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..., or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully ...Manual. 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. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE ...
..., or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully ...Manual. 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. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE ...
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Table of Contents B550M GAMING 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 ...
Table of Contents B550M GAMING 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 ...
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... AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 M2A_CPU M_BIOS 42 60 80 B550M GAMING PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC TPM iTE® Super I/O SPEAKER AMD B550 F_U32 DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 3 SATA3 2 1 0 F_AUDIO LED_C D_LED1 COM F_USB1 F_PANEL CI CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 Box Contents 55 B550M GAMING motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield...
... AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 M2A_CPU M_BIOS 42 60 80 B550M GAMING PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC TPM iTE® Super I/O SPEAKER AMD B550 F_U32 DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 3 SATA3 2 1 0 F_AUDIO LED_C D_LED1 COM F_USB1 F_PANEL CI CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 Box Contents 55 B550M GAMING motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield...
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.... •• Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. ••... Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation...
.... •• Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. ••... Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation...
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... Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - RGB...
... Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - RGB...
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... hardware installation. - 9 - 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the 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...
... hardware installation. - 9 - 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the 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...
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...Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port conforms to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.... the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to connect your operating system...
...Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port conforms to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.... the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to connect your operating system...
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... processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use ...you to update the BIOS when your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc....
... processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use ...you to update the BIOS when your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc....
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...) F_AUDIO 11) CI 12) SPEAKER 13) F_U32 14) F_USB1 15) COM 16) TPM 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 -
...) F_AUDIO 11) CI 12) SPEAKER 13) F_U32 14) F_USB1 15) COM 16) TPM 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 -
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...5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned...foolproof design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead...
...5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned...foolproof design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead...
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.... _ _B _ S_ F _0 _F _0 F - 15 - _U _ B F_USB3 F __ 3 Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 1 7 3 1 7 2 1 1 7 0 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP...
.... _ _B _ S_ F _0 _F _0 F - 15 - _U _ B F_USB3 F __ 3 Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 1 7 3 1 7 2 1 1 7 0 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP...
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... the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the ... front panel. Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED,...
... the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the ... front panel. Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED,...
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..., use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, 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... a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. •• When the system is turned on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the...
..., use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, 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... a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. •• When the system is turned on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the...
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... Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you can press to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when...
... Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you can press to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when...
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...Full Speed Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 30 - This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set... the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/...
...Full Speed Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 30 - This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set... the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/...
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... but not all BIOS settings; For example, 1 p.m. The time format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
... but not all BIOS settings; For example, 1 p.m. The time format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
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...Yes Before you begin . 6. Next, use two hard drives with a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu.../M.2 connectors on Array Management to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Then return to the previous screen and set CSM Support to RAID. Under Settings\IO Ports, set with identical model and ...
...Yes Before you begin . 6. Next, use two hard drives with a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu.../M.2 connectors on Array Management to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Then return to the previous screen and set CSM Support to RAID. Under Settings\IO Ports, set with identical model and ...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to load ... RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \BootDrv folder in the driver disc to load the driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers is installed, we...
Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to load ... RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \BootDrv folder in the driver disc to load the driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 - Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers is installed, we...
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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 39 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the ... icon to install. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit...
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 39 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the ... icon to install. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit...
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... 40 - Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with other waste. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide ... be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B550M GAMING Responsible Party - A conformidade com estas diretivas é verificada utilizando as interpreted from digital apparatus set...
... 40 - Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with other waste. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide ... be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B550M GAMING Responsible Party - A conformidade com estas diretivas é verificada utilizando as interpreted from digital apparatus set...