Motherboard

ROG STRIX
B550-A GAMING
 E16919
First Edition
July 2020

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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................................... iv
About this guide........................................................................................................... v
ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING specifications summary........................................... vi
Connectors with shared bandwidth........................................................................... x
Package contents........................................................................................................ xi
Installation tools and components........................................................................... xii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed.................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system............................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation.......................................................... 2-2
2.1.3 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-5
2.1.4 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............................................................ 2-10
2.1.8 Front I/O connector.................................................................... 2-11
2.1.9 Expansion card installation........................................................ 2-12
2.2 BIOS update utility.................................................................................... 2-13
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. 2-14
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection................................................................... 2-14
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections................................................................ 2-16
2.4 Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-18
2.5 Turning off the computer......................................................................... 2-18

Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

3.1 Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 BIOS Setup program................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 EZ Update.................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3......................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3............................................................................. 3-4
3.6 RAID configurations................................................................................... 3-5

Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information....................................................................................... A-6

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 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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of 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 power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.

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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.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
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 dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to

yourself when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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 ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING specifications summary
AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors*
CPU
* Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list.

Chipset AMD B550 Chipset

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C)/4133(O.C)/
4000(O.C)/3866(O.C)/3600(O.C)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/
2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory*
Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
OptiMem II
* ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
1 x DisplayPort 1.2*
Graphics 1 x HDMITM 2.1 (4K@60HZ)
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x16 mode)
AMD B550 Chipset
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIE x1_1, PCIE x1_2, and PCIE x1_3.
Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
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
Storage
 .2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
M
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Supports RAID 0,1,10
* When M.2_2 slot is populated , SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.

1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet

Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
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

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ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING specifications summary
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
S1220A
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
Audio
Audio Features:
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1
Surround Sound audio.
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)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMITM port
1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5G Ethernet
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x BIOS FlashBackTM button
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 Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
Internal I/O Connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
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
Miscellaneous
1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-5 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt header

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 ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING specifications summary
AURA Sync
- Aura RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device
[yellow green])
- ASUS Q-Slot
Special Features ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS Flashback™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Clear CMOS header
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
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
Software Features - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone
AI Suite 3
- PPSU
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
TurboV EVO
- EZ Update
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

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ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING specifications summary
BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows 10 64 - bit
ATX Form Factor
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.

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 Connectors with shared bandwidth
FLBK_LED1
RGB_HEADER1
CPU_FAN CPU_OPT
BIOS_FLBK
EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1

U2_56U32G1_78 DIGI+
VRM

U32G2_C6

U32G2_5

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

BOOT
VGA
LAN_U32G1_34 CPU
DRAM

SOCKET AM4
HDMI
_DP

EATXPWR
CHA_FAN1

AIO_PUMP

AUDIO

U32G1_12
Intel®
I225-V 256Mb
BIOS

M.2_1(SOCKET3)
22110 2280 2260 2242

PCIEX16_1

SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12

A AMD
Super PCIEX1_1 BATTERY B550
I/O

A PCIEX16_2 B
A
M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIEX1_2 AURA
B
22110 2280 2260 2242

A PCIEX1_3 COM_DEBUG

TB_HEADER USB_E34 USB_E12 PANEL

RGB_HEADER2 ADD_GEN 2
T_SENSOR

AAFP CLRTC
CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2

Configuration 1 2
PCIEX16_2 x4 x1
PCIEX1_1 - x1
A
PCIEX1_2 - x1
PCIEX1_3 - x1
Configuration 1 2
M.2_2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA -
B
SATA6G_56 - v

• PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, and PCIEX1_3. When

PCIEX16_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, and PCIEX1_3 will be disabled.
PCIEX16_2 will run x1 mode when PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, or PCIEX1_3 is occupied.

• When M.2_2 slot is populated, SATA6G_56 will be disabled.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING 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
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
Miscellaneous
1 x ROG key chain
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.

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 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.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction
1

Chapter 1
1.1 Before you proceed
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.

• 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 components.

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 1.2 Motherboard layout

5 4 1 4 11 2
24.4cm(9.6in)
Chapter 1

FLBK_LED1
17 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT
RGB_HEADER1

BIOS_FLBK
EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1

U2_56U32G1_78 DIGI+
VRM

U32G2_C6

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

BOOT

LAN_U32G1_34
VGA
CPU
DRAM
18

SOCKET AM4
HDMI
_DP

EATXPWR
5

30.5cm(12in)
CHA_FAN1

AIO_PUMP

AUDIO

U32G1_12
Intel®
I225-V 256Mb
BIOS 8
6
M.2_1(SOCKET3)

22110 2280 2260 2242

PCIEX16_1

SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12

3 AMD
Super PCIEX1_1 BATTERY B550
I/O 7

PCIEX16_2

6
M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIEX1_2 AURA

22110 2280 2260 2242

PCIEX1_3 COM_DEBUG

TB_HEADER USB_E34 USB_E12 PANEL

RGB_HEADER2 ADD_GEN 2
T_SENSOR

AAFP CLRTC
CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2

13 16 11 10 12 15 4 9 4 14

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 Layout contents Page
1. CPU socket 1-4
2. DIMM slots 1-5
3. Expansion slots 1-7

Chapter 1
4. Fan and Pump headers 1-9
5. Power connectors 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

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 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.

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2. DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline 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

Chapter 1
NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

DIMM_A2*
DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1

Recommended memory configurations

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 Memory configurations
You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.

You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
Chapter 1

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.

• The default memory operation frequency 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 the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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3. Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Chapter 1
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 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.

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 Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration
Slot PCIe bifurcation settings in PCIe x16 slots with different Ryzen™ CPUs
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors (Support PCIe Gen 4 SSDs)
Supported SSDs
Chapter 1

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
PCIEX16_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.

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4. Fan and Pump headers
The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system.

A CPU_FAN
A B

Chapter 1
B CPU_OPT

FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
C CHA_FAN1 FAN IN
D AIO_PUMP FAN PWR
GND

C D

FAN PWM
FAN PWR
FAN IN
GND
E CHA_FAN3
F CHA_FAN2

E F

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables 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 Controlled A
CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full-Speed -

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 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.
Chapter 1

A EATX12V_2 B EATX12V_1
A B

+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+DC_IN
+DC_IN
PIN 1 PIN 1

GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
C

C EATXPWR
+3 Volts GND
+12 Volts +5 Volts
+12 Volts +5 Volts
+5V Standby +5 Volts
Power OK -5 Volts
GND GND
+5 Volts GND
GND GND
+5 Volts PSON#
GND GND
+3 Volts -12 Volts
+3 Volts +3 Volts
PIN 1

• 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 power of 350W.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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6. M.2 slots
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.

Chapter 1
A

A M.2_1(SOCKET3)
B 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.

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 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives
and hard disk drives via a SATA cable.
Chapter 1

A B C

SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2

SATA6G_3
SATA6G_4

SATA6G_5
SATA6G_6
A
B
GND GND
C RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXP
RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXN
GND GND
RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXN
RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXP
GND 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 M.2_2 slot is populated, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.

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8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
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.

Chapter 1
U32G1_12
A
PIN 1
USB3+5V
USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+
IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND
GND IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+
IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND
GND IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+
IntA_P2_D+ GND

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.

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 9. USB 2.0 headers
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.
Chapter 1

A USB_E34
B USB_E12

USB_P1+
USB_P1-
USB+5V

GND
NC
PIN 1

USB+5V
USB_P2-
USB_P2+
GND
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.

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10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
The Addressable Gen 2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB
WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.

Chapter 1
ADD_GEN 2
PIN 1

+5V
Data

Ground

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.

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.

• The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.

• The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately.

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 11. AURA RGB headers
The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips.

A
Chapter 1

A RGB_HEADER1
PIN 1

+12V G R B

B RGB_HEADER2
PIN 1

+12V G R 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.

• 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 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.

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12. Clear CMOS header
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.

Chapter 1
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND

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 boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

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 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.

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14. System Panel header
The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions.

Chapter 1
PLED PWRSW SPEAKER

PWRBTN#

Speaker
Ground
Ground
PLED+
PLED-

GND

+5V
PANEL
PIN 1

HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
RSTCON#
NC
PLED+

PLED-
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.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin header is for 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. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating
system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.

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 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 the device or the motherboard’s
component to detect its temperature.
Chapter 1

T_SENSOR
PIN 1

GND
SENSOR IN

The thermal sensor is purchased separately.

16. Thunderbolt header

The Thunderbolt header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt I/O card
that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six
Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain
configuration.
RTD3_POWER_EN
S_SLP_S0#_IDLE
PERST_N
I2C_IRQ#
I2C_SDA
I2C_SCL

WAKE#

TB_HEADER
PIN 1
FORCE_PWR
GND
SLP_S3#
SLP_S5#
GND

RTD3_SW

The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.

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17. BIOS FlashBack™ LED
The FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS
FlashBack™.

Chapter 1
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. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

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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.

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

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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, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.

1 2

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 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 1

1 2
Chapter 2

3 4

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CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 2

1 2

Chapter 2
3

When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not
remove the plate on the bottom.

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 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.
Chapter 2

AIO_PUMP

CPU_FAN

CPU_OPT

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2.1.3 DIMM installation

Chapter 2
To remove a DIMM

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 2.1.4 M.2 installation

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.
OPTIONAL
• 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.

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Chapter 2
The M.2 is purchased separately.

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 2.1.5 Motherboard installation
1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
Chapter 2

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.

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2.1.6 ATX power connection
A

Chapter 2
B

OR AND

• 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.

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 2.1.7 SATA device connection

OR
Chapter 2

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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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 2.1.9 Expansion card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
Chapter 2

To install PCIe x1 cards

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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 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for
better compatibility and stability.

2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard.

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3. Manually rename the file as RSB550AG.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.

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.

BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port

6. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.

For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.

• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS
update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.

• If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the
BIOS FlashBack™ is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper
installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

• Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.

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 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Chapter 2

Rear panel connectors

1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6
2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 5
3. Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port*
4. DisplayPort
5. BIOS FlashBack™ button
6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 7 and 8
7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C6
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 3 and 4
9. HDMI™ port
10. Optical S/PDIF Out port
11. Audio jacks**

* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.

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.

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* Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED

LED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 100 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection
1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / LAN port
BLINKING Data activity ORANGE
10 Mbps connection

** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Headset
Port 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out

Chapter 2
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker 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

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 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Chapter 2

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2-channel Speakers

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Connect to 4-channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers

Chapter 2
Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers

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 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:
a. Monitor
b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights
up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press
the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has
Chapter 2

a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to
green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self 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

VGA detected
One short beep Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two
No memory detected
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
No VGA detected
short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four
Hardware component failure
short beeps

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

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. Press the power button
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.

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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 keyboard-
only 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.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, 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 you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.

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Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained
service personnel.

• When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as RSB550AG.CAP for this
motherboard.

• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.

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 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 <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test
(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.

• Ensure 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 the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value.

• The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices.

Chapter 3

BIOS menu screen

The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.

3.3 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®
environment.

• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP

(Internet Service Provider).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

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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 <F5>.

To update the BIOS:

• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format
and single partition only.

• 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 contains the latest
BIOS, and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder field.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to
perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is
done.

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 3.4 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 the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains
the BIOS file.

The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer 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. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or 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 ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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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. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. 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 existing drive.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data)
having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits
of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing
drive and three new drives for this setup.

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in 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 can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 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.
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 produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

KC: Korea Warning Statement

A-2 Appendices
Google™ License Terms
Copyright© 2020 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.

Declaration of compliance for product environmental

regulation
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and
makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global
environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on
regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information 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
http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits
use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in
homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except
for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of
the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.
Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng
các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Turkey RoHS
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

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 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. 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. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

Regional notice for California

WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

A-4 Appendices
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih Direktiva.
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU- ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
pertinenti con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
conformità UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
смотрите на www.asus.com/support conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес: överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
www.asus.com/support Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС доступний
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support на: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
souvisejících směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
adrese: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
de relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
på: www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή
η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες
σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης
συμβατότητας είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności
UE jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support

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 ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com

Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site https://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Web site https://www.asus.com/de
Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=de-de

Technical Support
Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557
Telephone (AT) +43-1360-2775461
Online support https://www.asus.com/de/support

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