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Table of Contents B550 GAMING X 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 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...40 ...
Table of Contents B550 GAMING X 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 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...40 ...
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... 42 PCIEX16 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 B550 GAMING X V2 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCIEX2 M2A_CPU DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 SATA3 1 0 AMD B550 SATA3 2 3 M2B_SB 110 80 PCIEX1_3 F_AUDIO LED_C1 60 42 F_U32C iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS D_LED1 TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 F_U32 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B550 GAMING X V2 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables * The box contents above are...
... 42 PCIEX16 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 B550 GAMING X V2 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCIEX2 M2A_CPU DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 SATA3 1 0 AMD B550 SATA3 2 3 M2B_SB 110 80 PCIEX1_3 F_AUDIO LED_C1 60 42 F_U32C iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS D_LED1 TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 F_U32 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B550 GAMING X V2 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables * The box contents above are...
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...in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x2 mode 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the Chipset: - Support for details on configuring the audio software. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ 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 ŠŠ AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š...
...in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x2 mode 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the Chipset: - Support for details on configuring the audio software. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ 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 ŠŠ AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š...
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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. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of...
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. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of...
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... before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module...
... before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module...
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... the user to change the default setting first. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Save the latest BIOS on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start...
... the user to change the default setting first. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Save the latest BIOS on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start...
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.../2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. S F_ B_ _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F _ 6) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to turn on the headers. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition U 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control...
.../2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. S F_ B_ _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F _ 6) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to turn on the headers. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition U 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control...
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... short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). The LED is off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to work or even damage it. 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. PWR_LED- This function requires a chassis with a chassis...
... short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). The LED is off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to work or even damage it. 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. PWR_LED- This function requires a chassis with a chassis...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• 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...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• 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...
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... problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to select the item you can press the arrow keys on . You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
... problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to select the item you can press the arrow keys on . You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
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... supports this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe...
... supports this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe...
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... the CPU enter C states. ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. 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...
... the CPU enter C states. ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. 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...
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... of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Event Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown 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...
... of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Event Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown 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...
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... Mode is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse 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 MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled...
... Mode is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse 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 MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled...
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... or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of media. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when...
... or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of media. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when...
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... chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
... chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
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... monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
... monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
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... 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 LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) 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 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...
... 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 LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) 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 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...
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... want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set CSM Support to enter the Create Array screen. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, press on Array Management to Disabled. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in the RAID array and set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. On...
... want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set CSM Support to enter the Create Array screen. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, press on Array Management to Disabled. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in the RAID array and set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. On...
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... USB thumb drive. 2. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver. If the operating system to the steps below: 1. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. When the screen requesting you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Installing...
... USB thumb drive. 2. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver. If the operating system to the steps below: 1. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. When the screen requesting you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Installing...
