Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX Service Manual

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B550I AORUS PRO AX

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-B55IAPW-1002R

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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

B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout...................................................................

4

B550I AORUS PRO AX 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...................................................................................................

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.....................................................................................................

32

2-7

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

33

2-8

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

36

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

37

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

37

3-2

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

39

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

40

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

44

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Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX Service Manual

B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout

Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN (Note)

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V

DP HDMI

Socket AM4

 

HDMI 1 U32_2

 

U32_1

QFLED BAT

QFLASH_PLUS

 

 

BAT

 

 

U32G2_LAN

CLR_CMOS

 

 

TYPEC

 

 

 

M_BIOS

 

 

 

iTE®

 

M2_WIFI

 

 

 

 

Super I/O

 

 

 

80

60

AMD B550

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

AUDIO

SYS_FAN2

 

 

F_

 

 

 

CODEC

TPM

D_LED B550I AORUS PRO AX DDR4_A1

M2B SB (Note)

M2A CPU

PCIEX16

DDR4 B1

ATX

 

F PANEL

SPEAKER

 

2 3

 

0 1

 

SATA3

LED C

F U32

SYS FAN1

F USB1

Box Contents

55

B550I AORUS PRO AX motherboard

55

M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)

55

Motherboard driver disc

55

One antenna

55

User's Manual

55

One fan power extension cable

55

Two SATA cables

55

One RGB LED strip extension cable

*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) The chip/connector is on the back of the motherboard. - 4 -

B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram

PCI Express 4.0/3.0 Bus

 

 

CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)

x16

 

 

 

 

x16

4 USB 3.2 Gen 1

 

DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz

Express

 

 

 

DisplayPort

AMD Socket

 

 

1 PCI

 

 

 

AM4 CPU

SPI

 

 

2 HDMI

 

BIOS

 

 

Bus

 

 

 

 

1 M.2 Socket 3

 

LPC

TPM

 

(M2A_CPU)

 

 

 

 

Bus

iTE®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super I/O

 

CODEC

3.0 x4

 

 

 

PCIe

 

 

 

 

 

 

SpeakerRearOut Center/Subwoofer

MIC Line Out Line In

SpeakerOut

 

4 SATA 6Gb/s

M.2 WIFI

Module

1 M.2 Socket 3

(M2B_SB)

Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN

RJ45

LAN

1 USB Type-C,

with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

AMD B550

 

 

 

 

1 USB 3.2 Gen 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 USB 3.2 Gen 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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1-2

Product Specifications

 

 

 

 

CPU

AMD Socket AM4, support for:

 

 

 

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/

 

 

 

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors

 

 

 

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

 

Chipset

 

AMD B550

 

 

 

 

Memory

2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 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 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics

 

Graphics

 

processors:

-1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz

*Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

-2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

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

Support for up to 3 displays at the same timeMaximum shared memory of 16 GB

Audio

 

Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec

 

 

 

* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

 

 

* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and

 

 

 

enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

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-

Module

 

 

Band

 

 

-

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

 

 

-

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors support

 

 

 

PCIe 3.0 x16 mode

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Storage Interface

1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3,

 

 

M key, type 2260/2280 SSDs:

 

 

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

 

 

SSDs

 

 

- 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonGraphics processors support

 

 

SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs

 

 

1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB) on the back of the motherboard, integrated in the

 

 

Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SSDs:

 

 

- Supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs

 

 

4 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 1 ports 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 available through the internal USB header

Internal

 

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

Connectors

 

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

 

1 x CPU fan header

 

 

2 x system fan headers

 

 

1 x addressable LED strip header

 

 

1 x RGB LED strip header

 

 

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

 

2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

 

 

1 x front panel header

 

 

1 x front panel audio header

 

 

1 x speaker 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 Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

 

1 x DisplayPort

Connectors

 

2 x HDMI ports

 

 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

 

 

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

 

 

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

 

 

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

 

 

1 x RJ-45 port

 

 

2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

 

 

3 x audio jacks

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I/O Controller

 

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

 

Voltage detection

Monitor

 

Temperature detection

 

Fan speed detection

 

 

Overheating warning

 

Fan fail warning

 

Fan speed control

 

 

 

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you

 

 

 

install.

BIOS

 

1 x 256 Mbit flash

 

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

 

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

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

 

Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm

*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.

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

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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 two 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 two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:Channel A: DDR4_A1

Channel B: DDR4_B1

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 memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

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

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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

DisplayPort (Note 1)

DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. It provides improved visuals supporting Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for Blu-ray UHD playback. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

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 DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device

to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics:

Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

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

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port)

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the 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.

•• 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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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 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

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 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.

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.

Line In/Rear 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). Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker.

Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

The Mic in jack.

(Note 1) For 3rd 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

 

 

 

 

Line In/Rear Speaker Out

 

a

a

a

 

 

 

 

 

Line Out/Front Speaker Out

a

a

a

a

 

 

 

 

 

Mic In/Center/Subwoofer

 

 

a

a

Speaker Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel Line Out/Side

 

 

 

a

Speaker Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

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

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1-7 Internal Connectors

1

3

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

16

 

 

11

 

 

7

15

 

 

13

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

4

10

12

4

5

1)

ATX_12V

9)

F_PANEL

2)

ATX

10)

F_AUDIO

3)

CPU_FAN

11)

SPEAKER

4)

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

12)

TPM

5)

D_LED

13)

F_U32

6)

LED_C

14)

F_USB1

7)

SATA3 0/1/2/3

15)

CLR_CMOS

8)

M2A_CPU/M2B_SB (Note)

16)

BAT

(Note) The connector is on the back of the motherboard.

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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