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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header Installing the Motherboard Installing SATA Drives Installing a Graphics Card Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Power Connectors...
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• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3333+(OC )/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * For Ryzen Series APUs (Picasso, Cezanne and Renoir), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
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• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * Please refer to page 21 for AMD non-XMP memory frequency support. For more details, please refer to the QVL on ASRock’s website. AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer and Matisse)
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• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front) • 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports...
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• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (UB32_34) 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (UB32_12) Line In (Light Blue)** PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Front Speaker (Lime)** DisplayPort 1.4 Microphone (Pink)** HDMI Port * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.
Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
B550M Pro SE 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
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B550M Pro SE Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
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B550M Pro SE *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.
B550M Pro SE 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
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B550M Pro SE Ryzen Series APUs (Picasso): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 2933 2667 2667 2400 2133 SR/DR SR/DR 1866 SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 1866 SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label...
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
B550M Pro SE 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...
B550M Pro SE 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
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Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
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B550M Pro SE Ryzen series APUs (Picasso): PCIE1 PCIE3 Single Graphics Card Gen3x8 Two Graphics Cards in Gen3x8 Gen3x4 CrossFireX Mode For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP ) when using multiple graphics cards.
B550M Pro SE 2.11 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No.
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
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B550M Pro SE Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 13) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No.
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USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.6, No. 16) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 17) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6, No.
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B550M Pro SE Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 22) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No.23) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 18) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 14) This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CHA_FAN1/WP FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED...
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B550M Pro SE CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL ATX Power Connector...
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ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card.
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B550M Pro SE RGB LED Headers (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 5) (4-pin RGB_LED2) (see p.6, No. 21) These headers are used to connect RGB LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
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Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 6) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 20) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
B550M Pro SE 2.13 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/ s) mode (with Vermeer, Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) mode (with Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso).
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Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
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