ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI (90MB1BP0-M0EAY0) user manual

Contents

1. Safety informationp. 4

   Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or…

2. About this guidep. 5

   This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the…

3. ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI specifications summaryp. 6

   CPU AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Chipset AMD B650 Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, Max.…

4. Connectors with shared bandwidthp. 10

   BATTERY DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module)…

5. Installation tools and componentsp. 12
6. Chapter 1: Product Introductionp. 13

   1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power…

7. 1.1 Before you proceedp. 13

   Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall…

8. 1.2 Motherboard layoutp. 14

   DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU_OPT…

9. Chapter 2: Basic Installationp. 37

   2.1.1 CPU installation • 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…

10. 2.1 Building your PC systemp. 37

    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.…

11. 2.2 BIOS update utilityp. 55

    BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert…

12. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connectionsp. 56

    2.3.1 Rear I/O connection * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort…

13. 2.4 Starting up for the first timep. 60

    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…

14. 2.5 Turning off the computerp. 60

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.…

15. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Supportp. 61

    For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support

16. 3.1 Knowing BIOSp. 61

    The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the…

17. 3.2 BIOS Setup programp. 62

    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…

18. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3p. 63

    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…

19. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3p. 64

    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…

20. 3.5 RAID configurationsp. 65

    The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on system licensing)…

21. Appendixp. 67

    Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777…

22. Noticesp. 67

    FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 /…

23. Warrantyp. 78

    EN: ASUS Guarantee Information • ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS…

24. ASUS contact informationp. 80

    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA…

25. Service and Supportp. 80

    Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support.