Motherboard TUF GAMING B650M-E WIFI
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v Package contents........................................................................................................ vi TUF GAMING B650M-E WIFI 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 B650M-E WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Rubber package 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 B650M-E WIFI specifications summary Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wireless & Bluetooth® Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth® v5.2* * The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications. Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.
TUF GAMING B650M-E WIFI specifications summary Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.
TUF GAMING B650M-E WIFI specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 2+ - 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 MyASUS Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) 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 Syste
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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.
1.2 Motherboard overview 5 1 2 4 11 24.4cm(9.6in) ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 ATX_12V_1 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 18 ATX_PWR AIO_PUMP ATX_12V_2 HDMI_DP1 5 LAN_U32G2_6 M.2(WIFI) M.2_1(SOCKET3) Ethernet 4 BATTERY 2280 CHA_FAN1 256Mb BIOS 2260 2242 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA 5.0 X4 X 3 2242 Super I/O PCIE SATA X 4.0 X4 M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2260 M.
Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 AIO_PUMP Max. Max. Power Current 1A 12W 1A 12W 1A 12W 1A 12W 1A 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM 4. Fan headers GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM 5.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header U32G1_E34 10. USB 2.0 headers USB_78 USB_910 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. USB3+5V IntA_E3_SSRXIntA_E3_SSRX+ GND IntA_E3_SSTXIntA_E3_SSTX+ GND IntA_E3_DIntA_E3_D+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC The USB 3.
• 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 are connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. 13.
. System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin headers allow you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 6 7 8 3 9 10 11 12 4 13 5 14 1. DisplayPort. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 3. 2.5Gb Ethernet port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications. Realtek 2.
2) Manually rename the file as A5463.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 BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 3) Plug the 24-pin power connector to the motherboard and turn on the power supply (No need to power on the system). Insert the USB storage device to the USB 2.0 port with BIOS FlashBack™ function.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 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.
1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1st 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 To remove a DIMM TUF GAMING B650M-E WIFI 1-11
1.5 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. When installing an M.2 to the M.2 slot, you may need to use the removable screw stand. 1. Remove the screws from the heatsink. 2. Remove the heatsink.
3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths, please refer to the different types and their installation steps below: • To install an M.2 to M.2_1 slot For 2280 length A. (optional) Install the bundled M.2 rubber pad if you are installing a 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.
• To install an M.2 to M.2_2 slot For 2280 length A. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-Latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. B. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. C. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. For 2242, 2260 length A. Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. B. Install the M.2 Q-Latch screw to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. C. Rotate and adjust the M.
D. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. E. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. 4. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink. 5. Replace the heatsink. 6. Secure the heatsink using the screws removed previously.
1.6 Wi-Fi antennas installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi antennas Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antennas connectors to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antennas are securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antennas are 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 antennas installation procedure is the same for all models.
Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 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. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
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 A5463.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3.
2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology 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.
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Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (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.
HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. 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).
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement NCC: Wireless Statement 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及 干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或 工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.
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 stationsservice et les garages professionnels). b. Évitez d’utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés.
Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity 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 conformité de l’UE ASUSTek Computer Inc.
Forenklet EU-samsvarserklæring ASUSTek Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i direktivet 2014/53/EU. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på: https://www.asus.com/support/. Wi-Fi-området 5150–5350 MHz skal begrenses til innendørs bruk for landene som er oppført i tabellen: Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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