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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ...Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-19 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 configurations 3-5 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ...Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-19 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 configurations 3-5 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices...
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ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors* * Refer to 2.4/5GHz transfer speed Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Bluetooth v5.1 *BT 5.1 function will be disabled. 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS...CPU types. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) AMD B550 chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * PCIEX16_3 share bandwidth with PCIEX1_1...
ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors* * Refer to 2.4/5GHz transfer speed Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Bluetooth v5.1 *BT 5.1 function will be disabled. 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS...CPU types. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) AMD B550 chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * PCIEX16_3 share bandwidth with PCIEX1_1...
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.../192kHz playback* Audio Features: - Supports up to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type...1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C®) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1...
.../192kHz playback* Audio Features: - Supports up to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type...1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C®) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1...
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...Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS header - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ProCool - ASUS Q-CODE - ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow], CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Standard RGB header - Pre-mounted...(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF header 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header ASUS Q-Design - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Rear audio USB Type-C® connector (continued on the next page) viii
...Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS header - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ProCool - ASUS Q-CODE - ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow], CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Standard RGB header - Pre-mounted...(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF header 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header ASUS Q-Design - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Rear audio USB Type-C® connector (continued on the next page) viii
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ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Aura Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ix Overwolf - Ai...EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP - DTS® Sound Unbound - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - RAMCache III - Sonic Radar III - Aura Sync - Flexkey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ...
ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Aura Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ix Overwolf - Ai...EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP - DTS® Sound Unbound - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - RAMCache III - Sonic Radar III - Aura Sync - Flexkey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x ROG audio USB Type-C® cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x ROG audio USB Type-C® cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
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... socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 1 2 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU...
... socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 1 2 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU...
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only.
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... startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-1 Please refer to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to...in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes...
... startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-1 Please refer to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to...in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes...
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... USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows... then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3.
... USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows... then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3.
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If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-5 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. Two hard disks perform the same ...
If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-5 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. Two hard disks perform the same ...
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Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL ... the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for this transmitter must be installed to correct the interference by turning the...
Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL ... the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for this transmitter must be installed to correct the interference by turning the...