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... product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to the source code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we... the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. This offer is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of the product is valid to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO ...
... product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to the source code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we... the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. This offer is defaced or missing. or (2) the serial number of the product is valid to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO ...
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... installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID...
... installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID...
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...2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x 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 (continued on the next page) vi ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet USB AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
...2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x 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 (continued on the next page) vi ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet USB AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
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...pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 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 Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header (continued on the next page) vii ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications...
...pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 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 Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header (continued on the next page) vii ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications...
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... M.2 heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback™ button - Aura Sync - EZ Update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Radar III - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3 - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header ROG Exclusive Software - ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal...
... M.2 heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback™ button - Aura Sync - EZ Update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Radar III - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3 - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header ROG Exclusive Software - ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal...
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ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Please refer to change without notice. ix
ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Please refer to change without notice. ix
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... or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so...
... or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so...
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... refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-7 3. Dual VGA x16 x4 • We recommend that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA x16 - Failure to do so may cause you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the...
... refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-7 3. Dual VGA x16 x4 • We recommend that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA x16 - Failure to do so may cause you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the...
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... series card configuration Slot PCIe bifurcation settings in PCIe x16 slots with different Ryzen™ CPUs 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors (Support PCIe Gen 4 SSDs) Supported SSDs PCIEX16_1 4 • Hyper M.2 X16 series card is purchased separately. • When using 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors and a Hyper M.2 X16 series card with 4 M.2 SSDs, if you wish to connect a display, we suggest installing a VGA card to PCIe X16_2, which will run at x4. • Set PCIEX16_1 to [PCIe RAID Mode] under BIOS settings...
... series card configuration Slot PCIe bifurcation settings in PCIe x16 slots with different Ryzen™ CPUs 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors (Support PCIe Gen 4 SSDs) Supported SSDs PCIEX16_1 4 • Hyper M.2 X16 series card is purchased separately. • When using 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors and a Hyper M.2 X16 series card with 4 M.2 SSDs, if you wish to connect a display, we suggest installing a VGA card to PCIe X16_2, which will run at x4. • Set PCIEX16_1 to [PCIe RAID Mode] under BIOS settings...
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... 1 4. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-9 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. A CPU_FAN AB B CPU_OPT FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND C CHA_FAN1 FAN PWM FAN IN D AIO_PUMP FAN PWR GND CD GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN...
... 1 4. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-9 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. A CPU_FAN AB B CPU_OPT FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND C CHA_FAN1 FAN PWM FAN IN D AIO_PUMP FAN PWR GND CD GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN...
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A A M.2_1(SOCKET3) B B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes Key M design and type 2242/2260 /2280/22110 storage devices. • M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes Key M design and type 2242/2260/2280/ 22110 storage devices. • When M.2_2 slot is purchased separately. The M.2 SSD module is populated , SATA6G_5/6 will be disabled. M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 6.
A A M.2_1(SOCKET3) B B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes Key M design and type 2242/2260 /2280/22110 storage devices. • M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes Key M design and type 2242/2260/2280/ 22110 storage devices. • When M.2_2 slot is purchased separately. The M.2 SSD module is populated , SATA6G_5/6 will be disabled. M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 6.
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... to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A B C A B GND C RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. •...
... to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A B C A B GND C RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. •...
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... LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up when the system is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header The Addressable Gen 2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power...
... LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up when the system is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header The Addressable Gen 2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power...
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... motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for all models. 2.1.1 1 CPU installation • The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system The diagrams in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU...
... motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for all models. 2.1.1 1 CPU installation • The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system The diagrams in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU...
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... 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off . 3. Turn on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 2-17 If you press the ATX power button. External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to...
... 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off . 3. Turn on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 2-17 If you press the ATX power button. External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to...
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... 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Please refer to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file...
... 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Please refer to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file...
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... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB...
... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB...
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... function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 3-3 Press...
... function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 3-3 Press...
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... boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.5 ASUS...
... boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.5 ASUS...
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... size or larger than the existing drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 3-5 RAID 10 is required for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. For more information on system licensing) configurations. Use of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software...
... size or larger than the existing drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 3-5 RAID 10 is required for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. For more information on system licensing) configurations. Use of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software...