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...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 PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard... 2-22 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-23 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.4.2 Audio I/O...
...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 PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard... 2-22 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-23 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.4.2 Audio I/O...
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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. xii
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...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 .../connector. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 .../connector. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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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 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Chapter 1 2. 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 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Chapter 1 2. 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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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-7
Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-7
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...; We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. Ensure to ensure the system stability. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 5. Power connectors These Power connectors...
...; We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. Ensure to ensure the system stability. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 5. Power connectors These Power connectors...
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...purchased separately. Chapter 1 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 ...Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. 11. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-15
...purchased separately. Chapter 1 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 ...Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. 11. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-15
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... a high-definition front panel audio module to this header. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front Panel Audio header The...
... a high-definition front panel audio module to this header. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front Panel Audio header The...
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Chapter 1 16. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 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. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature.
Chapter 1 16. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 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. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature.
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... BIOS FlashBack™ feature. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 19. 18. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is solved.
... BIOS FlashBack™ feature. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 19. 18. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is solved.
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... installing the CPU. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 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 installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. The motherboard layout may vary with...
... installing the CPU. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 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 installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. The motherboard layout may vary with...
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To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-5
To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-5
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Chapter 2 2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. Completely loosen the screws on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. ... a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Lift and remove the heatsink. 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-7 If the thermal pad on the heatsinks. 2.
Chapter 2 2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. Completely loosen the screws on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. ... a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Lift and remove the heatsink. 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-7 If the thermal pad on the heatsinks. 2.
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Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-15 Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Place the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1.
Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-15 Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Place the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1.
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-21 Using the PCIe Slot Q-Release The PCIEX16_1 slot comes with ease. To release an expansion card using the PCIe Slot Q-Release remain the same. ... using the PCIe Slot Q-Release: Slightly lift the expansion card with one hand and press the PCIe Slot Q-Release button with the other hand. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may be blocking the PCIe push-latch, such as a graphics card. This should release the expansion card so that you...
Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-21 Using the PCIe Slot Q-Release The PCIEX16_1 slot comes with ease. To release an expansion card using the PCIe Slot Q-Release remain the same. ... using the PCIe Slot Q-Release: Slightly lift the expansion card with one hand and press the PCIe Slot Q-Release button with the other hand. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may be blocking the PCIe push-latch, such as a graphics card. This should release the expansion card so that you...
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... until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly...the steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this motherboard. 3. We recommend you to use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-23 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to save the latest BIOS ...
... until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly...the steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this motherboard. 3. We recommend you to use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-23 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to save the latest BIOS ...
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... the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can...BIOS settings except in this user guide refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings... 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 the same...
... the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can...BIOS settings except in this user guide refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings... 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 the same...
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...arrays may vary per system. The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in scavenging space on configuring ... user to read and write data in the other disks in data loss. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10... Volume provides the ability to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at...
...arrays may vary per system. The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in scavenging space on configuring ... user to read and write data in the other disks in data loss. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10... Volume provides the ability to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at...