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... Contents B550 AORUS PRO (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 B550 AORUS PRO (AC) 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 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Favorites (F11 25 2-4 Tweaker...26 2-5 Settings...29 2-6 System Info...34 2-7 Boot...35 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers...
... Contents B550 AORUS PRO (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 B550 AORUS PRO (AC) 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 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Favorites (F11 25 2-4 Tweaker...26 2-5 Settings...29 2-6 System Info...34 2-7 Boot...35 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers...
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... DDR4_B2 B550 AORUS PRO (AC) EC_TEMP1 LED_C2 D_LED2 ATX CPU DRAM VGA BOOT M2B_SB 0 1 42 53 SATA3 CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 USB 2.0 Hub iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS LED_C1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_U32 EC_TEMP2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B550 AORUS PRO AC or B550 AORUS PRO motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector 55 One antenna (Note) 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable...
... DDR4_B2 B550 AORUS PRO (AC) EC_TEMP1 LED_C2 D_LED2 ATX CPU DRAM VGA BOOT M2B_SB 0 1 42 53 SATA3 CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 USB 2.0 Hub iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS LED_C1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_U32 EC_TEMP2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B550 AORUS PRO AC or B550 AORUS PRO motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector 55 One antenna (Note) 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable...
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... latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode * The M2B_SB connector shares bandwidth with Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed in the SATA3 4 or SATA3 5 connector. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS PRO AC. - 7 -
... latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode * The M2B_SB connector shares bandwidth with Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed in the SATA3 4 or SATA3 5 connector. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS PRO AC. - 7 -
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...1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 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) 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 - Storage...
...1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 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) 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 - Storage...
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... flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - RGB Fusion - Fast Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install (Note) Only for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the B550 AORUS PRO AC...
... flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - RGB Fusion - Fast Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install (Note) Only for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the B550 AORUS PRO AC...
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... motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. The four memory sockets are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. The four memory sockets are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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... audio output. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 1) Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - When enabling Dual Channel mode...
... audio output. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 1) Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - When enabling Dual Channel mode...
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... BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack for line in jack. (Note 1) Only for USB devices. For better sound quality, it into this port for the B550 AORUS PRO AC. (Note 2) For new Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out/Front Speaker...
... BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack for line in jack. (Note 1) Only for USB devices. For better sound quality, it into this port for the B550 AORUS PRO AC. (Note 2) For new Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out/Front Speaker...
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... 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. DEBUG PORT - 17 - 5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers) The fan/pump headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. Incorrect connection may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed...
... 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. DEBUG PORT - 17 - 5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers) The fan/pump headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. Incorrect connection may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed...
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... panel. PWR_LED- The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch CI- 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. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to turn off (S5). 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch...
... panel. PWR_LED- The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch CI- 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. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to turn off (S5). 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch...
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.... 2. 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 - 22 - If theB_CPU/DRAM/VGA LED Fis_UoSnB,3that meansFth_UeScBo30rr3esponding device is on . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. F_USB3 F Open: Normal SF _ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cordBbefore replacingBt_he battery. •• Replace...
.... 2. 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 - 22 - If theB_CPU/DRAM/VGA LED Fis_UoSnB,3that meansFth_UeScBo30rr3esponding device is on . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. F_USB3 F Open: Normal SF _ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cordBbefore replacingBt_he battery. •• Replace...
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...; @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to 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 mouse to accept or enter a sub-menu. You can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to...
...; @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to 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 mouse to accept or enter a sub-menu. You can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to...
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... voltage for the GPU. 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 clock ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. Incorrectly doing overclock...
... voltage for the GPU. 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 clock ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. Incorrectly doing overclock...
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Auto sets memory multiplier according to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to let the CPU enter C states. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'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 feature. - 27 - ...
Auto sets memory multiplier according to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to let the CPU enter C states. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'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 feature. - 27 - ...
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... install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the display resolution. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to Forces. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount 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...
... install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the display resolution. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to Forces. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount 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...
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... motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is subject to check the presence of the PCI Express slots...
... motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is subject to check the presence of the PCI Express slots...
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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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... the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Type the password again and press . This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only...
... the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Type the password again and press . This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only...
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..., enter BIOS Setup again. Next, use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to Apply Changes and press . Under Settings\IO Ports, set them to the hard drives. Steps: Turn on the number of the smallest drive Yes Yes Before you want to use the down arrow key to move to set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Chapter...
..., enter BIOS Setup again. Next, use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to Apply Changes and press . Under Settings\IO Ports, set them to the hard drives. Steps: Turn on the number of the smallest drive Yes Yes Before you want to use the down arrow key to move to set either with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Chapter...
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...\RAID\x64 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to load the driver. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the steps below: 1. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 40 - Installing the...
...\RAID\x64 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to load the driver. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the steps below: 1. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 40 - Installing the...