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... Layout 4 B550 VISION D 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 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Favorites (F11 27 2-4 Tweaker...28 2-5 Settings...31 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Drivers Installation 44 3-3 Debug LED Codes...
... Layout 4 B550 VISION D 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 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Favorites (F11 27 2-4 Tweaker...28 2-5 Settings...31 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Drivers Installation 44 3-3 Debug LED Codes...
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...; 2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Communication - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU 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 AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32...
...; 2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Communication - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU 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 AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32...
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... a device is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2B_SB connector. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Integrated in the Chipset: - Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs: - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4...
... a device is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2B_SB connector. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Integrated in the Chipset: - Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs: - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4...
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... x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x SATA DOM power connector 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) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x SATA DOM power connector 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) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into the fully locked position. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules...
... the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into the fully locked position. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules...
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... HDMI-supported monitor. It also supports up to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port to the Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector for USB devices. Refer to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The maximum supported...
... HDMI-supported monitor. It also supports up to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port to the Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector for USB devices. Refer to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The maximum supported...
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... USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Follow the steps below to install the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt™ devices: Step 1: Connect your DisplayPort cable or Mini-DisplayPort cable (purchased separately) from the graphics card to 1 Gbps data rate. 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. Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector (USB Type-C™ Port, with an adapter. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification...
... USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Follow the steps below to install the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt™ devices: Step 1: Connect your DisplayPort cable or Mini-DisplayPort cable (purchased separately) from the graphics card to 1 Gbps data rate. 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. Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector (USB Type-C™ Port, with an adapter. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification...
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...- A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): Power LED Power Switch Speaker System Status LED Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. configure the way to this header, make the device unable to the speaker on the chassis front panel. RES- 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...
...- A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): Power LED Power Switch Speaker System Status LED Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. configure the way to this header, make the device unable to the speaker on the chassis front panel. RES- 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...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). _3 U F_USB3 22) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. S F_ Open: Normal B B_ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Turn off your devices may occur if the battery is turned off your computer before replacing...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). _3 U F_USB3 22) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. S F_ Open: Normal B B_ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Turn off your devices may occur if the battery is turned off your computer before replacing...
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... and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). QFLASH_PLUS QFLED For how to update the BIOS when your system is complete. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED 24) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 24 - If the CPU/DRAM/VGA...
... and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). QFLASH_PLUS QFLED For how to update the BIOS when your system is complete. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED 24) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 24 - If the CPU/DRAM/VGA...
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... its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure 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 latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is...
... its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure 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 latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is...
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... Clock Frequency settings, make sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage settings. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range 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 Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This page is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to boot. Incorrectly doing overclock...
... Clock Frequency settings, make sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage settings. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range 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 Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This page is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to boot. Incorrectly doing overclock...
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...-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (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 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter...
...-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (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 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter...
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... disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in order to Enabled. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal 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 the graphics card...
... disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in order to Enabled. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal 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 the graphics card...
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... network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && PCIEX16 Bifurcation Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set the display resolution. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices...
... network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && PCIEX16 Bifurcation Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set the display resolution. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices...
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... show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether 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 install a CPU that supports this field will show...
... show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether 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 install a CPU that supports this field will show...
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When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan or pump 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/pump 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/pump. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC...
When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan or pump 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/pump 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/pump. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC...
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... PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
... PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
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... M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 42 - C. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Steps: Turn on Select Physical Disks to the Array Management screen. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then connect the power connectors...
... M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 42 - C. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Steps: Turn on Select Physical Disks to the Array Management screen. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then connect the power connectors...
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.... 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. When the screen requesting you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the steps below: 1. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 43 - If the operating system to be installed requires that you are ready to install the operating system. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first...
.... 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. When the screen requesting you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the steps below: 1. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 43 - If the operating system to be installed requires that you are ready to install the operating system. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first...