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B650 AORUS ELITE AX
B650 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
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- Page 1 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
- Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ....................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 11 Installing the Memory .................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
AUDIO CPU DRAM VGA BOOT PCIEX16 Realtek ® 2.5GbE LAN Chipset M_BIOS CODEC PCIEX1_1 ® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPI_TPM D_LED1 LED_C1 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 ESPI_DB F_USB2 Temperature sensor Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX. - 4 -... -
Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram
PCI Express 3.0 Bus 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub M.2 WIFIj Realtek ® 4 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5GbE LAN (SATA3 0~3) RJ45 Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX. (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 5 -... -
Page 6: Box Contents
Box Contents 5 B650 AORUS ELITE AX or B650 AORUS ELITE motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 Antennaj 5 Two SATA cables 5 M.2 screw/standoff 5 One G Connector * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 8: 2-2 Product Specifications
Š Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO ) and Extreme ™ Š Memory Profile (XMP) memory module (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor: Š Graphics 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR. - Page 9 Storage Interface Š CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (Note) SSD support) (M2A_CPU) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) Chipset: Š 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices...
- Page 10 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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Page 11: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. - Page 12 B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
- Page 13 C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
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Page 14: Installing The Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •... -
Page 15: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 16: Back Panel Connectors
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX. - 16 -... - Page 17 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 17 -...
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Page 18: Onboard Buttons And Leds
RST_SW The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. -
Page 19: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V/ATX_12V1 M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_SB CPU_FAN F_PANEL SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN4_PUMP F_U320G CPU_OPT F_U32 D_LED1/D_LED2 F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_LED SPI_TPM LED_C1/LED_C2 CLR_CMOS SATA3 0/1/2/3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 20 1/2) ATX_12V1/ATX_12V/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
- Page 21 The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information.
- Page 22 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) S B_ 1 2 3 The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
- Page 23 Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
- Page 24 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
- Page 25 M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
- Page 26 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
- Page 27 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
- Page 28 16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
- Page 29 CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 29 -...
- Page 30 Reset The reset jumper provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. - 30 -...
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Page 31: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values. - Page 32 Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
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Page 33: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers
Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. -
Page 34: Drivers Installation
(GCC). Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept> to install GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). On the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. -
Page 35: Chapter 5 Appendix
• A USB thumb drive. An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with a SATA hard drive. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/918/amd600-raid.html - 35 -... -
Page 36: Regulatory Notices
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B650 AORUS ELITE AX / B650 AORUS ELITE Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com... - Page 37 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
- Page 38 To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for “REV: X.X” printed on the PCB on the top left corner of the Motherboard. For example, "REV:1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: B650 AORUS ELITE AX rev. 1.0 AMD Corporation RZ616, MediaTek MT7922A22M B650 AORUS ELITE AX rev. 1.1 Intel Corporation AX210NGW ®...
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Page 39: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...