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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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... Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI 2.1. 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 Desktop Processors* * ...Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series...
... Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI 2.1. 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 Desktop Processors* * ...Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series...
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...page) viii H igh quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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 ...174;) 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 - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,...
...page) viii H igh quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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 ...174;) 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 - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,...
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...Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Aura RGB header - M.2 heatsinks - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ProCool II - SafeSlot - ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next ...with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Clear CMOS button - Q-Slot...
...Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Aura RGB header - M.2 heatsinks - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ProCool II - SafeSlot - ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next ...with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Clear CMOS button - Q-Slot...
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ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Radar III - Aura Creator - Power Saving - DIGI+ VRM - GameFirst VI - ROG CPU-Z - Aura Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256... ) x Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - TPU - DTS® Sound Unbound - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Fan Xpert 4 (with ...
ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Radar III - Aura Creator - Power Saving - DIGI+ VRM - GameFirst VI - ROG CPU-Z - Aura Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256... ) x Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - TPU - DTS® Sound Unbound - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Fan Xpert 4 (with ...
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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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... 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 X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-1
... 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 X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-1
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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. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Aura RGB header 13. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Q-LEDs 19. Fan...
.... 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. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Aura RGB header 13. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Q-LEDs 19. Fan...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. 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.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. 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.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3.
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ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • ...
ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • ...
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You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X670 chipset. Chapter 1 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X670 chipset. Chapter 1 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 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. Chapter 1 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to 5 Gb/s.
ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 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. Chapter 1 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to 5 Gb/s.
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... 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. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the...
... 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. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the...
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Set to pins 2-3 to this connector to use the default CPU voltage setting. 14. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to increase the CPU voltage setting, ...
Set to pins 2-3 to this connector to use the default CPU voltage setting. 14. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to increase the CPU voltage setting, ...
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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. Chapter 1 16.
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... for more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. The actual cause may vary from case to the BIOS update utility section for troubleshooting. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up...
... for more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. The actual cause may vary from case to the BIOS update utility section for troubleshooting. ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up...
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... 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. Unplug all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you use a CPU designed for all power cables before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits...
... 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. Unplug all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you use a CPU designed for all power cables before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The CPU fits...
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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. CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the pins in the socket.
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. CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the pins in the socket.