Asus TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS Manual page 14

11. Addressable Gen 2 headers
The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect individually
addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB
LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V),
and the addressable headers 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.
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12. Aura RGB header
The RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips.
The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum
power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m.
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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13. Clear CMOS header
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup
information such as date, time, and system passwords.
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.
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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.
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.
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