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Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of a global citizen. For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE (B650 A ELITE AX ICE) B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (B650 A ELITE AX V2) B650 AORUS ELITE V2 User's Manual Rev. 1001 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable.
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... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 31 4-1 Operating System Installation 31 4-2 Drivers Installation 32 Chapter 5 Appendix...33 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 Regulatory...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 31 4-1 Operating System Installation 31 4-2 Drivers Installation 32 Chapter 5 Appendix...33 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 Regulatory...
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... 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V1 CPU_FAN ARGB_V2_2 QFLASH_PLUS QFLED M2_WIFIjk ATX_12V CPU_OPT SYS_FAN1 DP_HDMI20 USB20 U32_1 U32G2C USB 2.0 Hub U32_2 U32G2_LAN USB 3.2 Gen1 Hub AUDIO 110 80 PCIEX16 Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN 110 80 Socket AM5 110 80 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO M_BIOS SPI_TPM M2C_SB M2B_CPU M2A_CPU B650 AORUS ELITE (AX) V2 B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE ATX RST RST_SW SYS_FAN4 _PUMP CPU DRAM VGA BOOT F_U320G DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 F_U32 AMD Chipset 01...
... 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V1 CPU_FAN ARGB_V2_2 QFLASH_PLUS QFLED M2_WIFIjk ATX_12V CPU_OPT SYS_FAN1 DP_HDMI20 USB20 U32_1 U32G2C USB 2.0 Hub U32_2 U32G2_LAN USB 3.2 Gen1 Hub AUDIO 110 80 PCIEX16 Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN 110 80 Socket AM5 110 80 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO M_BIOS SPI_TPM M2C_SB M2B_CPU M2A_CPU B650 AORUS ELITE (AX) V2 B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE ATX RST RST_SW SYS_FAN4 _PUMP CPU DRAM VGA BOOT F_U320G DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 F_U32 AMD Chipset 01...
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...B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE. 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 (Note) Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2B_CPU) 1 DisplayPort 1 HDMI iTE® eSPI Super I/O Bus AM5 CPU BIOS SPI TPM Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC MIC Line Out Line In 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_SB) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x1 x1 M.2 WIFIjk Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN AMD Chipset 1 USB...
...B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE. 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 (Note) Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2B_CPU) 1 DisplayPort 1 HDMI iTE® eSPI Super I/O Bus AM5 CPU BIOS SPI TPM Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC MIC Line Out Line In 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_SB) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x1 x1 M.2 WIFIjk Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN AMD Chipset 1 USB...
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...; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment and equipment.) Expansion Slots ŠŠ CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor...
...; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment and equipment.) Expansion Slots ŠŠ CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor...
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...the internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB...
...the internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB...
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... Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE. j Only for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2. && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. k Only for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC...
... Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE. j Only for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2. && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. k Only for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can 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 install in the DDR5_A2 socket...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can 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 install in the DDR5_A2 socket...
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... make any required BIOS changes for your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that the expansion card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the...
... make any required BIOS changes for your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that the expansion card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the...
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... the USB 2.0 specification. You can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. 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 the monitor being used . j Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2. •• When removing the cable connected to connect an antenna. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission...
... the USB 2.0 specification. You can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. 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 the monitor being used . j Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2. •• When removing the cable connected to connect an antenna. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission...
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... the audio software. Use this port for USB devices. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) 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. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line out jack. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash...
... the audio software. Use this port for USB devices. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) 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. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line out jack. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash...
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... want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 17 - Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is on, that means you with several functions to use. 2-7 Onboard Button and LEDs Quick Button The reset button allows users to quickly turn on .
... want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 17 - Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is on, that means you with several functions to use. 2-7 Onboard Button and LEDs Quick Button The reset button allows users to quickly turn on .
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... on the plug) of 256 LEDs. Definition _ 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_OPT 2A 24W U _0 _F _0 F F_USB3 _ _B F_USB30 3 B •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power outlet to prevent damage to the header. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Unplug...
... on the plug) of 256 LEDs. Definition _ 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_OPT 2A 24W U _0 _F _0 F F_USB3 _ _B F_USB30 3 B •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power outlet to prevent damage to the header. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Unplug...
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... "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 7 1 3 TXN SATA3 2 0 31 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of 2m. The power pin (marked with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B RGB LED Strip Connect your computer. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header...
... "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 7 1 3 TXN SATA3 2 0 31 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of 2m. The power pin (marked with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B RGB LED Strip Connect your computer. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header...
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... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information). 19) RST (Reset Jumper) The reset jumper can connect to...
... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information). 19) RST (Reset Jumper) The reset jumper can connect to...
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... instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off (S5 shutdown state). If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in...
... instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off (S5 shutdown state). If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in...
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... 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 31 - When the screen requesting you to install the operating system. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select...
... 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 31 - When the screen requesting you to install the operating system. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select...
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... other users, the antenna type and its operation in the 5.15-to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product is not more from the body of all persons. Caution: When using an antenna of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650 A ELITE AX ICE / B650 A ELITE AX V2 / B650 AORUS ELITE...
... other users, the antenna type and its operation in the 5.15-to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product is not more from the body of all persons. Caution: When using an antenna of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650 A ELITE AX ICE / B650 A ELITE AX V2 / B650 AORUS ELITE...
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... printed on the PCB on the top left corner of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE rev. 1.0 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with... Japan Wireless Statement: 5.15 GHz 帯 ~ 5.35 GHz Wireless module approvals: To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for home and office use only. RTL8852CE Approvals for indoor use in all the requirements and other relevant provisions of the...
... printed on the PCB on the top left corner of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE rev. 1.0 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with... Japan Wireless Statement: 5.15 GHz 帯 ~ 5.35 GHz Wireless module approvals: To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for home and office use only. RTL8852CE Approvals for indoor use in all the requirements and other relevant provisions of the...
