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... RAID 0 Disk will cause data damage or data loss. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is an instruction for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in our support CD, then you to a second drive. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will double the data transfer rate...
... RAID 0 Disk will cause data damage or data loss. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is an instruction for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in our support CD, then you to a second drive. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will double the data transfer rate...
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... drive. During system boot, press or key to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. Go to enter UEFI setup utility. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . B.... to finish the driver copy process. D. STEP 4: Windows installation A. Please install the DVD-ROM. Follow instructions to finish the configuration. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 C.
... drive. During system boot, press or key to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. Go to enter UEFI setup utility. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . B.... to finish the driver copy process. D. STEP 4: Windows installation A. Please install the DVD-ROM. Follow instructions to finish the configuration. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 C.
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A. During system boot, press or key to finish the configuration. C. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. STEP 2.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP2.1 or STEP2.2 to enter UEFI setup utility. E. B. Follow ...your USB flash disk. 14 D. Click to save to finish the driver copy process. Insert the Support CD into the DVD-ROM drive. Go to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. STEP 2.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into one of the USB port. Select "Create Array". K. ...
A. During system boot, press or key to finish the configuration. C. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. STEP 2.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP2.1 or STEP2.2 to enter UEFI setup utility. E. B. Follow ...your USB flash disk. 14 D. Click to save to finish the driver copy process. Insert the Support CD into the DVD-ROM drive. Go to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. STEP 2.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into one of the USB port. Select "Create Array". K. ...
User Manual
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... with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B550M Steel Legend Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B550M Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B550M Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock B550M Steel Legend motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because...
... with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B550M Steel Legend Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B550M Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B550M Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock B550M Steel Legend motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because...
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.../2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 22 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. PCIE3: Gen3 x4 mode)* 2 * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot PCIE3: Gen3...
.../2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, unbuffered memory* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 22 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. PCIE3: Gen3 x4 mode)* 2 * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot PCIE3: Gen3...
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...requires 32GB system memory installed. • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Shared memory default 2GB. B550M Steel Legend Graphics Audio • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • 15μ Gold ...Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module • Integrated AMD RadeonTM...
...requires 32GB system memory installed. • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Shared memory default 2GB. B550M Steel Legend Graphics Audio • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • 15μ Gold ...Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module • Integrated AMD RadeonTM...
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... 2.5G LAN Software - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - User Customized Priority Control • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (on I/O Panel Shield) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse... Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in use, the other one will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Renoir)** English 4
... 2.5G LAN Software - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - User Customized Priority Control • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (on I/O Panel Shield) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse... Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in use, the other one will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Renoir)** English 4
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... Protection) English 5 tor) • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- B550M Steel Legend • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s)** ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB...
... Protection) English 5 tor) • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- B550M Steel Legend • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s)** ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB...
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... supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, 1.05V_PROM_ S5, 2.5V_PROM, +1.8VSB, VDDP Voltage...
... supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, 1.05V_PROM_ S5, 2.5V_PROM, +1.8VSB, VDDP Voltage...
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AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 Frequency (Mhz) - SR 3200 - otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. It is ..., speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. DR - - 3200 - DR -
AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 Frequency (Mhz) - SR 3200 - otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. It is ..., speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. DR - - 3200 - DR -
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...+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There are two headers on this motherboard. English 28 Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be disabled. Each USB 2.0 header can... on this motherboard. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 16) SATA3_6 SATA3_4 SATA3_1 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this header. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 12) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No...
...+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There are two headers on this motherboard. English 28 Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be disabled. Each USB 2.0 header can... on this motherboard. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 16) SATA3_6 SATA3_4 SATA3_1 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this header. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 12) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No...
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... Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. B. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to function correctly. D. B550M Steel Legend (19-pin F_USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 19) IntA_P_D+ IntA_P_DGND IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTXGND IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRXVbus 1 Vbus IntA_P_SSRXIntA_P_SSRX...
... Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. B. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to function correctly. D. B550M Steel Legend (19-pin F_USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 19) IntA_P_D+ IntA_P_DGND IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTXGND IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRXVbus 1 Vbus IntA_P_SSRXIntA_P_SSRX...
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...-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. B550M Steel Legend ATX 12V Power 8 5 Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) 4 1 (see p.7, No. 22) SPI_DQ3 +3.3V Dummy CLK SPI_MOSI RST# TPM_PIRQ 1 SPI_TPM_CS# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates...
...-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. B550M Steel Legend ATX 12V Power 8 5 Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) 4 1 (see p.7, No. 22) SPI_DQ3 +3.3V Dummy CLK SPI_MOSI RST# TPM_PIRQ 1 SPI_TPM_CS# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates...
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.... Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. B550M Steel Legend 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly...
.... Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. B550M Steel Legend 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly...
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... 2230 WiFi/BT module. * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. Please be used. PCB Length: 3cm Module Type: Type2230 Step 2 Find the nut location to be aware that aims to replace mPCIe and ...
... 2230 WiFi/BT module. * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. Please be used. PCB Length: 3cm Module Type: Type2230 Step 2 Find the nut location to be aware that aims to replace mPCIe and ...
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... the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 8cm Type2280 40 The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to be used. 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form...
... the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 8cm Type2280 40 The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to be used. 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form...
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung ...) SM951 (NVME) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G TM8FP2240G0C101 TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 42
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung ...) SM951 (NVME) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G TM8FP2240G0C101 TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 42
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... (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. B550M Steel Legend 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is in use, the other one will be used. The M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up...
... (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. B550M Steel Legend 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is in use, the other one will be used. The M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up...
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B550M Steel Legend M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Crucial Crucial Intel Kingston Plextor Plextor Samsung SanDisk SanDisk Team Team Team Team Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-...-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45
B550M Steel Legend M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Crucial Crucial Intel Kingston Plextor Plextor Samsung SanDisk SanDisk Team Team Team Team Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-...-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45
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... that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to ...bottom to install it. 46 English Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Please click Install All...
... that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to ...bottom to install it. 46 English Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Please click Install All...