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ASUS PRIME B550M-A (WI-FI)

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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to 

enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin 

indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in 

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol 

of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal 

waste.

Regional notice for California

 

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

 

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Summary of Contents for PRIME B550M-A

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME B550M A WI FI Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Asus PRIME B550M A o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri ...

Page 2: ...ve companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is di...

Page 3: ... introduction 1 1 Before you proceed 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 4 System memory 1 9 BIOS and RAID Support 2 1 Knowing BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 2 2 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2 3 2 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 4 2 5 RAID configurations 2 5 Appendix Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 8 ...

Page 4: ...electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cabl...

Page 5: ...es for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard packa...

Page 6: ... x16 mode AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3 0 x1 slots Storage Total supports 2 x M 2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors M 2_1 slot Key M type 2242 2260 2280 22110 supports PCIe 4 0 x4 SATA modes AMD B550 Chipset M 2_2 slot Key M type 2242 2260 2280 supports PCIe 3 0 x4 SATA modes 4 x SATA 6Gb s ports Supports Raid 0 1 10 Ethernet 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet continued on t...

Page 7: ...ODEC Jack detection Multi streaming Front Panel Jack retasking Supports up to 24 Bit 192kHz playback Audio Features Audio Shielding LED illuminated audio trace path design Premium Japanese audio capacitors Dedicated audio PCB layers A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7 1 channel audio output Back Panel I O Ports 2 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports 2 x Type A 4 x USB 3 ...

Page 8: ...n System Panel header Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III ASUS DIGI VRM ASUS LANGuard ASUS Overvoltage Protection ASUS SafeSlot Core ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS Q Design ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum heatsink design AURA Sync Standard RGB headers Addressable Gen 2 RGB header ASUS Lighting Control Software Features ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate Aura Creat...

Page 9: ...US EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor mATX Form Factor 9 6 inch x 9 6 inch 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications ...

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Page 11: ...nts Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the chassis DDR4 DIMM_A1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_A2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_B1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_B2 64bit 288 pin module DIGI VRM CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT COM_...

Page 12: ...d the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system wit...

Page 13: ...h a maximum power rating of 3A 5V and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If yo...

Page 14: ...e the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery 13 COM Port header This header is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this header then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis 14 Front panel audio header This header is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O m...

Page 15: ... or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power button Soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This header is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin header is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 18 SPI TPM header This header supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system with a Serial Peripheral Interface SPI allo...

Page 16: ...gabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications 4 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 USB ...

Page 17: ...ker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out To configure a 7 1 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output 9 USB 3 2 Gen 2 up to 10Gbps ports teal blue Type A These 9 pin Universal Serial Bus 3 2 USB 3 2 ports are for USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices 10 ...

Page 18: ...e CPU Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 1 3 2 4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout design Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU...

Page 19: ... with the retailer to get the correct memory modules A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot Recommended memory configuration Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standar...

Page 20: ...1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction Installing a DIMM 1 2 B A A To remove a DIMM B A ...

Page 21: ... CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate BIOS s...

Page 22: ...only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press Delete key to enter BIOS Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select t...

Page 23: ... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Select via Storage Device s 4 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...

Page 24: ...pport and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensu...

Page 25: ...re directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 10 is data striping and data mirro...

Page 26: ...2 6 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support ...

Page 27: ...cordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the...

Page 28: ...ence to co channel mobile satellite systems CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Déclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de b...

Page 29: ...られています 法律および規制遵守 本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください 日本国外では その国の法律または規制により 本製品の使用ができないことがあります このような国では 本 製品を運用した結果 罰せられることがありますが 当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承 ください Précautions d emploi de l appareil a Soyez particulièrement vigilant quant à votre sécurité lors de l utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux les avions les aéroports les hôpitaux les stations service et les garages professionnels b Évite...

Page 30: ... complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in concentrations exceeding 0 1 by weight in homogenous materials and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in Viet...

Page 31: ...roduct electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Regional notice for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www ...

Page 32: ... ASUSTek Computer Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support The WiFi operating in the band 5150 5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de...

Page 33: ... 53 EÚ Plné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii na lokalite https www asus com support Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti ASUSTek Computer Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014 53 EU P...

Page 34: ...mont CA 94538 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site https www asus com us Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Online support https qr asus com techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkortstrasse 21 23 40880 Ratingen Germany Web site https www asus com de Online contact https www asus com support Product ContactUs Services ques...

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