Motherboard ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI)
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) specifications summary............................... vi Connectors with shared bandwidth........................................................................... x Package contents.....................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) specifications summary CPU Chipset AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. AMD 550 Chipset 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 4400(O.C)/4266(O.C)/4133(O.C)/4000(O.C)/38 66(O.C)/3600(O.C)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture OptiMem II * ECC memory(ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.
ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) specifications summary Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) USB 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.
ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) specifications summary Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.
ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) specifications summary AI Suite 3 - PPSU EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 TurboV EVO Software Features - EZ Update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 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 ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Connectors with shared bandwidth FLBK_LED1 RGB_HEADER1 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT BIOS_FLBK EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 U2_56U32G1_78 DIGI+ VRM 22110 EATXPWR U32G1_12 DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) BOOT VGA CPU DRAM 256Mb BIOS 2280 2260 M.2_1(SOCKET3) Intel® I225V CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AIO_PUMP LED1_CON M.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable Cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package Miscellaneous 1 x M.
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis 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.
Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
1.2 Motherboard layout 5 Chapter 1 17 4 1 24.4cm(9.6in) 4 11 FLBK_LED1 2 RGB_HEADER1 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT BIOS_FLBK EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 U2_56U32G1_78 DIGI+ VRM 256Mb BIOS 2280 5 2260 30.5cm(12in) 8 M.2_1(SOCKET3) 6 22110 18 U32G1_12 Intel® I225V CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AIO_PUMP LED1_CON M.
ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. Power connectors 6. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3) 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 9. USB 2.0 headers 10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 11. AURA RGB headers 12. Clear CMOS header 13. Front Panel Audio header 14. System Panel header 15. Thermal sensor header 16. Thunderbolt header 17.
1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors. Chapter 1 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.
2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Chapter 1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B1 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.
Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
3. Expansion slots Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1 PCIEX16_1 2 PCIEX1_1 3 PCIEX16_2 4 PCIEX1_2 5 PCIEX1_3 Please refer to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA x16 Dual VGA x16 - x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration PCIe bifurcation settings in PCIe x16 slots with different Ryzen™ CPUs Slot Chapter 1 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors (Support PCIe Gen 4 SSDs) Supported SSDs PCIEX16_1 1-8 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.
4. Fan and Pump headers C D CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 AIO_PUMP FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM C D GND B FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR A A B Chapter 1 The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. E F E CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 F • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
6. M.2 slots Chapter 1 The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. A B A M.2_1(SOCKET3) B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • 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.
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports B C 1-12 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND C SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A B SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 Chapter 1 A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional 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 A PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
9. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. Chapter 1 A USB_E34 USB_E12 PIN 1 A B USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC 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.
10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen 2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ADD GEN 2 Ground +5V Data PIN 1 The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and the addressable header on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
11. AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. Chapter 1 A A RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B B RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). 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.
12. Clear CMOS header Chapter 1 This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC 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.
13. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header 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. Chapter 1 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.
14. System Panel header Chapter 1 The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PLED- HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGround RSTCON# NC PLED+ PIN 1 HDD_LED RESET PLED • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
15. Thermal Sensor header Chapter 1 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 its temperature. T_SENSOR GND SENSOR IN PIN 1 The thermal sensor is purchased separately. 16.
17. BIOS FlashBack™ LED Chapter 1 The FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™. 18. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check 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.
Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 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.
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 2 Chapter 2 1 3 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom.
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.
DIMM installation Chapter 2 2.1.
2.1.4 M.2 installation 1 2 1 Chapter 2 3 • The M.2 rubber pad is optional for when installing a single 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.
8 7 8 Chapter 2 6 The M.2 is purchased separately.
2.1.5 Motherboard installation Chapter 2 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) 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.
2.1.6 A ATX power connection B Chapter 2 OR Ensure to connect the 8-pin or 4-pin power plug. 2.1.
2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP Chapter 2 To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place.
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2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole is marked on the I/O shield) then press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert a USB storage device to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. We recommend you to use a USB 2.
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 6 8 9 10 Chapter 2 2.3 Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 5 Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port* DisplayPort BIOS FlashBack™ button USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 3, 4, 7 and 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C6 HDMI™ port Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio jacks** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
* Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications 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 ORANGE 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.
2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the latest BIOS file, 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.
3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on system licensing) configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support
Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX200 Identification of the modular components used in the assembly: Model Name: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX200 FCC ID: PD9AX200NG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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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.
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