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....gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. No part...
....gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. No part...
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... Motherboard Layout 4 B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Favorites (F11 26 2-4 Tweaker...27 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...35 2-7 Boot...36 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 3-3 Debug LED...
... Motherboard Layout 4 B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Favorites (F11 26 2-4 Tweaker...27 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...35 2-7 Boot...36 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 3-3 Debug LED...
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... LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Communication Module - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ New 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 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
... LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Communication Module - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ New 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 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
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...for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel...
...for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel...
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... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Xpress Install - 9 - RGB Fusion - Fast Boot - Back Panel Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Xpress Install - 9 - RGB Fusion - Fast Boot - Back Panel Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
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... peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the...
... peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the...
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... to connect your device and then remove it from your HDMI-supported monitor. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this port for better signal reception. It also supports up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - You can use this port to the antenna connectors and...
... to connect your device and then remove it from your HDMI-supported monitor. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this port for better signal reception. It also supports up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - You can use this port to the antenna connectors and...
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... Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for a water cooling pump, refer to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis...
... Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for a water cooling pump, refer to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis...
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...- Definition Pin No. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). RES- When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to the reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. The LED is on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio...
...- Definition Pin No. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). RES- When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to the reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. The LED is on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) __ 3 B Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. F_USB3 F Open: Normal SF _ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearinSg_ the CMOS values. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. B B_ •• Always turn off . B_ USB 0_ B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) __ 3 B Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. F_USB3 F Open: Normal SF _ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearinSg_ the CMOS values. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. B B_ •• Always turn off . B_ USB 0_ B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system's failure to boot. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system's failure to boot. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... - This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. After you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage settings. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The...
... - This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. After you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage settings. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The...
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... 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology...
... 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology...
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... drivers are not able to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this feature. - 31 - This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set the display resolution. IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets...
... drivers are not able to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this feature. - 31 - This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set the display resolution. IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets...
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... disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers...
... disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers...
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... you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. This item is configurable only when 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 enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the...
... you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. This item is configurable only when 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 enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the...
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... temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/CPU VDD18/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/PM_CLDO12/ +3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+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...
... temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/CPU VDD18/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/PM_CLDO12/ +3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+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...
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...entering BIOS Setup. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option...
...entering BIOS Setup. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option...
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C. Then, select a RAID level. Next, use the down arrow key to move to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Under Manage Array Properties you can see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will...
C. Then, select a RAID level. Next, use the down arrow key to move to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Under Manage Array Properties you can see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will...
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... to the location of the drivers is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array...
... to the location of the drivers is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array...