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  • Page 1 PRIME B650M-A AX II...
  • 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 Package contents ....................... vi PRIME B650M-A AX II specifications summary ............vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-10 System memory ..................

  • 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: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME B650M-A AX II motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD...
  • Page 7 PRIME B650M-A AX II specifications summary Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset Storage M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • Page 8 PRIME B650M-A AX II specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • Page 9 Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    • The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX II...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 24.4cm(9.6in) DIGI HDMI ATX_12V_2 ATX_12V_1 +VRM CPU_FAN CPU_OPT BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED Place this KBMS side towards _U32G1_34 SOCKET AM5 the rear of the chassis USB_1_2_5_13 LAN_U32G2_1011 256Mb BIOS PCIE SATA 5.0 X4 M.2(WIFI) Ethernet 2280 2260 2242 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 Super PCIEX16_2 B650...
  • Page 13 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. ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX II...
  • Page 14 6. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset •...
  • Page 15 Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX II...
  • Page 16 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 button cell battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery.
  • Page 17 20. BIOS FlashBack The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™. Scan the QR code for more information on BIOS FlashBack function. ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX II...
  • Page 18 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. USB 2.0 port with BIOS FlashBack function.
  • Page 19 Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. Wi-Fi 6 ports. Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antenna connectors to these ports. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. •...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary.

  • Page 21: System Memory

    (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Recommended memory configurations...
  • Page 22 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Bios And Raid Support

    For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/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 24: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include 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 25: 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 26: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    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 a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 27: 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 Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    RF exposure compliance. HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX II...
  • Page 30 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 31 Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX II...
  • Page 32 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 33 ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below:...
  • Page 34 2014/53/EU. Cijeli ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst Direktīvas tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/. 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
  • Page 35 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 36: Warranty

    • ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS zadržava prava na tumačenje odredbi ASUS komercijalnog Commercial Guarantee. jamstva. •...
  • Page 37 • ASUS tilbyr som produsent en frivillig kommersiell garanti. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài • ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến kommersielle garanti.

  • Page 38: Asus Contact Information

    Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL,...

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