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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...
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.
1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Not compatible with AMD Athlon™ Processors. • AMD B550 Chipset Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer) support DDR4 4533+(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/...
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* 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/) * Please refer to page 23 for AMD non-XMP memory frequency support.
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Wireless • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax • Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band* sup- port * Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft® Win- dows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regula- tion status of each country and region.
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B550M-C R2.0 * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * M2_2 and SATA3_4_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be disabled. RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • 1 x SPI TPM Header...
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* 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. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
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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 (F_USB3_1_2) Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (F_USB3_TC_1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Lower)
B550M-C R2.0 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port LAN RJ-45 Port* (USB31_TC_1) Line In (Light Blue)** Antenna Ports Front Speaker (Lime)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34) Microphone (Pink)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port...
1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth.
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B550M-C R2.0 WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected.
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-C R2.0 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-C R2.0 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
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B550M-C R2.0 *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.
B550M-C R2.0 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.
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B550M-C R2.0 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-C R2.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 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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Ryzen series APUs (Picasso): PCIE1 PCIE4 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-C R2.0 2.5 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 Short: Clear CMOS (see p.7, No.
2.6 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 Connect the power PLED+ PLED-...
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B550M-C R2.0 Serial ATA3 Connectors These five SATA3 Right Angle: connectors support SATA (SATA3_3: data cables for internal see p.7, No. 10) (Upper) storage devices with up (SATA3_2: to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer see p.7, No. 10) (Lower) rate. (SATA3_5: * M2_2 and SATA3_4_5 see p.7, No.
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Front Panel Type C USB There is one Front 3.2 Gen1 Header Panel Type C USB 3.2 (20-pin F_USB3_TC_1) Gen1 Header on this (see p.7, No. 9) motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen1 USB Type-C Cable ports.
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B550M-C R2.0 CPU Fan Connector This motherboard pro- 4 3 2 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.7, No. 2) (Quiet Fan) connector. +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
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RGB LED Headers These two RGB headers are used (4-pin RGB_LED1) to connect RGB LED extension (see p.7, No. 5) cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orienta- tion;...
B550M-C R2.0 2.7 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor- age is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning...
2.8 CrossFire Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFire that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFire -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFire technology.
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B550M-C R2.0 Step 3 Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot.
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
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B550M-C R2.0 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Vermeer, Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso).
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Step 3 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s).
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B550M-C R2.0 Step 3 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
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TS256GMTS400 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
B550M-C R2.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers Go to our website to download the necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “ASRock Mother- board Utility (A-Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)“...
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B550M-C R2.0 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
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Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...
3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
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B550M-C R2.0 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon...
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Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.
B550M-C R2.0 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup.
B550M-C R2.0 3.4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique indi- viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
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Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1, ADDR_LED2) on the motherboard. ADDR_LED1 ADDR_LED2 DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
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ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! Drag the tab to customize your preference.
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.
B550M-C R2.0 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...
B550M-C R2.0 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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frequency. Power saving features for idle cores (e.g. cc6 sleep) remain active. CCD0 CCX0 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX0 Frequency. CCX1 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX1 Frequency. CCD1 CCX0 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX0 Frequency. CCX1 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX1 Frequency.
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B550M-C R2.0 DRAM Information Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Setting DRAM Frequency can adjust DRAM Timing.
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2.50V Voltage Configure the voltage for the 2.50V PROM Voltage. CPU VDD 1.8V Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8V Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults.
B550M-C R2.0 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Trusted Computing, AMD CBS, AMD PBS and AMD Overclock- ing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
4.4.1 CPU Configuration PSS Support Use this to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NX Mode Use this to enable or disable NX mode. SVM Mode When this is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V.
B550M-C R2.0 4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration Turn On LED in S5 Turn on LED in the ACPI S5 state. SR-IOV Support Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices. UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics) This item allows you to set the size of the UMA frame buffer.
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WAN Radio Configure the WiFi module's connectivity. BT On/Off Enable/disable the bluetooth. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
B550M-C R2.0 4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug function.
4.4.4 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. USB Keyboard/Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB Keyboard/Mouse device.
4.4.8 AMD Overclocking The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage.
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B550M-C R2.0 4.5 Tools Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
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4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
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B550M-C R2.0 Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan CHA_FAN2/WP Switch Select CHA_FAN2 or Water Pump mode. Chassis Fan 2 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 2 . Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
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4.7 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
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B550M-C R2.0 4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.
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B550M-C R2.0 AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you’ve enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
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4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
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If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
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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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Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC) 5250-5350 MHz WiFi 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
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