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ASROCK PRO Series User Manual

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  • Page 2 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation e-mail: info@asrock.com.tw...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    • 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/)
  • Page 6 • 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)
  • Page 7 • 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...
  • Page 8 • 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.

  • Page 9: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 10 B550M Pro SE No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

  • Page 11: I/O Panel

    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.

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    B550M Pro SE 1.5 Block Diagram 128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots PCI-E Gen4 BUS PCI-E X16 SLOT DDR4 2133/3200+ Channel A AMD AM4 DDR4 2133/3200+ Channel B Processor USB3.1 Gen1 ALC897 24MHz 4 ports(2*rear+2*front) SOCKET 1331P 1st M.2 Slot / Gen4 x4 PCIE 4.0 x4 128Mb PCIE3.0 x1...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    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.

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu

    B550M Pro SE 2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

  • Page 16: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    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.
  • Page 18 B550M Pro SE Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
  • Page 20 B550M Pro SE *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.
  • Page 21 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3...
  • Page 22 B550M Pro SE...
  • Page 23 +12V *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.

  • Page 24: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    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.
  • Page 25 Ryzen Series APUs (Cezanne): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 2933 SR/DR SR/DR 2667 SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667 Ryzen Series APUs (Renoir): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 2933 SR/DR SR/DR 2667 SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    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...

  • Page 29: Installing The Motherboard

    2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 30: Installing Sata Drives

    B550M Pro SE 2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 31 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 32: Installing A Graphics Card

    B550M Pro SE 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Power Connectors

    B550M Pro SE 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 37: Power On

    2.10 Power On...

  • Page 38: Jumpers Setup

    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.

  • Page 39: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 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...
  • Page 44 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...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    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).
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 51 ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

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