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... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the product, refer to their respective owners. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual...
... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the product, refer to their respective owners. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual...
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...4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Installing GC-B650I FRONT CARD 16 2-7 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 32 4-1 Operating System Installation 32 4-2 Drivers Installation 33 Chapter 5 Appendix...34 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 Regulatory...
...4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Installing GC-B650I FRONT CARD 16 2-7 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 32 4-1 Operating System Installation 32 4-2 Drivers Installation 33 Chapter 5 Appendix...34 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 Regulatory...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM5 ATX CPU_FAN DDR5_B1 DDR5_A1 HDMI DP B650I AORUS ULTRA U32 F_U32 CPU_OPT USB20 LED_C U32G2 F_AUDIO QFLASH_PLUS U32_DP BAT BAT M2C_SB (Note 1) BTB_RECEB LAN QFLED BTB_RECEA 80 (Note 1) M2_WIFI Intel® 2.5GbE LAN (Note 1) iTE® Super I/O M_BIOS CLR_CMOS Temperature sensor AMD Chipset (Note 1) PCIEX16 GC-B650I BTB PLUG 80 USB 2.0 Hub 60A (Note 2) 80A (Note 2) RST_SW M2A_CPU (Note...
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM5 ATX CPU_FAN DDR5_B1 DDR5_A1 HDMI DP B650I AORUS ULTRA U32 F_U32 CPU_OPT USB20 LED_C U32G2 F_AUDIO QFLASH_PLUS U32_DP BAT BAT M2C_SB (Note 1) BTB_RECEB LAN QFLED BTB_RECEA 80 (Note 1) M2_WIFI Intel® 2.5GbE LAN (Note 1) iTE® Super I/O M_BIOS CLR_CMOS Temperature sensor AMD Chipset (Note 1) PCIEX16 GC-B650I BTB PLUG 80 USB 2.0 Hub 60A (Note 2) 80A (Note 2) RST_SW M2A_CPU (Note...
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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 (Note) Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2B_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) 1 HDMI 1 DisplayPort MIC Line Out CODEC CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s AM5 CPU SPI BIOS Bus eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support & DisplayPort 1.4 Alt mode 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_SB) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN M.2 WIFI RJ45 LAN AMD Chipset 1 USB Type-C®, with USB ...
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 (Note) Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2B_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) 1 HDMI 1 DisplayPort MIC Line Out CODEC CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s AM5 CPU SPI BIOS Bus eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support & DisplayPort 1.4 Alt mode 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe x4 PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_SB) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN M.2 WIFI RJ45 LAN AMD Chipset 1 USB Type-C®, with USB ...
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... turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and...
... turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and...
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....) CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector on the front of GC-B650I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of GC-B650I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the front of 7680x4320@60 Hz * Support for SATA storage devices (Note) Actual support...
....) CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector on the front of GC-B650I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of GC-B650I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the front of 7680x4320@60 Hz * Support for SATA storage devices (Note) Actual support...
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... front of GC-B650I BTB PLUG Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 1 x system fan header (SYS_FAN1 (Note 1)) 1 x addressable LED strip header (Note 2) ...
... front of GC-B650I BTB PLUG Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 1 x system fan header (SYS_FAN1 (Note 1)) 1 x addressable LED strip header (Note 2) ...
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....gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650I-AORUS-ULTRA-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download...
....gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650I-AORUS-ULTRA-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download...
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... CPU specifications. 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. Alignment Key Triangle Pin One Marking of the CPU Socket AM5 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency...
... CPU specifications. 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. Alignment Key Triangle Pin One Marking of the CPU Socket AM5 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency...
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... to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR5_A1...
... to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR5_A1...
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... from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer...
... from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer...
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... use this port for USB devices, too. •• When removing the cable connected to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) (DisplayPort) This port supports standard USB Type-C® and DisplayPort display output. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 3840x2160@144 Hz when using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . You can support...
... use this port for USB devices, too. •• When removing the cable connected to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) (DisplayPort) This port supports standard USB Type-C® and DisplayPort display output. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 3840x2160@144 Hz when using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . You can support...
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.... When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. _ (Note 1) The connector is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. B_ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 (Note 1) (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. _ Fan power extension cable CPU_OPT F Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 1 F_USB30...
.... When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. _ (Note 1) The connector is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. B_ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 (Note 1) (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. _ Fan power extension cable CPU_OPT F Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 1 F_USB30...
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... with its own heatsink and use the provided screw and standoff to achieve optimum system stability. Lift GC-B650I BTB PLUG upwards and remove it. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M2B_CPU connector, you want to install an M.2 SSD that case, remove the heatsink from GC-B650I BTB PLUG. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. 8) M2B_CPU (Note 2)/M2A_CPU (Note 3)/M2C_SB (Note 4) (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of the...
... with its own heatsink and use the provided screw and standoff to achieve optimum system stability. Lift GC-B650I BTB PLUG upwards and remove it. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M2B_CPU connector, you want to install an M.2 SSD that case, remove the heatsink from GC-B650I BTB PLUG. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. 8) M2B_CPU (Note 2)/M2A_CPU (Note 3)/M2C_SB (Note 4) (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of the...
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... "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. (Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-B650I FRONT CARD. (Note 4) The connector is on the back of M.2 SSDs supported by the M.2 connector: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M2B_CPU a a M2A_CPU a a M2C_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (Note 1) (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with the screw. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Step 2: Remove the...
... "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. (Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-B650I FRONT CARD. (Note 4) The connector is on the back of M.2 SSDs supported by the M.2 connector: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M2B_CPU a a M2A_CPU a a M2C_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (Note 1) (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with the screw. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Step 2: Remove the...
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... negative pins before connecting the cables. Front panel extension cable F_PANEL Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
... negative pins before connecting the cables. Front panel extension cable F_PANEL Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
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... of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 29 - Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. F F_USB30 3 S S_F B_ _ S F_ _ Pin No. You may occur if the battery is turned off your computer. B_ USB 0_ B _ 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery cable header...
... of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 29 - Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. F F_USB30 3 S S_F B_ _ S F_ _ Pin No. You may occur if the battery is turned off your computer. B_ USB 0_ B _ 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery cable header...
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... dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when your system is off , the battery on the motherboard. For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on . Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on configuring BIOS Setup. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "BIOS Setup...
... dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when your system is off , the battery on the motherboard. For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on . Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on configuring BIOS Setup. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "BIOS Setup...
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... 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 32 - Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to the location of the driver. After the...
... 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 32 - Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to the location of the driver. After the...
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... 5.85 GHz frequency range in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended limits. Operation is subject to -point operation. Industry Canada requires this manual will result in point-to the following safety precautions should be located at a minimum distance of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650I AORUS ULTRA Responsible Party...
... 5.85 GHz frequency range in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended limits. Operation is subject to -point operation. Industry Canada requires this manual will result in point-to the following safety precautions should be located at a minimum distance of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650I AORUS ULTRA Responsible Party...