Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master Service Manual

5 (1)

B550AORUSMASTER

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-B55AMST-1001R

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documentations:

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout..................................................................

4

B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram.....................................................

5

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................

6

1-1

Installation Precautions.....................................................................................

6

1-2

Product Specifications......................................................................................

7

1-3

Installing the CPU...........................................................................................

11

1-4

Installing the Memory......................................................................................

11

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................

12

1-6

Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................

12

1-7

Internal Connectors........................................................................................

15

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................

24

2-1

Startup Screen................................................................................................

24

2-2

The Main Menu...............................................................................................

25

2-3

Favorites (F11)................................................................................................

26

2-4

Tweaker..........................................................................................................

27

2-5

Settings...........................................................................................................

30

2-6

System Info.....................................................................................................

35

2-7

Boot................................................................................................................

36

2-8

Save & Exit.....................................................................................................

39

Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................

40

3-1 Configuring a RAID Set..................................................................................

40

3-2

Drivers Installation..........................................................................................

42

3-3

Debug LED Codes..........................................................................................

43

Regulatory Notices....................................................................................................

47

Contact Us.................................................................................................................

52

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Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master Service Manual

B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout

 

ATX_12V2

CPU_OPT

D_LED2 LED_C2

USB20

ATX_12V1

CPU_FAN

NOISE_

 

 

SYS_FAN1

 

SENSOR

 

 

 

M2_WIFI

 

 

 

USB_HDMI USB 2.0 Hub

Socket AM4

DB_PORT (Note)

 

U32G2_1

QFLED

QFLASH_PLUS

U32G2_2

U32G2C

U32G2_LAN

LED_CPU

AUDIO

 

B_BIOS

M_BIOS

 

Realtek®

110

80

42

2.5GbE LAN

 

PCIEX16

 

 

 

B550 AORUS MASTER

 

 

 

M2A CPU

A1

A2

B1

B2

 

DDR4_

DDR4_

DDR4_

DDR4_

BAT

ATX

 

 

EC TEMP1

FAN4 SYS FAN5 PUMP

SYS FAN2

 

SYS_

 

CPU DRAM

 

 

VGA BOOT

 

 

110

80

42

PCIEX4_1

M2B_CPU

AMD B550

CODEC

110

80

 

42

PCIEX4_2

USB 2.0 Hub

F_AUDIO

LED_C1

 

 

 

 

 

D_LED1

 

F_USB2

 

Box Contents

EC_TEMP2

F_USB1

 

 

 

M2C_CPU

iTE®

 

Super I/O

F_U32

TPM

SYS_FAN3

 

SYS_FAN6_PUMP

 

4 2 0 SATA3 5 3 1

CLR_CMOS

F_PANEL

55

B550 AORUS MASTER motherboard

55

One antenna

55

Motherboard driver disc

55

Four SATA cables

55

User's Manual

55

Two thermistor cables

55

Quick Installation Guide

55

One noise detection cable

55

One RGB LED strip extension cable

55

Two Velcro cable ties

55

One addressable LED strip adapter cable

55

One G Connector

*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 3. - 4 -

B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express 4.0/3.0 Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 M.2 Socket 3

ExpressPCI1x16

 

 

 

 

 

ExpressPCI1x8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(M2A_CPU)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 M.2 Socket 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(M2B_CPU/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M2C_CPU)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 USB 3.2 Gen 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)

DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz

AMD Socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM4 CPU

SPI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC

 

 

 

TPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus

 

 

 

iTE®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIe 3.0 x4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x4

1 x PCI Express x4

SpeakerRearOut Center/Subwoofer

MIC Line Out Line In

S/PDIFOut

SpeakerOut

 

 

4 SATA 6Gb/s

(SATA3 0~3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.2 WIFI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module

PCI Express 3.0 Bus

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

x4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

Realtek®

 

x4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5GbE LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

2 SATA 6Gb/s

 

1 x PCI

 

 

 

 

 

(SATA3 4/5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 USB Type-C,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.2 Gen 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 USB 3.2 Gen 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMD B550

 

 

 

 

 

Type A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 USB 3.2 Gen 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 USB 2.0/1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hub

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 USB 2.0/1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions.

- 6 -

1-2 Product Specifications

CPU

 

AMD Socket AM4, support for:

 

 

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/

 

 

New Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors

 

 

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

Chipset

 

AMD B550

 

 

 

Memory

 

4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)

 

 

of system memory

 

Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

 

Dual channel memory architecture

 

Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules

 

Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

 

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

 

 

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

 

 

modules.)

Onboard

 

Integrated in the New Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors:

Graphics

 

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

 

 

*

Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

 

Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Audio

 

Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec

 

 

*

The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

 

Support for DTS:X® Ultra

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

 

Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)

Wireless

 

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200

Communication

 

- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band

Module

 

- BLUETOOTH 5

 

 

- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate

 

 

*

Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

Expansion Slots

 

1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:

 

 

- 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode

 

 

- New Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors support

 

 

PCIe 3.0 x16 mode

 

 

*

For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

 

 

 

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

 

 

*

The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors.

 

 

 

The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the

 

 

 

M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU connector.

2 x PCI Express x16 slots (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2), integrated in the Chipset:

-Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode

*The PCIEX4_2 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The PCIEX4_2 slot operates at up to x2 mode when a device is installed in the SATA3 4 or SATA3 5 connector.

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Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2280/22110 SSDs:

-3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs

-New Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs

2 x M.2 connectors (M2B_CPU/M2C_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2280/22110 SSDs:

-3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs

-New Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset:

 

 

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

USB

 

CPU:

 

 

 

- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

 

 

Chipset:

 

 

 

- 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

 

 

- 1 x USB 3.2

Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

 

 

- 2 x USB 3.2

Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header

-2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panelChipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

-8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

Connectors

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

1 x CPU fan header

 

1 x water cooling CPU fan header

 

4 x system fan headers

 

2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers

 

2 x addressable LED strip headers

 

2 x RGB LED strip headers

 

1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header

 

3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

 

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

1 x front panel header

 

1 x front panel audio header

 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 

1 x noise detection header

 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S

 

module only)

 

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

 

2 x temperature sensor headers

- 8 -

Back Panel

 

2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

Connectors

 

1 x HDMI port

 

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)

 

1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

 

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

 

1 x RJ-45 port

 

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

 

5 x audio jacks

I/O Controller

 

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

 

Voltage detection

Monitor

 

Temperature detection

 

Fan speed detection

 

Water cooling flow rate detection

 

 

Overheating warning

 

Fan fail warning

 

Fan speed control

 

 

 

* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan

 

 

 

(pump) you install.

 

 

Noise detection

BIOS

 

2 x 256 Mbit flash

 

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

 

Support for DualBIOS

 

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features

 

Support for APP Center

 

 

 

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

 

 

 

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecifications.

 

 

-

@BIOS

 

 

-

EasyTune

 

 

-

Fast Boot

 

 

-

Game Boost

 

 

-

ON/OFF Charge

 

 

-

RGB Fusion

 

 

-

Smart Backup

 

 

-

System Information Viewer

 

Support for Q-Flash Plus

 

 

Support for Q-Flash

 

Support for Xpress Install

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Bundled

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Software

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)

 

Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating

Support for Windows 10 64-bit

System

 

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

- 10 -

Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

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 power outlet before installing the

 

 

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

 

••

Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

 

••

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

 

••

Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage

 

 

of the CPU may occur.

 

••

Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended

 

 

that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the

 

 

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

 

 

specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics

 

 

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.

A Small Triangle

 

A Small Triangle

 

Marking Denotes Pin

AM4 Socket

AM4 CPU

Marking Denotes CPU

One of the Socket

 

Pin One

 

 

 

 

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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.

•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.

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Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration:

 

DDR4_A1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_B2

2 Modules

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

4 Modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)

Use this connector to connect an antenna.

Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better signal reception.

HDMI Port (Note 1)

The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus(Note 2), make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first.

Q-Flash Plus Button (Note 2)

Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest

BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

 

 

 

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

 

Activity LED:

 

Speed LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State

Description

 

State

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

2.5 Gbps data rate

 

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

1 Gbps data rate

 

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

100 Mbps data rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB Type-C Port

The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.

Rear Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Line In/Side Speaker Out

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out/Front Speaker Out

The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used).

Mic In/Side Speaker Out

The Mic in jack.

(Note 1) For new Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors only.

(Note 2) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.

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Audio Jack Configurations:

Jack

Headphone/

4-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

2-channel

 

 

 

 

Center/Subwoofer Speaker

 

 

a

a

Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear Speaker Out

 

a

a

a

Line In/Side Speaker Out

 

 

 

a

Line Out/Front Speaker Out

a

a

a

a

Mic In/Side Speaker Out

 

 

 

a

If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

4

1

1

6

3

8

10

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

15

8

10

7

17

4

5

16

18

14

1)

ATX_12V1/ATX_12V2

12)

SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

2)

ATX

13)

M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_CPU

3)

CPU_FAN

14)

F_PANEL

4)

SYS_FAN1/2/3/4

15)

F_AUDIO

5)

SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP

16)

F_U32

6)

CPU_OPT

17)

F_USB1/F_USB2

7)

EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2

18)

TPM

8)

D_LED1/D_LED2

19)

CLR_CMOS

9)

LED_CPU

20)

BAT

10)

LED_C1/LED_C2

21)

CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT

11)

NOISE_SENSOR

 

 

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V1/ATX_12V2/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power

Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

 

 

ATX_12V1:

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

3

4

1

GND

 

 

1

2

2

GND

 

 

ATX_12V1

 

3

+12V

 

 

 

4

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX_12V2:

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

5

8

1

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

5

+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

1

4

2

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6

+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

ATX_12V2

 

3

GND

7

+12V

 

 

4

GND

8

+12V

 

 

ATX:

 

 

 

12

24

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

1

3.3V

13

3.3V

 

 

2

3.3V

14

-12V

 

 

3

GND

15

GND

 

 

4

+5V

16

PS_ON (soft On/Off)

 

 

5

GND

17

GND

 

 

6

+5V

18

GND

 

 

7

GND

19

GND

 

 

8

Power Good

20

NC

 

 

9

5VSB (stand by +5V)

21

+5V

 

 

10

+12V

22

+5V

 

 

11

+12V (Only for 2x12-pin

23

+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

1

13

12

ATX)

24

GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

 

 

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX

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