Motherboard TUF GAMING B650-PLUS
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v Package contents........................................................................................................ vi TUF GAMING B650-PLUS specifications summary.................................................
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 descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING B650-PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 2 x Rubber Package(s) for M.2 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. TUF GAMING B650-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.
TUF GAMING B650-PLUS specifications summary Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 Storage (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)** 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. ** M.
TUF GAMING B650-PLUS specifications summary 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 4 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 Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) Internal I/O Connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.
TUF GAMING B650-PLUS specifications summary - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM Special Features Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - TurboV EVO - DIGI+ VRM Software Features - PC Cleaner TUF GAMING CPU-Z DTS Audio Processing Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS
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Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 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. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.2 Motherboard overview 5 24.4cm(9.6in) 1 2 4 11 ADD_GEN 2_1 ATX_12V_2 ATX_12V_1 HDMI_DP CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 19 ATX_PWR ADD_GEN 2_2 AIO_PUMP 5 U32G2_C2 FLBK_LED U32G1_89 18 30.
1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a Socket AM5 designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. DDR5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. For more details, refer to System memory. 3.
6. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors: - M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. - M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • AMD B650 Chipset: - M.2_3 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 7.
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 orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard.
14. COM Port header We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. AAFP PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L This 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. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR 15.
. Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header The add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card and Thunderbolt™ cables are purchased separately. • Please visit the official website of your purchased Thunderbolt card for more details on compatibility. TB_HEADER The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16_2 slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16_2 slot.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 9 3 4 2 5 10 6 7 11 12 13 1. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 4. 2.5Gb Ethernet port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® device. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (up to 20Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® device. 11. BIOS Flashback™ button. Press the BIOS FlashBackTM button for three seconds until the FlashBackTM LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBackTM function is enabled. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1) Visit https://www.asus.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM5 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • The AM5 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM5 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.
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1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B TUF GAMING B650-PLUS 1-13
1.5 M.2 installation • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Completely loosen the screws on the heatsink(s). 2. Remove the heatsink(s). 1 2 1 1 2 1 3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot(s). For 2280, 22110 length A. (optional) Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. Follow step A only when you wish to install an 22110 length M.2 to M.2_2 B.
For 2242, 2260 length A. Install the bundled screw stand to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. B. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. C. Secure your M.2 using the bundled screw stand’s screw. 4. • This 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.
5. Replace the heatsink(s). 6. Secure the heatsink(s) using the screws removed previously.
BIOS and RAID Support 2 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/support. 2.1 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.
2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 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. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or TGB650P.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3.
2.5 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 code.
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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 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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