. 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...
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... for temperature. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+12V/ VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. 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 determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal...
... for temperature. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+12V/ VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. 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 determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal...
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... enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot 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...
... enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot 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...
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... BIOS Setup. C. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Array Management to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: Turn on Select Physical Disks to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Next, press on your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup...
... BIOS Setup. C. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Array Management to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: Turn on Select Physical Disks to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Next, press on your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup...
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... driver. When the screen requesting you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you are ready to install the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings...
... driver. When the screen requesting you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you are ready to install the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings...