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Motherboard

ROG STRIX

B550-F GAMING

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

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

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: ...Ie 3 0 x16 slot supports x4 mode 3 x PCIe 3 0 x1 slots Share bandwidth with PCIe3 0 x1_1 PCIe3 0 x1_2 PCIe3 0 x1_3 Multi GPU Support Supports AMD 2 Way CrossFireX Technology Storage Total supports 2 x M 2 slots and 6 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 22110 ...

Page 7: ... ports 4 x Type A 2 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x Type A 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMITM port 1 x Intel I225 V 2 5G Ethernet 1 x Optical S PDIF out 5 x Audio jacks Internal I O Connectors Fan and cooling related 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4 Pin CPU_OPT fan header 1 x 4 pin AIO_Pump header 3 x 4 pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24 pin Main Power connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power connector 1 x 4 pin 12V Pow...

Page 8: ...feSlot AURA Sync Standard RGB headers Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Software Features ROG Exclusive Software RAMCache III ROG CPU Z GameFirst VI Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer Sonic Radar III DTS Sound Unbound Overwolf Anti virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate Aura Creator Aura Sync AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3 PPSU EPU Digi VRM Fan Xpert 4 TurboV ...

Page 9: ...ash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9 6 inch 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications ...

Page 10: ... HDMI _DP Super I O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 M 2_2 SOCKET3 2280 22110 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 USB_E34 USB_E12 TB_HEADER U2_56U32G1_78 AUDIO LAN_U32G1_34 SOCKET AM4 FLBK_LED1 BIOS_FLBK U32G2_C6 U32G2_5 AMD B550 B B A A A A Configuration 1 2 A PCIEX16_2 x4 x1 PCIEX1_1 x1 PCIEX1_2 x1 PCIEX1_3 x1 Configuration 1 2 B M 2_2 PCIe 3 0 x4 SATA SATA6G_56 v PCIEX16_2 shares bandw...

Page 11: ...bles 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb s cables Miscellaneous 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M 2 Rubber Package 1 x M 2 SSD screw package 1 x ROG STRIX sticker 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 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 12: ... 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 ...

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: ...CKET3 RGB_HEADER2 COM_DEBUG AURA RGB_HEADER1 ADD_GEN 2 PANEL AAFP CLRTC T_SENSOR 256Mb BIOS SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 EATX12V_1 EATX12V_2 EATXPWR U32G1_12 Intel I225V BATTERY HDMI _DP Super I O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 M 2_2 SOCKET3 2280 22110 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 USB_E34 USB_E12 TB_HEADER U2_56U32G1_78 24 4cm 9 6in 30 5cm 12in AUDIO LAN_U32G1_34 SOCKET AM4 FLBK...

Page 15: ...tors 1 10 6 M 2 slots SOCKET 3 1 11 7 SATA 6Gb s ports 1 12 8 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 13 9 USB 2 0 headers 1 14 10 AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 1 15 11 AURA RGB headers 1 16 12 Clear CMOS header 1 17 13 Front Panel Audio header 1 18 14 System Panel header 1 19 15 Thermal sensor header 1 20 16 Thunderbolt header 1 20 17 BIOS FlashBack LED 1 21 18 Q LED 1 21 ...

Page 16: ...ocessors SOCKET AM4 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: ...ine 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 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Recommended memory configurations ...

Page 18: ...equency 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 ...

Page 19: ...EX16_1 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA PCIe x16_1 x16 x16 PCIe x16_2 x4 We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode Ensure to connect the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs when running CrossFireX mode Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Please refer to the ...

Page 20: ...sors Support PCIe Gen 4 SSDs Supported SSDs PCIEX16_1 4 Hyper M 2 X16 series card is purchased separately When using 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors and a Hyper M 2 X16 series card with 4 M 2 SSDs if you wish to connect a display we suggest installing a VGA card to PCIe X16_2 which will run at x4 Set PCIEX16_1 to PCIe RAID Mode under BIOS settings to enable the Hyper M 2 X16 series card ...

Page 21: ...to the fan headers Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard 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 A CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan ...

Page 22: ...ND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 DC_IN DC_IN GND GND C DO NOT connect the 4 pin power plug only The motherboard may overheat under heavy usage Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug or connect both the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs 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 p...

Page 23: ...3 M 2_1 SOCKET3 A B A B M 2_1 slot supports PCIe 4 0 x4 and SATA modes Key M design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices M 2_2 slot supports PCIe 3 0 x4 and SATA modes Key M design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices When M 2_2 slot is populated SATA6G_5 6 will be disabled The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately ...

Page 24: ...TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND These connectors are set to AHCI by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode Selection 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 When th...

Page 25: ...ional USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s U32G1_12 USB3 5V IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX GND IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P1_SSTX GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P1_D GND PIN 1 USB3 5V IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_D IntA_P2_D A The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately ...

Page 26: ...odule for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s USB_E34 USB_E12 USB 5V USB_P1 USB_P1 GND NC USB 5V USB_P2 USB_P2 GND PIN 1 A B A B DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ...

Page 27: ...ed 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 your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the corre...

Page 28: ...e 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 RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned wit...

Page 29: ... PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 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 bo...

Page 30: ... is 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 31: ...r the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this header The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin header is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This header is for the system power button...

Page 32: ...LP_S3 SLP_S5 GND RTD3_SW I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ RTD3_POWER_EN S_SLP_S0 _IDLE PERST_N WAKE TB_HEADER The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately 15 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 t...

Page 33: ...k key components CPU DRAM VGA and booting devices during the motherboard booting process If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved BOOT YELLOW GREEN VGA WHITE CPU RED DRAM YELLOW The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case ...

Page 34: ...1 22 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 35: ...lation 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 ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement...

Page 36: ...Installation Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 5 ...

Page 37: ...ROG STRIX B550 F GAMING 2 3 Chapter 2 CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 1 2 When using this type of CPU fan remove the screws and the retention module only Do not remove the plate on the bottom 3 ...

Page 38: ...ter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT 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 39: ...ROG STRIX B550 F GAMING 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 40: ...sided M 2 storage device Ensure to install the bundled M 2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M 2 storage device DO NOT install the bundled M 2 rubber pads when installing a double sided M 2 storage device The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M 2 storage devices 1 1 2 OPTIONAL 3 4 5 4 ...

Page 41: ...ROG STRIX B550 F GAMING 2 7 Chapter 2 The M 2 is purchased separately 6 8 8 7 ...

Page 42: ...es indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 5 Motherboard installation ...

Page 43: ...ROG STRIX B550 F GAMING 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin or 4 pin power plug 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR A OR B ...

Page 44: ...nnector 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 This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place To install front panel connector ...

Page 45: ...ROG STRIX B550 F GAMING 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 46: ...r with your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack compatible motherboard 4 Shut down your computer 5 Press the BIOS FlashBack button for three seconds until the BIOS FlashBack LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS FlashBack function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BI...

Page 47: ...e A ports 3 4 7 and 8 7 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type C port C6 8 HDMI port 9 Optical S PDIF Out port 10 Audio jacks We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer 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 10 9 8 5 7 6 4 3 2 1 6 and Ref...

Page 48: ... Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Intel I225 V 2 5Gb Ethernet port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 100 Mbps connection GREEN Linked GREEN 2 5 Gbps connection BLINKING Data activity...

Page 49: ...ROG STRIX B550 F GAMING 2 15 Chapter 2 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ...

Page 50: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... 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 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 ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...om support 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...

Page 57: ...ive If one drive fails the disk array management software 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...

Page 58: ...3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS and RAID Support Chapter 3 ...

Page 59: ...n a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed 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 ...

Page 60: ...ference that may cause undesired operation of the device 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 ...

Page 61: ...ation disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with EU REACH and Article 33 Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive For more details see...

Page 62: ...T 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...

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