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Asus ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI User Manual

Asus ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI
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Motherboard
ROG STRIX
B550-XE
GAMING WIFI
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Asus ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor socketSocket AM4
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5
Maximum number of SMP processors1
ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4800, 5100 MHz
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Number of storage drives supported8
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
Number of displays supported2
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of SATA III connectors6
DisplayPort version1.2
USB 2.0 ports quantity5
LAN controllerIntel I225-V
Bluetooth version5.1
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chipSupremeFX S1220A
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions to prevent electrical hazards during system operation and maintenance.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard and system components.

About This Guide

Finding More Information

Lists resources for additional product and software updates.

Guide Conventions

Explains symbols used in the manual for clarity.

Product Introduction

Before You Proceed

Essential precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

Motherboard Layout Overview

Diagram showing all motherboard components and connectors with numbered references.

CPU Socket

Details about the AMD AM4 socket for Ryzen processors.

DIMM Slots

Information on installing DDR4 memory modules and configurations.

Expansion Slots

Description of PCIe slots and recommended VGA configurations.

Fan and Pump Headers

Guide to connecting CPU fans, AIO pumps, and chassis fans.

Power Connectors

Instructions for connecting ATX power supply to the motherboard.

M.2 Slot

Installation details for M.2 SSD modules.

SATA 6Gb/s Ports

Connecting SATA devices like HDDs and optical drives.

USB Connectivity

Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2, Gen 1 connectors and USB 3.2 Gen 1 header.

USB 2.0 Header

Connecting USB 2.0 modules for additional ports.

Addressable RGB Header

Connecting individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips.

RGB Header

Connecting 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips.

Clear CMOS Header

Clearing RTC RAM and system setup parameters.

Audio and Digital Output Headers

Front Panel Audio and S/PDIF Out header connections.

Speaker Header

Connecting the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.

System Panel Header

Connecting system power/HDD LEDs, power, and reset buttons.

Thermal Sensor Header

Connecting a sensor to monitor temperature.

Thunderbolt Header

Thunderbolt header for I/O cards.

BIOS FlashBack™ LED

LED indicator for BIOS FlashBack™ status.

Diagnostic LEDs

Q-Code LED and Q-LEDs for system status and error codes.

Basic Installation

Building Your PC System

Step-by-step guide for assembling PC components.

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the socket.

Cooling System Installation

Instructions for installing CPU heatsinks, fans, and AIO coolers.

DIMM Installation

Procedures for installing and removing DDR4 memory modules.

M.2 Installation

Guide to installing M.2 SSD storage devices.

Motherboard Installation

Steps to mount the motherboard into the PC chassis.

ATX Power Connection

Connecting the main ATX power supply cables.

SATA Device Connection

Connecting SATA data and power cables to devices.

Front I/O Connector

Connecting front panel audio, USB, and speaker headers.

Expansion Card Installation

Installing PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 expansion cards.

Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

Connecting the Wi-Fi antennas to the motherboard.

BIOS Update Utility

Using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature to update the BIOS easily.

Rear I/O Connection

Identifying and connecting rear panel ports like USB, LAN, DisplayPort, HDMI.

Audio I/O Connections

Connecting headphones, microphones, and speaker systems to audio jacks.

Starting Up for the First Time

Initial system power-up, POST, and shutdown procedures.

Turning Off the Computer

Procedures for properly shutting down or putting the system into sleep mode.

BIOS and RAID Support

Knowing BIOS

Introduction to the ASUS UEFI BIOS interface and its functions.

BIOS Setup Program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Update Utilities

ASUS EZ Update and EZ Flash 3 for updating the motherboard BIOS.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Auto recovery tool for restoring BIOS files.

RAID Configurations

Supported RAID levels (0, 1, 10) and configuration utility.

Appendix

Q-Code Table

Reference for motherboard diagnostic error codes.

Notices and Compliance

Regulatory compliance information including FCC, ISED, and other regional statements.

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