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Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property...
Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property...
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Table of Contents B550 AORUS MASTER 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...
Table of Contents B550 AORUS MASTER 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...
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B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCI Express 4.0/3.0 Bus x16 Switch 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) 2 M.2 Socket 3 or (M2B_CPU/ M2C_CPU) HDMI CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz AMD Socket AM4 CPU SPI Bus Dual BIOS 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A LPC TPM Bus ...iTE® Super I/O PCIe 3.0 x4 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) AMD B550 PCI Express 3.0 Bus M.2 WIFI Module ...
B550 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCI Express 4.0/3.0 Bus x16 Switch 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) 2 M.2 Socket 3 or (M2B_CPU/ M2C_CPU) HDMI CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz AMD Socket AM4 CPU SPI Bus Dual BIOS 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A LPC TPM Bus ...iTE® Super I/O PCIe 3.0 x4 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) AMD B550 PCI Express 3.0 Bus M.2 WIFI Module ...
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... I/O Controller Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating... Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
... I/O Controller Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating... Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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...BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Please visit GIGABYTE...;• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation. - 11 - Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory ...
...BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Please visit GIGABYTE...;• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation. - 11 - Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory ...
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Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it is complete. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 13 - Rear Speaker Out Use this... audio jack for USB devices. Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the ...
Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it is complete. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 13 - Rear Speaker Out Use this... audio jack for USB devices. Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the ...
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... Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is recommended that a system fan be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for a water cooling pump, refer to connect it is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design.
... Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is recommended that a system fan be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for a water cooling pump, refer to connect it is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design.
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... has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. 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). You may PWR_LED- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no...
... has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. 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). You may PWR_LED- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no...
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... unplug the power cord. 2. _S S_ _ B _U 3 B SS S U _ 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) __ 3 B Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal objec_t like a screwdriver to...; When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. B_ USB 0_ B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT...
... unplug the power cord. 2. _S S_ _ B _U 3 B SS S U _ 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) __ 3 B Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal objec_t like a screwdriver to...; When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. B_ USB 0_ B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT...
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... to quickly view their current system information or to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or... back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the...
... to quickly view their current system information or to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or... back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the...
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...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 25 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 25 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Note) This item is present only when you to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range ... the settings may result in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being installed. If this feature. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Note) This item is present only when you to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range ... the settings may result in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being installed. If this feature. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to...
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...CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile... 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 CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) ...
...CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile... 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 CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) ...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. If this item is set to Enabled, ...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. If this item is set to Enabled, ...
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... Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game ... the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. ƒƒ IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation...
... Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game ... the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. ƒƒ IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation...
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... fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to abort the PXE boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 33 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is on. (Default) && LEDs in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) ƒƒ...
... fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to abort the PXE boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 33 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is on. (Default) && LEDs in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) ƒƒ...
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...speeds. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is recommended for temperature. You can set the temperature limit... && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/...
...speeds. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is recommended for temperature. You can set the temperature limit... && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/...
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... Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending...to access the Q-Flash utility to all . ƒƒ Plug in Devices Info Displays information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. 2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your SATA, PCI ...
... Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending...to access the Q-Flash utility to all . ƒƒ Plug in Devices Info Displays information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. 2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your SATA, PCI ...
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... (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering...All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot...
... (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering...All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot...
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...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 enable the legacy option ROM for ... select whether to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . This item...
...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 enable the legacy option ROM for ... select whether to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . This item...
