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  • Page 2: Contact Information

    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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header...
  • Page 4 2.14 Post Status Checker 2.15 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_1)

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, 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 7: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • 2oz Copper PCB • Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Please refer to CPU support list for details. Chipset • AMD B550 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 8 * 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 25 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support.
  • Page 9 Wireless • 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe • Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band* support * Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available.
  • Page 10 B550M WiFi * NVMe SSD is not supported with AMD Athlon™ 3000G Processors * M2_1 will run at Gen4x4 with Vermeer, Matisse and Gen3x4 with Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso. RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage...
  • Page 11 • 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 12: Motherboard Layout

    B550M WiFi 1.3 Motherboard Layout RGB_LED1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 ADDR_LED1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_3 B: USB3_4 SPI_TPM_J1 CHA_FAN1/WP PCIE1 Promontory B550 PCIE2 CMOS WiFi-802.11axe RoHS Module Battery...
  • Page 13 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) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

  • Page 14: I/O Panel

    B550M WiFi 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)* USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12) LAN RJ-45 Port** PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Line In (Light Blue)*** DisplayPort 1.4 Front Speaker (Lime)*** HDMI Port Microphone (Pink)*** Antenna Ports USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34) * Please note that the USB_2 consumes auxiliary power (+5VSB) while the other USB ports consume DUAL Power (+5VDUAL).
  • Page 15 *** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration: Port Function Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out...

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    B550M WiFi 1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 17: 802.11Axe Wi-Fi 6E Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5/6 Ghz Antennas

    1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2.
  • Page 18 B550M WiFi 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.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Installing The Cpu

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

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    B550M WiFi 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 24 B550M WiFi Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
  • Page 26 B550M WiFi *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.
  • Page 27 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3...
  • Page 28 B550M WiFi...
  • Page 29 +12V *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.

  • Page 30: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    B550M WiFi 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.
  • Page 31 Ryzen Series APUs (Cezanne and Renoir): 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 (Picasso): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 2933 2667 2667 2400 2133 SR/DR SR/DR 1866 SR/DR SR/DR...
  • Page 32 B550M WiFi 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 33: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    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 34: Installing The I/O Panel Shield

    B550M WiFi 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield...

  • Page 35: Installing The Motherboard

    2.6 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 36: Installing Sata Drives

    B550M WiFi 2.7 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 37 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 38: Installing A Graphics Card

    B550M WiFi 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 39 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 PCIe 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 40: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    B550M WiFi 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Power Connectors

    2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 42: Power On

    B550M WiFi 2.11 Power On...

  • Page 43: Jumpers Setup

    2.12 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.7, No. 21) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.

  • Page 44: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    B550M WiFi 2.13 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.7, No.
  • Page 45 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 13) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 46 B550M WiFi Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 9) Right Angle: (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 11)(Lower) (SATA3_4) (see p.7, No. 11)(Upper) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 47 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 18) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 19) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 48 B550M WiFi USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin F_USB3_1_2) (see p.7, No. 8) (19-pin F_USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 14) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. F_USB3_1_2 Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX-...
  • Page 49 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 25) 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 sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 50 B550M WiFi Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 26) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 20) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.7, No. 15) This header allows you to connect Case or Radiator fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 51 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 2) This header allows you to connect CPU fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 7) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
  • Page 52 B550M WiFi ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 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 53 Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 22) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. COM1 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 17) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 54 B550M WiFi RGB LED Headers (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 5) (4-pin RGB_LED2) (see p.7, No. 24) These two RGB headers are used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allows 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 55 Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 6) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 23) 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 56 B550M WiFi 1. Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your Addressable LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components.

  • Page 57: Post Status Checker

    2.14 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 storage is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are function- ing normally.
  • Page 58 B550M WiFi 2.15 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_1) 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.
  • Page 59 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD. Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
  • Page 60 B550M WiFi Step 5 Before securing the M.2 heatsink, make sure to align the notch on the SSD to the standoff on the motherboard; otherwise, the SSD module may be damaged. Correct Installation: The SSD's PCB is in proper place, and the M.2 heatsink can be screwed in.
  • Page 61 M.2 connector (3). *Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD support list, please visit our website for details: http:// www.asrock.com...

  • Page 62: Copyright Notice

    ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...

  • Page 63: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement 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.
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 66 European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...
  • Page 68 BSMI 限用物質及元素清單 限用物質及其化學符號 單元 鉛 (Pb) 鎘 (Cd) 汞 (Hg) 六價鉻 (Cr ) 多溴聯苯 (PBB) 多溴聯苯醚 (PBDE) 電路板 電子元件 線材 配件 備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含 量基準值。 備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考 3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。...
  • Page 69 China RoHS 电子信息产品污染控制标示 依据中国发布的「电子信息产品污染控制管理办法」及 SJ/T 11364-2014「电子信息 产品污染控制标示要求」，电子信息产品应进行标示，藉以向消费者揭露产品中含有 的有毒有害物质或元素不致发生外泄或突变从而对环境造成污染或对人身、财产造成 严重损害的期限。依上述规定，您可于本产品之印刷电路板上看见图一之标示。图一 中之数字为产品之环保使用期限。由此可知此主板之环保使用期限为 10 年。 图一 有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量说明 若您欲了解此产品的有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量说明，请参照以下表格及说明。 有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 (Pb) 镉 (Cd) 汞 (Hg) 六价铬 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 印刷电路板 及电子组件 外部信号连 接头及线材 以上表格依据 SJ/T 11364-2014 的规定编制。 O: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出...

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