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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 1.5 M.2 installation 1-11 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 1.5 M.2 installation 1-11 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 iii
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...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x TUF GAMING B550-PRO motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User manual If any of the above items is ...page) vi TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. AMD B550 Chipset AMD ...
...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x TUF GAMING B550-PRO motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User manual If any of the above items is ...page) vi TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. AMD B550 Chipset AMD ...
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... Solution - Procool (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Special Features Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-...ASUS TUF PROTECTION - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - TUF LANGuard - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with DrMOS) - ASUS SafeSlot - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS ESD Guards - TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS...
... Solution - Procool (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Special Features Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-...ASUS TUF PROTECTION - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - TUF LANGuard - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with DrMOS) - ASUS SafeSlot - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS ESD Guards - TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS...
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... - Aura Sync - EZ update - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - System Information TUF GAMING CPU-Z AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the latest specifications. Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary Special Features Software...
... - Aura Sync - EZ update - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - System Information TUF GAMING CPU-Z AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the latest specifications. Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - TUF GAMING B550-PRO specifications summary Special Features Software...
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...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-1 Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis U32G2_7 LAN_U32G1_56 HDMI _DP AUDIO RTL 8125B ..., 288-pin module) U32G1_12 5 8 9 U32G1_C3 30.5cm(12in) M.2_2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 AMD Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY B550 7 3 PCIEX16_2 6 PCIEX1_2 AURA AAFP PCIEX1_3 TB_HEADER 22110 2280 2260 2242 COM_DEBUG COM RGB_HEADER2 T_SENSOR ADD_GEN 2_1 CLRTC CHA_FAN3 USB_E34 USB_E12 PANEL...
...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-1 Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis U32G2_7 LAN_U32G1_56 HDMI _DP AUDIO RTL 8125B ..., 288-pin module) U32G1_12 5 8 9 U32G1_C3 30.5cm(12in) M.2_2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 AMD Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY B550 7 3 PCIEX16_2 6 PCIEX1_2 AURA AAFP PCIEX1_3 TB_HEADER 22110 2280 2260 2242 COM_DEBUG COM RGB_HEADER2 T_SENSOR ADD_GEN 2_1 CLRTC CHA_FAN3 USB_E34 USB_E12 PANEL...
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...supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • For AMD B550 chipset, M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices...+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND 9. USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND NC ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB Type-C®) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB Type-C®) allows you use a power supply...
...supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • For AMD B550 chipset, M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices...+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND 9. USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND NC ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB Type-C®) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB Type-C®) allows you use a power supply...
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... the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-5 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header. SPI TPM header F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI This header supports...
... the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-5 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header. SPI TPM header F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI This header supports...
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... Speed LED Status OFF GREEN ORANGE Description 100 Mbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 5. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-7 Insert a USB storage device to this USB 2.0 port to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (teal blue, Type...
... Speed LED Status OFF GREEN ORANGE Description 100 Mbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 5. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-7 Insert a USB storage device to this USB 2.0 port to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (teal blue, Type...
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... Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors. Ensure that you install the 13 heatsink and fan if necessary. 14 14 15 15 8 8 ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design...
... Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors. Ensure that you install the 13 heatsink and fan if necessary. 14 14 15 15 8 8 ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design...
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Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 M.2 installation 1 21 1 21 3 OPTIONAL 3 OPTIONAL ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO • Ensure to either M.2_1 or M.2_2. • The diagrams in this section are for reference only. 1-11 The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices. • The M.2 heatsink can be installed to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device.
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 M.2 installation 1 21 1 21 3 OPTIONAL 3 OPTIONAL ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO • Ensure to either M.2_1 or M.2_2. • The diagrams in this section are for reference only. 1-11 The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices. • The M.2 heatsink can be installed to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device.
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...unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 2-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to https://www....asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot ...
...unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 2-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to https://www....asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot ...
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...keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS...then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices ...
...keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS...then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices ...
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...setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www. asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies... new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 2-5 2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that of the same size or larger than the existing drive...
...setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www. asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies... new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO 2-5 2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that of the same size or larger than the existing drive...
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... undesired operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix 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 ...
... undesired operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix 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 ...
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...file except in Vietnam, on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều ...You may not use of compliance for the exemptions listed in line with the License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO A-3 See the License for information disclosure based on regulation requirements. Please refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that...
...file except in Vietnam, on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều ...You may not use of compliance for the exemptions listed in line with the License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PRO A-3 See the License for information disclosure based on regulation requirements. Please refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that...