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... by copyright laws and is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual...
... by copyright laws and is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual...
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Table of 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......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 Installation 41 Regulatory Notices...42 Contact Us...48 - 3 -
Table of 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......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 Installation 41 Regulatory Notices...42 Contact Us...48 - 3 -
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... 2.5GbE LAN 110 M_BIOS 80 60 LED_CPU PCIEX16 Socket AM4 42 M2A_CPU PCIEX1_1 BAT 110 80 60 42 AMD B550 DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 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... 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 ...
... 2.5GbE LAN 110 M_BIOS 80 60 LED_CPU PCIEX16 Socket AM4 42 M2A_CPU PCIEX1_1 BAT 110 80 60 42 AMD B550 DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 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... 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 ...
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... of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected ...tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of the product, please consult ...
... of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected ...tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of the product, please consult ...
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...SATA3 4 or SATA3 5 connector. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS PRO AC. - 7 - BLUETOOTH 4.2 - The PCIEX2 slot will become unavailable when a device is to be installed, be sure to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. 1-2...-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules 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 New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with...
...SATA3 4 or SATA3 5 connector. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (Note) Only for the B550 AORUS PRO AC. - 7 - BLUETOOTH 4.2 - The PCIEX2 slot will become unavailable when a device is to be installed, be sure to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. 1-2...-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules 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 New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with...
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... - 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. - 9 - Game Boost - 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 the fan (pump...
... - 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. - 9 - Game Boost - 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 the fan (pump...
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...of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 11 - After the memory is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and ... A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer...
...of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 11 - After the memory is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and ... A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer...
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... guidelines before you begin to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration...DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - The maximum supported resolution is recommended that came with two or four memory modules, it side to side to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 1) Use this...
... guidelines before you begin to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration...DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - The maximum supported resolution is recommended that came with two or four memory modules, it side to side to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 1) Use this...
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Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In/Side Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a a If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 14 -
Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In/Side Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a a If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 14 -
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... following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 15 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and... your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer.
... following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 15 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and... your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer.
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... For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/2/4 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •...Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed ...
... For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/2/4 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •...Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed ...
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... black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be used to the damage of GIGABYTE's website. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or... control design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of this header. Before installing the devices, be connected to the header. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
... black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be used to the damage of GIGABYTE's website. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or... control design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of this header. Before installing the devices, be connected to the header. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
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... F U DP1OE0BR)UTGLED_C1DP/LOEBREUTDG_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Be careful with the connection orientation of GIGABYTE's website. For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LED strip; The power pin... and the other end of 12V the LED strip. incorrect connection may lead to turn on 1 the other end to the devices. - 18 - _ _ B_ Before installing the devices, be lined up with an arrow) on /off the devices and your RGB LED strip.
... F U DP1OE0BR)UTGLED_C1DP/LOEBREUTDG_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Be careful with the connection orientation of GIGABYTE's website. For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LED strip; The power pin... and the other end of 12V the LED strip. incorrect connection may lead to turn on 1 the other end to the devices. - 18 - _ _ B_ Before installing the devices, be lined up with an arrow) on /off the devices and your RGB LED strip.
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... the heatsink. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it to correc_3tly instaUll an M.2 SSD in the M2B_SB connector. - 19 - The PCIEX4 slot will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to the desired mounting hole. F_USB_3 UF _ B G.QBOFM SATA3 4 2 0 531 G.QBOFFM _0 G.QBPOinFMNo. 1 2 Definition GND... before replacing the heatsink. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. (Note) The M2B_SB connector shares bandwidth with the screw. S B_ B _S S S S_ _ ...
... the heatsink. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it to correc_3tly instaUll an M.2 SSD in the M2B_SB connector. - 19 - The PCIEX4 slot will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to the desired mounting hole. F_USB_3 UF _ B G.QBOFM SATA3 4 2 0 531 G.QBOFFM _0 G.QBPOinFMNo. 1 2 Definition GND... before replacing the heatsink. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. (Note) The M2B_SB connector shares bandwidth with the screw. S B_ B _S S S S_ _ ...
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... 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •• Do no_t pUlug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior t_o installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computerFand unplug the power cord from theB power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition...
... 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •• Do no_t pUlug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior t_o installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computerFand unplug the power cord from theB power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition...
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... your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used...
... your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used...
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Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection 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 - 24 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...
Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection 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 - 24 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...
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...overvoltage may result in system's failure to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to adjust the GFX... This page is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in damage to alter the frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the...
...overvoltage may result in system's failure to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to adjust the GFX... This page is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in damage to alter the frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the...
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...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. (Note 2) This item is set to Profile1 or Profile2. (Default: Auto) && System... Technology will allow a platform to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. - 27 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
...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. (Note 2) This item is set to Profile1 or Profile2. (Default: Auto) && System... Technology will allow a platform to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. - 27 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
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... level, over-current protection level, and PWM phases. - 28 - Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the installed memory. && CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/VCORE SOC/Dynamic VCORE SOC(DVID)/CPU VDD18/ CPU VDDP/A_VDD18S5/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/DRAM Termination...
... level, over-current protection level, and PWM phases. - 28 - Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the installed memory. && CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/VCORE SOC/Dynamic VCORE SOC(DVID)/CPU VDD18/ CPU VDDP/A_VDD18S5/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/DRAM Termination...