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... read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of the product, refer to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2022 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw For product...
... read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of the product, refer to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2022 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw For product...
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Internal Connectors 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 31 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 33 4-1 Operating System Installation 33 4-2 Drivers Installation 34 Chapter 5 Appendix...35 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 Regulatory Notices...36...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Internal Connectors 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 31 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 33 4-1 Operating System Installation 33 4-2 Drivers Installation 34 Chapter 5 Appendix...35 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 Regulatory Notices...36...
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... 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 S/PDIF Out 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x1 M.2 WIFIjk x1 Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN AMD Chipset 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 j Only for B650M AORUS ELITE AX...
... 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 S/PDIF Out 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x1 M.2 WIFIjk x1 Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN AMD Chipset 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 j Only for B650M AORUS ELITE AX...
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j Only for B650M AORUS ELITE AX. - 6 - k Only for B650M AORUS PRO AX. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. 1-3 Box Contents 55 B650M AORUS PRO AX, B650M AORUS PRO, B650M AORUS ELITE AX, or B650M AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Antennajk 55 Two SATA cables 55 M.2 screw * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
j Only for B650M AORUS ELITE AX. - 6 - k Only for B650M AORUS PRO AX. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. 1-3 Box Contents 55 B650M AORUS PRO AX, B650M AORUS PRO, B650M AORUS ELITE AX, or B650M AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Antennajk 55 Two SATA cables 55 M.2 screw * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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...; Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable 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 the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip...
...; Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable 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 the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip...
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...; CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) j Only for B650M AORUS ELITE AX. - 8 - BLUETOOTH 5.3 - Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - k Only for B650M AORUS PRO...
...; CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) j Only for B650M AORUS ELITE AX. - 8 - BLUETOOTH 5.3 - Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - k Only for B650M AORUS PRO...
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... 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 CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 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 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial...
... 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 CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 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 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial...
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... vary by motherboard model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. j Only for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-PRO-AX-rev-10?m=dl#support-d https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-PRO-rev-10...
... vary by motherboard model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. j Only for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-PRO-AX-rev-10?m=dl#support-d https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-PRO-rev-10...
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... the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on hardware installation. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Alignment Key Notch AM5 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...
... the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on hardware installation. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Alignment Key Notch AM5 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 When installing a single memory module, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for...
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 When installing a single memory module, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for...
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... BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card...
... BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card...
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2-6 Back Panel Connectors jk Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this port for B650M AORUS ELITE AX. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your system is complete. k Only for USB devices. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown...
2-6 Back Panel Connectors jk Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this port for B650M AORUS ELITE AX. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your system is complete. k Only for USB devices. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown...
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... Panel Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a You can change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. 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 2.0 specification. The following describes the states of an audio jack using this port for USB devices. Before using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices...
... Panel Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a You can change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. 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 2.0 specification. The following describes the states of an audio jack using this port for USB devices. Before using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices...
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.... _ •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. S 1 23 _0 1 23 1 23 1 23 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan HeadSeBr_) The fan header is the ground wire). F_USB3 F_USB30 3 B_ F_USB3 _3 U When connecting a fan cable, be connected to Pin 1 of the LED strip must be sure to Fthe header. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense _U 4 PWM Speed Control _ F B F_USB3 F Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1/2/3 SYS_FAN4_PUMP CPU_OPT...
.... _ •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. S 1 23 _0 1 23 1 23 1 23 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan HeadSeBr_) The fan header is the ground wire). F_USB3 F_USB30 3 B_ F_USB3 _3 U When connecting a fan cable, be connected to Pin 1 of the LED strip must be sure to Fthe header. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense _U 4 PWM Speed Control _ F B F_USB3 F Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1/2/3 SYS_FAN4_PUMP CPU_OPT...
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... to turn off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of the LED strip. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be sure to turn on the plug) of 2m. Before installing the devices, be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. 8) CPU_LED (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED...
... to turn off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of the LED strip. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be sure to turn on the plug) of 2m. Before installing the devices, be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. 8) CPU_LED (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED...
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... "SATA Configuration" for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please navigate to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. B_ Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note...
... "SATA Configuration" for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please navigate to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. B_ Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note...
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... 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 for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for...
... 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 for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for...
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... reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for how to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS...
... reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for how to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS...
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... 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 your USB thumb drive. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 33 - If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device...
... 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 your USB thumb drive. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 33 - If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device...
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... for use with this manual will result in specific environments: - Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650M AORUS PRO AX/B650M AORUS PRO/B650M AORUS ELITE AX/B650M AORUS ELITE Responsible Party - The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this device...
... for use with this manual will result in specific environments: - Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650M AORUS PRO AX/B650M AORUS PRO/B650M AORUS ELITE AX/B650M AORUS ELITE Responsible Party - The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this device...