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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

19.  BIOS FlashBack

™

 LED

The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS 

FlashBack™.

Please ensure to install the CPU to your ROG Strix B550-I Gaming motherboard to enable 

BIOS FlashBack™.

Summary of Contents for Republic Of Gamers ROG STRIX B550-I GAMING

Page 1: ...Motherboard ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING ...

Page 2: ...tive 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 ...

Page 3: ...oard installation 2 8 2 1 6 ATX power connection 2 10 2 1 7 SATA device connection 2 11 2 1 8 Front I O connector 2 12 2 1 9 Expansion card installation 2 13 2 1 10 Wi Fi antenna installation 2 14 2 2 BIOS update utility 2 15 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 17 2 3 1 Rear I O connection 2 17 2 3 2 Audio I O connections 2 18 2 4 Starting up for the first time 2 21 2 5 Turning off the co...

Page 4: ... the 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 devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the po...

Page 5: ...y and support on RAID Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your d...

Page 6: ...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 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 Support Raid 0 1 10 Ethernet 1 x Intel I225 V 2 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wireless Bluetooth Intel Wi Fi 6 AX200 2x2 Wi Fi 6 802 11 a b g n ac ax support 1024Q...

Page 7: ... Back Panel I O Ports 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports 3 x Type A 1 x USB Type C 1 x USB 2 0 port 1 x USB 2 0 port 1 x audio USB Type C 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi Fi Module 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Intel I225 V 2 5Gb Ethernet port 3 x LED illuminated audio jacks Internal I O connectors Fan and cooling related 1 x 4 Pin AIO_Pump header 1 x 4 Pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4 Pin Chassis Fan heade...

Page 8: ... ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q LED DRAM yellow CPU red VGA white Boot Device yellow green ASUS Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum M 2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY BIOS FlashBack button BIOS FlashBack LED ProCool II SafeSlot Aura Sync Standard RGB header Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Rear audio USB Type C connector Software Features ROG Exclusive Software RAMCache III ROG CPU Z GameFirst VI Sonic Studio III Sonic S...

Page 9: ...RM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo App EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor 6 7 inch x 6 7 inch 17 cm x 17 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest ...

Page 10: ...le 1 x ROG audio USB Type C cable 4 x SATA 6Gb s cables Miscellaneous 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x I O Shield 1 x M 2 Mounting Kit 2 x M 2 SSD screw packages 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi moving antennas Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 11: ... Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4 AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional M 2 SSD module optional 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

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Page 13: ... Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX 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...

Page 14: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 15: ... Power connectors 1 9 7 M 2 slot 1 10 8 SATA 6Gb s port 1 12 9 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 1 12 10 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 13 11 USB 2 0 header 1 13 12 AURA Addressable Gen2 header 1 14 13 AURA RGB header 1 15 14 Clear CMOS header 1 16 15 Front Panel Audio header 1 17 16 System Panel header 1 18 17 Thermal Sensor header 1 19 18 Q LEDs 1 19 19 BIOS FlashBack LED 1 20 ...

Page 16: ... Processors 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 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU ...

Page 17: ...es with Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots designed for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 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 configurations ...

Page 18: ...uency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with th...

Page 19: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 1 7 Chapter 1 3 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components ...

Page 20: ...rd components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header For water cooling kits connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full Speed 5 VRM Heatsink fan header The VRM Heatsink fan ...

Page 21: ...l 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 350 W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may bec...

Page 22: ...ot supports PCIe 4 0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices M 2_2 slot supports PCIe 3 0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately To install a 2242 storage device to the M 2_2 slot use the bundled 2242 mounting kit ...

Page 23: ... the mounting kit is properly installed with the bigger screw hole on the 2260 standoff 2 3 1 To install a 2242 M 2 SSD module to M 2_2 socket 1 Align the bigger hole on the mounting kit with the 2260 standoff and secure it with a screw 2 Install the 2242 M 2 SSD module to the M 2_2 socket 3 Secure the M 2 SSD module to the M 2_2 socket with a screw ...

Page 24: ... to AHCI by default If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configuration Guide You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website 9 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector The USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 2 p...

Page 25: ...s data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately 11 USB 2 0 header The USB 2 0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s connection speed DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separate...

Page 26: ... 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 your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientatio...

Page 27: ...ched 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 your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherb...

Page 28: ... 1 2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5 10 seconds 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard button cell battery ...

Page 29: ...for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports HD Audio Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this header We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability ...

Page 30: ...he Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add on card System Warning Speaker header SPEAKER The 4 pin header allows you to connect the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button header PWRBTN The 3 1 pin header allows you to connect th...

Page 31: ...ovide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case 17 Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard s component to detect...

Page 32: ...duction Chapter 1 19 BIOS FlashBack LED The BIOS FlashBack LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack Please ensure to install the CPU to your ROG Strix B550 I Gaming motherboard to enable BIOS FlashBack ...

Page 33: ...lation steps are the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors Ensure 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU ...

Page 34: ...ic Installation Chapter 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 2 1 2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 35: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 3 Chapter 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 When using this type of CPU fan remove the screws and the retention module only Do not remove the plate on the bottom ...

Page 36: ...ter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN CPU_FAN To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis ...

Page 37: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 38: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 M 2 installation M 2_1 Socket Top side 2 1 1 3 4 5 7 8 8 6 ...

Page 39: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 7 Chapter 2 M 2_2 Socket Bottom side The M 2 is purchased separately ...

Page 40: ...nstallation Chapter 2 2 1 5 Motherboard installation 1 Install the I O Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 41: ...OG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 9 Chapter 2 3 Place four 4 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 42: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug ...

Page 43: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 44: ...o install the front panel connector USB 3 2 Gen 2 To install USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector ...

Page 45: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 13 Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Page 46: ...tenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models ...

Page 47: ...n for better compatibility and stability 2 Visit https www asus com support and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard 3 Manually rename the file as SB550IG CAP or launch the BIOSRenamer exe application to automatically rename the file then copy it to your USB storage device The BIOSRenamer exe application is zipped together with your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BI...

Page 48: ... for five seconds and turns into a solid light this means that the BIOS FlashBack is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to ...

Page 49: ...er rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices Rear panel connectors 1 DisplayPort 2 Intel I225 V 2 5Gb Ethernet port 3 Wi Fi 6 802 11 a b g n ac ax Bluetooth V5 1 4 LED illuminated audio jacks 5 HDMI port 6 USB 2 0 port 3 7 BIOS FlashBack button 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports ...

Page 50: ...ty GREEN 2 5 Gbps connection GREEN Blinking Data activity ORANGE 1 Gbps connection Audio 2 4 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lim...

Page 51: ...ROG STRIX B550 I GAMING 2 19 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers ...

Page 52: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 53: ...elf tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick bo...

Page 54: ...2 22 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 55: ...n overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard 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 y...

Page 56: ...SB 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 the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS ...

Page 57: ...DO NOT shut down 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 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that con...

Page 58: ...ile download the file at https www asus com support and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or 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...

Page 59: ...orm the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications t...

Page 60: ...3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 ...

Page 61: ...led and used in accordance 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 ...

Page 62: ...éclaration 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 brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brou...

Page 63: ...用が禁じられています 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 É...

Page 64: ...oduct 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...

Page 65: ...he 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 ...

Page 66: ...rmity 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 conformi...

Page 67: ...e 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 Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je ...

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