TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI)
Motherboard
E16520
First Edition
April 2020
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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About this guide........................................................................................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................................... |
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TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) specifications summary.................................. |
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Connectors with shared bandwidth........................................................................... |
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Chapter 1 |
Product introduction |
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Before you proceed...................................................................................... |
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Motherboard overview.................................................................................. |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... |
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System memory............................................................................................ |
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M.2 installation............................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 |
BIOS and RAID Support |
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Knowing BIOS............................................................................................... |
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BIOS setup program..................................................................................... |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3........................................................................................... |
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3............................................................................... |
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RAID configurations..................................................................................... |
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Appendix |
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
•Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.ASUS website
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard |
1 x TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) motherboard |
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Cables |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
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1 x I/O Shield |
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1 x M.2 Rubber package |
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1 x M.2 SSD screw package |
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1 x TUF Gaming sticker |
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1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas |
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Application DVD |
1 x Support DVD |
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Documentation |
1 x TUF Certification card |
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1 x User manual |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphics
Expansion Slots
Multi-GPU Support
Storage
AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors*
*Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
AMD B550 Chipset
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4400(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600
(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
*ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
*Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMITM 2.1(4K@60HZ)
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 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 RAID on CPU function. **PCIEX16_2 will run x2 mode when PCIEX1 is used.
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
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)
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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TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) specifications summary
Ethernet
Wireless &
Bluetooth
USB
Audio
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
Support 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports PCIe interface
Bluetooth v5.1*
*Bluetooth 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
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
Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
-Supports Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
-Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
-Rear optical S/PDIF out port
-Premium Japanese audio capacitors
-Audio Shielding
-Dedicated audio PCB layers
-Audio cover
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMITM port
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
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TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) specifications summary
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
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1 x 24-pin Main Power connector |
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1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector |
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Storage related |
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2 x M.2 slots (Key M) |
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
Internal I/O |
USB |
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
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2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header |
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2 x AURA RGB headers |
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1 x Clear CMOS header |
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1 x COM Port header |
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1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) |
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1 x Speaker header |
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1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) |
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1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header |
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
-ASUS DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with Dr. MOS)
-ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
-ASUS ESD Guards
-TUF LANGuard
-ASUS Overvoltage Protection
-ASUS SafeSlot
-ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
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ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device |
Special Features |
[yellow green]) |
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ASUS Q-Slot |
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
-BIOS FlashBack™ button
-BIOS FlashBack™ LED
-Procool
AURA Sync
-Standard RGB headers
-Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
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TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) specifications summary
Software
Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
-Aura Creator
-Aura Sync
-AI Noise Cancelling Microphone
AI Suite 3
-Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO EPU
Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+
-EZ update
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DAEMON Tools
DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
WinRAR
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Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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Connectors with shared bandwidth
KBMS _USB78
U32G1_3-6
BIOS_FLBK
FLBK_LED1
M.2(WIFI)
HDMI _DP
U32G2_C2
LAN_U32G2_1
AUDIO
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CPU_FAN |
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SOCKET AM4 |
DIMM A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) |
DIMM A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) |
DIMM B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) |
DIMM B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) |
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FAN1 |
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BIOS |
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M.2 |
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BOOT
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ADD_GEN 2 |
F_PANEL |
AMD
B550
CLRTC
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
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PCIEX16_2 |
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Product introduction |
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1.1Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
•Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.2Motherboard overview
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U32G2_C2 |
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LAN_U32G2_1 |
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AUDIO
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DIMM A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) |
DIMM A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) |
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CHA FAN1 |
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CHA_FAN2 USB_E12 USB_E34 |
SPEAKER |
AAFP |
COM |
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 |
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RGB_HEADER2 |
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ADD_GEN 2 |
F_PANEL |
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Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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