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  • Page 1 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary ........... vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Package contents ....................... xi Installation tools and components ................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Rog Strix B550-E Gaming Specifications Summary

    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 HDMI™ 2.1 (4K@60HZ)* * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
  • Page 7 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING specifications summary Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C ® 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C ®...
  • Page 8 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-CODE - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow], CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™...
  • Page 9 Windows 10 - 64 bit Operating System ® 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.

  • Page 10: Connectors With Shared Bandwidth

    Connectors with shared bandwidth RGB_HEADER1 FLBK_LED1 CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP BIOS_FLBK EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 CPU_OPT USB_E5-8 BOOT DRAM U32G2_C7 LAN_U32G2_34 HDMI Intel ® I225-V M.2(WIFI) AUDIO AUDIO_TYPE-C 256Mb BIOS 2280 2260 2242 22110 PCIEX16_1 B550 Super BATTERY PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 22110 2280 2260 2242 ARUR PCIEX16_3...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    1 x M.2 SSD screw package Miscellaneous 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual...

  • Page 12: Installation Tools And Components

    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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    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. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) RGB_HEADER1 FLBK_LED1 CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP BIOS_FLBK EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 CPU_OPT USB_E5-8 BOOT DRAM U32G2_C7 LAN_U32G2_34 HDMI Intel ® I225-V M.2(WIFI) AUDIO AUDIO_TYPE-C 256Mb BIOS 2280 2260 2242 22110 PCIEX16_1 B550 Super BATTERY PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 22110 2280 2260 2242 ARUR PCIEX16_3 TB_HEADER...
  • Page 15 16. S/PDIF Out header 1-19 17. Speaker header 1-19 18. System Panel header 1-20 19. Thermal Sensor header 1-21 20. Thunderbolt header 1-22 21. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 1-22 22. Q Code LED 1-23 23. Q-LEDs 1-23 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 16 CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 for 3 Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors. 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.
  • Page 17 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 18 (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 19 Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plug when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 20 Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration PCIe bifurcation settings in PCIe x16 slots with different Ryzen™ Slot CPUs Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors (Support PCIe Gen 4 SSDs) Supported SSDs PCIEX16_1 4 or 2 PCIEX16_2 0 or 2 • Hyper M.2 X16 series card is purchased separately. •...
  • Page 21 For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header. Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN Q-Fan Controlled CPU_OPT Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN3 Q-Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP Full-Speed ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 22 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. EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1 PIN 1...
  • Page 23 M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode 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. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-11...
  • Page 24 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXN RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXP • 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].
  • Page 25 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. U32G1_12 PIN 1 USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-13...
  • Page 26 USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. USBE_34 USBE_12 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
  • Page 27 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. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-15...
  • Page 28 AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips. RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V).
  • Page 29 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-17...
  • Page 30 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. 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.
  • Page 31 PDIF) Out module. SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Speaker header The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER PIN 1 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-19...
  • Page 32 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
  • Page 33 Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. T_SENSOR PIN 1 The thermal sensor is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-21...
  • Page 34 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. TB_HEADER PIN 1 The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. BIOS FlashBack™...
  • Page 35 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. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 1-23...
  • Page 36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-24...

  • Page 37: Building Your Pc System

    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.

  • Page 38: Cooling System Installation

    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 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 39 CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 40 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. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 41: Dimm Installation

    2.1.3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...

  • Page 42: Installation

    2.1.4 M.2 installation • 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 OPTIONAL before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device.
  • Page 43 The M.2 is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...

  • Page 44: Motherboard Installation

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

  • Page 45: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.7 SATA device connection ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...

  • Page 46: Front I/O Connector

    2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP To install USB 3.2 Gen2 connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 This connector will only fit in one orientation.

  • Page 47: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-11...
  • Page 48 To install ThunderboltEX 3-TR card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C ® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt header Ensure to install the ThunderboltEX 3-TR card to a PCIe slot from PCH. •...

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 50: Bios Update Utility

    • 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. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 51: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    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. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-15...
  • Page 52 * Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications ® Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link No link 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps GREEN Blinking Data activity connection LAN port 2.5 Gbps connection GREEN Blinking Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection...

  • Page 53: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-17...
  • Page 54 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-18...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    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. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 2-19...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-20...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Bios And Raid Support

    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.

  • Page 58: Bios Setup Program

    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).

  • Page 59: Asus Ez Flash 3

    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>.

  • Page 60: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    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.

  • Page 61: Raid 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.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes 5C – 5F (continued on the next page) ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...

  • Page 64: Q-Code Table

    Q-Code table Code Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes E4 – E7 S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error...
  • Page 65 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 66 Q-Code table Code Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes B8– BF CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.

  • Page 67: Notices

    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 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL AX200NGW Identification of the modular components used in the assembly: Model Name: AX200NGW FCC ID: PD9AX200NG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 70 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.
  • Page 71 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 ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING...
  • Page 72 2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/ tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
  • Page 73 ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/ support/ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...

  • Page 74: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +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)

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