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B550M AORUS PRO Motherboard Layout

Box Contents

B550M AORUS PRO motherboard

Two SATA cables

Motherboard driver disc

User's Manual

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

USB20

DP_HDMI

U32G2C

U32_2

U32_1

U32G2_LAN

ATX

AUDIO

DDR4_A1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_B2

ATX_12V

AMD B550

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

PCIEX4

PCIEX16

SYS_F

AN2

CODEC

B550M AORUS

PRO

F_PANEL

F_USB1

F_U32

SYS_FAN3

F_USB2

D_LED2

LED_C1

LED_C2

D_LED1

F_AUDIO

SYS_FAN1

LED_CPU

CPU_OPT

iTE

Super I/O

M2A_CPU

110

M2B_SB

SATA

BAT

Realtek

GbE LAN

Socket AM4

CPU_FAN

TPM

COM

USB 2.0 Hub

PCIEX1

QFLASH_PLUS

QFLED

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Page 1: ...ing the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website B550M AORUS PRO User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME B55MAPO 1001R ...

Page 2: ... may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual For product related information check on our website at https www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For ex...

Page 3: ...he CPU 10 1 4 Installing the Memory 10 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1 7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2 1 Startup Screen 22 2 2 The Main Menu 23 2 3 Favorites F11 24 2 4 Tweaker 25 2 5 Settings 28 2 6 System Info 33 2 7 Boot 34 2 8 Save Exit 37 Chapter 3 Appendix 38 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3 2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Notices 41 ...

Page 4: ...The box contents are subject to change without notice USB20 DP_HDMI U32G2C U32_2 U32_1 U32G2_LAN ATX AUDIO DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 ATX_12V AMD B550 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS PCIEX4 PCIEX16 SYS_FAN2 CODEC B550M AORUS PRO F_PANEL F_USB1 F_U32 SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 D_LED2 LED_C1 LED_C2 D_LED1 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 LED_CPU CPU_OPT iTE Super I O M2A_CPU 42 80 110 M2B_SB 42 80 SATA3 2 0 3 1 BAT Realtek GbE LAN Socke...

Page 5: ...r Out Line Out MIC Line In S PDIF Out Rear Speaker Out CODEC 4 USB 2 0 1 1 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 4 USB 2 0 1 1 1 USB Type C with USB 3 2 Gen 2 support 1 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A 4 USB 3 2 Gen 1 AMD B550 x1 x4 x1 HDMI 1 x PCI Express x4 1 x PCI Express x1 USB 2 0 Hub 1 M 2 Socket 3 M2A_CPU LPC Bus TPM iTE Super I O SPI Bus BIOS x16 1 PCI Express x16 DDR4 3200 2933 2667 2400 2133 MHz DisplayPort COM 1 M 2 Soc...

Page 6: ...a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local volta...

Page 7: ... Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Audio Realtek ALC1200 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN Realtek GbE LAN chip 1000 Mbit 100 Mbit Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot PCIEX16 integrated in the CPU 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support PCIe 4 0 x16 mode New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support PCIe 3 0 x16 mode For optimum per...

Page 8: ...x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip RGB LED strip header 2 x M 2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 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 serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 2x6 pin for the GC TPM2 0_S module only 1 x Clear CMOS j...

Page 9: ... motherboard specifications BIOS EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON OFF Charge RGB Fusion Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q Flash Plus Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Operating System Support for Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor 24 4cm x 24 4cm ...

Page 10: ... otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifica...

Page 11: ...t provides improved visuals supporting Rec 2020 Wide Color Gamut and High Dynamic Range HDR for Blu ray UHD playback You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort supported monitor Note The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 5120x2880 60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used HDMI Port Note 1 The HDMI port is HDCP 2 3 compliant and supp...

Page 12: ...sh the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q Flash Plus button The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete USB 3 2 Gen 1 Port Q Flash Plus Port TheUSB3 2Gen1portsupportstheUSB3 2Gen1specificationandiscompatibletotheUSB2 0specification Use this port for USB devices Before using Q Flash Plus Note 2 mak...

Page 13: ...he audio driver Audio Jack Configurations Jack Headphone 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Center Subwoofer Speaker Out a a Rear Speaker Out a a a Line In Side Speaker Out a Line Out Front Speaker Out a a a a Mic In Side Speaker Out a Please visit GIGABYTE s website for details on configuring the audio software 13 ...

Page 14: ... from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard 1 ATX_12V 2 ATX 3 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN1 2 3 5 CPU_OPT 6 D_LED1 D_LED2 7 LED_CPU 8 LED_C1 LED_C2 9 SATA3 0 1 2 3 10 M2A_CPU M2B_SB 11 F_PANEL 12 F_AUDIO 13 F_U32 14 F_USB1 F_USB2 15 TPM 16 COM 17...

Page 15: ...ND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 NC 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pinATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pinATX ATX_12V Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 3 GND 7 12V 4 GND 8 12V ATX_12V 4 1 8 5 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 2 3 Fa...

Page 16: ..._ B _ U _ B U _ _ 3 F_USB3 F F _ 0 _ 0 F _ F _ _ _ _B _S _ S F_ B B_ _ _3 U S _ D_LED1 D_LED2 Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices 7 LED_CPU CPU Cooler LED Strip RGB LED Strip Header The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED strip or a standard 5050 RGB LED strip 12V G R...

Page 17: ...ff the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices 8 LED_C1 LED_C2 RGB LED Strip Headers The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip 12V G R B with maximum power rating of 2A 12V and maximum length of 2m Pin No Definition 1 12V 2 G 3 R 4 B 1 For how to turn on off the lights of the LED strip please visit the Unique Fea...

Page 18: ...tly install an M 2 SSD in the M 2 connector Step 1 Locate the M 2 connector where you will install the M 2 SSD use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink Only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink Step 2 Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M 2 SSD drive If needed move the standoff to the desired mounting hole Insert the M 2 SSD int...

Page 19: ... power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HD Hard Drive Activity LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press...

Page 20: ...l USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB DX 10 NC Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...

Page 21: ...e CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positi...

Page 22: ...caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults sectio...

Page 23: ...us BIOS settings for the current submenus F6 Display the Smart Fan 5 screen F7 Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus F8 Access the Q Flash utility F10 Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program F11 Switch to the Favorites submenu F12 Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Insert Add or remove a favorite option Ctrl S Display infor...

Page 24: ... favorites and use the F11 key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located To add or remove a favorite option go to its original page and press Insert on the option The option is marked with a star sign if set as a favorite 24 ...

Page 25: ...pectrum Default Auto CPU Ratio Mode Note Allows you to set the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores Default All cores CCD0 CCX0 1 Ratio Note Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0 1 cores This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX Default Auto CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is ...

Page 26: ...ber of CCDs to be used Default Auto Downcore Control Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Default Auto SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi 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 fe...

Page 27: ... reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values SPD Info Displays information on the installed memory CPU Vcore Dynamic Vcore DVID VCORE SOC Dynamic VCORE SOC DVID CPU VDD18 CPU VDDP A_VDD18S5 DRAM Voltage CH A B DDRVPP Voltage CH A B DRAM Termination CH A B These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages CPU VRM Settings This submenu ...

Page 28: ... disables dummy load When the power supply is at low load a self protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail If this occurs please set to Enabled Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following Wake up day Turn on the system at ...

Page 29: ...ple will use only this memory for display Options are Auto default 64M 2G This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Specified Display Resolution Note Allows you to set the display resolution Options are Auto default 1920x1080 and below 2560x1600 3840x2160 This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio funct...

Page 30: ...hipset or configures the SATAcontrollers to AHCI mode RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug Default NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M 2...

Page 31: ...le when LEDs in System Power On State is set 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 to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3 or Gen 4 Note Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of ...

Page 32: ...fan to run at full speeds Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode Default Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3 pin fan PWM PW...

Page 33: ...is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all B...

Page 34: ... under the Administrator Password User Password item Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program Default Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled ...

Page 35: ...ct whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller Default Disabled This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled Storage Boot Option Control 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 T...

Page 36: ...ess Enter on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press Enter without entering any password Press Enter again when prompted to confirm NOTE Before setting the User Password be sure to set the Administrator Password first Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings This item is c...

Page 37: ...the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles...

Page 38: ...eTagSize Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy 5 Move to Create Array and press Enter to begin 6 After completing you ll be brought back to the Array Management screen Under ManageArray Properties you can see the new RAID volume and information on RAID level array name array capacity etc Before you begin please prepare the following items At least two SATAhard drives or SSDs Note To ensure opti...

Page 39: ...rformance and compatibility If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the OS installation process please refer to the steps below 1 Copy the Hw10 folder under the BootDrv folder in the driver disc to your USB thumb drive 2 Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driv...

Page 40: ...r double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need 3 2 Drivers Installation Please visit GIGABYTE s w...

Page 41: ...shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office you...

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