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Table of Contents B550 AORUS ELITE (AX) V2 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...
Table of Contents B550 AORUS ELITE (AX) V2 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Notices...
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...138; Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2. - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
...138; Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2. - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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... Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) (Note) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2. - 7 - Storage Interface ...
... Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) (Note) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2. - 7 - Storage Interface ...
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... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of apps. - 8 - B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 B550 AORUS ELITE V2 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - RGB Fusion - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip...
... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of apps. - 8 - B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 B550 AORUS ELITE V2 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - RGB Fusion - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip...
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... that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on hardware installation. - 9 - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. The four memory sockets are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is...
... that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on hardware installation. - 9 - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. The four memory sockets are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is...
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DisplayPort can use this port for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. You can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DisplayPort can use this port for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. You can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if...
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... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect rear speakers. Use this port for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to update the BIOS when your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Use this audio jack for the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2. (Note 2) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 3) To enable...
... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect rear speakers. Use this port for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to update the BIOS when your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Use this audio jack for the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2. (Note 2) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 3) To enable...
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... Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. To meet expansion requirements, it in damage to all devices are not configuration jumper...
... Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. To meet expansion requirements, it in damage to all devices are not configuration jumper...
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... the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Incorrect 1 connection may lead to turn on the headers. _ _ U 6) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to the devices. - 15 - _3 F _0 _F _0 F U B_ _ When connecting a fan cable, be connected to connect it in damage to the...
... the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Incorrect 1 connection may lead to turn on the headers. _ _ U 6) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to the devices. - 15 - _3 F _0 _F _0 F U B_ _ When connecting a fan cable, be connected to connect it in damage to the...
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...; RES (Reset Switch): Connects to turn off (S5). You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on the chassis front panel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition Pin No. configure the way to the reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more...
...; RES (Reset Switch): Connects to turn off (S5). You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on the chassis front panel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition Pin No. configure the way to the reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more...
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... 5 LAD2 11 SERIRQ 6 LCLK 12 LRESET _0 F 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _ _B _ 11 1 S _ Pin No. Damage to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of...
... 5 LAD2 11 SERIRQ 6 LCLK 12 LRESET _0 F 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _ _B _ 11 1 S _ Pin No. Damage to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of...
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... or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . You can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described...
... or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . You can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described...
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...'s failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the voltage...
...'s failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores) && CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the voltage...
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...'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. This item is configurable only when Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this feature. - 25 - Auto sets memory...
...'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. This item is configurable only when Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this feature. - 25 - Auto sets memory...
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... using the onboard LAN, set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8. (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set...
... using the onboard LAN, set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8. (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set...
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... Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) Realtek PCIe 2.5GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. PC Health && Reset Case...
... Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) Realtek PCIe 2.5GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. PC Health && Reset Case...
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When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you...
When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you...
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... UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. You will be requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default...
... UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. You will be requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default...
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... screen. 4. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. B. Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Next, press on Array Management to Disabled. Then save the settings and restart your motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows...
... screen. 4. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. B. Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Next, press on Array Management to Disabled. Then save the settings and restart your motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows...
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... and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to the location of the drivers is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver. Install the RAID driver and...
... and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to the location of the drivers is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver. Install the RAID driver and...