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...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 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard...Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 ...
...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 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard...Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 ...
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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 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.
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...1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe ...motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
...1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe ...motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-5 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* Chapter 1 2. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-5 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* Chapter 1 2. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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... graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. PCIe 3.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - Dual VGA x8 x8 - PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2. PCIe 4.0 x16_2 5. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-7 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1. PCIe 4.0 x16_1 3. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Triple VGA x8 x8 x4 •...
... graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. PCIe 3.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - Dual VGA x8 x8 - PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2. PCIe 4.0 x16_2 5. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-7 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1. PCIe 4.0 x16_1 3. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Triple VGA x8 x8 x4 •...
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... the header. Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A Max. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to cool the system. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-9 These are not jumpers! Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. Chapter 1 4. A B C A CPU_FAN B AIO_PUMP C CPU_OPT FAN PWM...
... the header. Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A Max. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to cool the system. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-9 These are not jumpers! Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. Chapter 1 4. A B C A CPU_FAN B AIO_PUMP C CPU_OPT FAN PWM...
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... ADD GEN 2_2 PIN 1 B The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is...ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-15 +5V Data Ground Chapter 1 11. AURA Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. Before you to the motherboard,...
... ADD GEN 2_2 PIN 1 B The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is...ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-15 +5V Data Ground Chapter 1 11. AURA Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. Before you to the motherboard,...
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ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-21 Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. SENSOR IN GND Chapter 1 19. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. T_SENSOR PIN 1 The thermal sensor is purchased separately.
ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-21 Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. SENSOR IN GND Chapter 1 19. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. T_SENSOR PIN 1 The thermal sensor is purchased separately.
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... to case. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-23 BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) CPU (RED) DRAM (YELLOW) The Q-LEDs provide the most...
... to case. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-23 BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) CPU (RED) DRAM (YELLOW) The Q-LEDs provide the most...
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... 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. The CPU fits in this section...
... 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. The CPU fits in this section...
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... and your devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. BIOS FlashBack™ button 5. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-15 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports E5~E8 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C7 6. HDMI™ port 8. We...
... and your devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. BIOS FlashBack™ button 5. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-15 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports E5~E8 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C7 6. HDMI™ port 8. We...
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...most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support ...downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SB550EG.CAP for this user manual refers to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking ...
...most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support ...downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SB550EG.CAP for this user manual refers to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking ...
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... new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that of both RAID... 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support,...
... new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 3-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that of both RAID... 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support,...
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Check local regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Appendix ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING A-9 This symbol of electronic products. Regional notice for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not ... to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling.
Check local regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Appendix ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING A-9 This symbol of electronic products. Regional notice for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not ... to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling.