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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.
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................vi Package contents ...................... vii PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI specifications summary ..........viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-9 System memory ..................
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.
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Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep out of reach of children. Do not incinerate or dispose of batteries in household trash. If ingested or inserted inside any part of the body, call a local poison control center for treatment information.
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.
RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide. BIOS FlashBack™ Feature Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the BIOS FlashBack™ Feature. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this user guide.
PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI specifications summary AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Chipset AMD B650 Chipset 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered...
PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI specifications summary 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Ethernet Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Wireless & Bluetooth ® Bluetooth v5.3** ® * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz frequency band regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
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PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI specifications summary 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers...
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11, 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. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI...
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Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. •...
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PIN 1 The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI...
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the 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. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
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Power Button/Soft-off Button header (PWRSW) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the system power button. Press the power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI...
• Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the reset button to reboot the system. • Chassis intrusion header (CHASSIS) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
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5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI...
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(USB 10Gbps) ports are for USB 10Gbps devices. Wi-Fi 6E ports. These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons Optical S/PDIF Out port.
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 heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
(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...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI 1-11...
M.2 installation OPTIONAL • Ensure to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad 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. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices.
Wi-Fi moving antenna installation (on selected models) Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.
• 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. 1-14...
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.
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).
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>.
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.
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 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.
Appendix General 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 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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.
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
Notices for Wi-Fi model FCC RF Caution Statement WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC 5.925-7.125 GHz Caution Statement Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
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Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI...
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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:...
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2014/53/EU. Cijeli Slowenien (SI), Spanien (ES) und der Schweiz (CH) betrieben wird. tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/. Dichiarazione di conformità UE semplificata WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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(LV), Lucembursko (LU), Nizozemsku (NL), Norsko (NO), Rumunsko (RO), Koko EY:n vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen teksti on luettavissa Slovensko (SK), Slovinsko (SI), Španělsku (ES), Švýcarsko (CH). osoitteessa https://www.asus.com/support/. Forenklet EU-overensstemmelseserklæring 5 150 - 5 350 MHz:in taajuudella toimiva WiFi on rajoitettu sisäkäyttöön ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed at denne enhed er i taulukossa luetelluissa maissa: overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og øvrige relevante bestemmelser i...
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Οδηγίας 2014/53/ΕE. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης της ΕΕ MHz frekvenču diapazonā Austrija (AT), Beļģijā (BE), Bulgārijā (BG), Kiprā είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση https://www.asus.com/support/. (CY), Čehijā (CZ), Igaunijā (EE), Francijā (FR), Vācijā (DE), Islandē (IS), Īrijā Το WiFi που λειτουργεί στη ζώνη 5150-5350MHz περιορίζεται για χρήση σε...
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Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno este disponibil la adresa https://www.asus.com/support/. besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/. Pentru ţările listate în tabelul de mai jos, reţelele WiFi care funcţionează în WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, banda de frecvenţă...
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Пристрої низької потужност для прим щень (LPI) Wi-Fi 5,945–6,425 los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de la directiva ГГц. 2014/53/EU. En https://www.asus.com/support/ está disponible el texto Використання пристрою обмежено лише прим щенням з д апазоном completo de la declaración de conformidad para la UE.
• 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. •...
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• 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.
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