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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary vii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii 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... I/O connections 2-27 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-30 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-30 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary vii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii 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... I/O connections 2-27 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-30 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-30 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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...0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. (continued on the CPU and ...** * Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series ...
...0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. (continued on the CPU and ...** * Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series ...
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...12V Power connector (continued on the next page) viii Audio Shielding - H igh quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Rear USB (Total 12 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®... (supports USB Type-C®) 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 ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Rear optical S/PDIF out port -
...12V Power connector (continued on the next page) viii Audio Shielding - H igh quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Rear USB (Total 12 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®... (supports USB Type-C®) 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 ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Rear optical S/PDIF out port -
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M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (... x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - ProCool II - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Aura RGB header - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA ...
M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (... x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - ProCool II - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Aura RGB header - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA ...
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... BIOS 3 - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Aura Creator - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - TPU - ROG CPU-Z - Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows®...
... BIOS 3 - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Aura Creator - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - TPU - ROG CPU-Z - Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows®...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 2 x Rubber Packages for M.2 1 x Rubber Package for M.2 backplate 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 2 x Rubber Packages for M.2 1 x Rubber Package for M.2 backplate 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the ...
The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the ...
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.... BIOS FlashBack™ LED 20. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Power connectors 6. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Fan and Pump headers 5.
.... BIOS FlashBack™ LED 20. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Power connectors 6. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Fan and Pump headers 5.
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 2. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 2. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Ensure to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is ...
ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Ensure to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is ...
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You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X670 chipset. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable.
You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X670 chipset. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable.
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Chapter 1 9. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to 5 Gb/s.
Chapter 1 9. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to 5 Gb/s.
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.... • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does...
.... • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does...
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ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher ...
ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher ...
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ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 Chapter 1 16. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. 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.
ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 Chapter 1 16. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. 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.
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... information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. Refer to case. 19. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 18. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process.
... information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. Refer to case. 19. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 18. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process.
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... steps are for the AM5 socket. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits in this section are the same for all power cables before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU...
... steps are for the AM5 socket. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits in this section are the same for all power cables before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU...
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CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-3 We recommend using AM5 compatible coolers with stock AM5 backplate to prevent potential damages to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the pins in the socket.
CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-3 We recommend using AM5 compatible coolers with stock AM5 backplate to prevent potential damages to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the pins in the socket.