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Biostar B550GTA User Manual

Biostar B550GTA
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FCC Informaon and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon
against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucons,
may cause harmful interference to radio communicaons. There is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a parcular installaon.
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The content of this users manual is subject to be changed without noce and we will not be
responsible for any mistakes found in this users manual. All the brand and product names are
trademarks of their respecve companies.
Dichiarazione di conformità sinteca
Ai sensi dell’art. 2 comma 3 del D.M. 275 del
30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodoo è conforme
alle normave vigen e soddisfa i requisi
essenziali richies dalle direve
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e 1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
Short Declaraon of conformity
We declare this product is complying with the
laws in force and meeng all the essenal
requirements as specied by the direcves
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE and 1999/05/CE
whenever these laws may be applied

Questions and Answers:

Biostar B550GTA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketAM4
ChipsetAMD B550
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory128GB
PCIe 4.0 x161
PCIe 3.0 x161
PCIe 3.0 x12
SATA 6Gb/s6
M.2 Slots2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C1
AudioRealtek ALC887
Video OutputsHDMI, DisplayPort
Memory SupportDDR4 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A1
USB 3.2 Gen 14
USB 2.04
LANRealtek RTL8111H

Summary

FCC Compliance and Copyright Notice

Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Motherboard

Preparing for Motherboard Installation

Guidance on preparing a safe and suitable environment for motherboard installation.

Motherboard Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for verification.

Motherboard Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard hardware, including CPU, memory, storage, and ports.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Explains the layout and function of all external connectivity ports on the rear panel.

Motherboard Component Identification

Diagram and labeling of key motherboard components for easy identification.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Guide

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for securely installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) into the socket.

CPU Heatsink Mounting

Instructions for properly mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly for effective cooling.

Cooling Fan Connection

How to connect CPU and system fans to motherboard headers for proper airflow management.

System Memory (RAM) Installation

Guide for installing RAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots correctly.

Expansion Slots Installation

Details on installing various expansion cards into PCI and PCIe slots.

Jumper and Switch Configuration

Explains jumper settings, including the Clear CMOS function for resetting BIOS data.

Motherboard Connectors and Headers

Details on power connectors, front panel headers, and internal system connections.

SATA Storage Connectors

Details on SATA connectors and their pin assignments for connecting hard drives and SSDs.

Front Panel USB Headers

Pinout and connection guide for the front panel USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 headers.

Audio and Serial Port Connectors

Pinouts for front panel audio, S/PDIF, and serial port connectors.

RGB LED Headers

Information on connecting 12V and 5V RGB LED devices to the motherboard.

Onboard LED Indicators

Information about onboard LEDs controlled by the RACING GT EVO program.

Chapter 3: BIOS and Software Utilities

UEFI BIOS Setup Navigation

Guide on how to enter and navigate the UEFI BIOS setup utility for system configuration.

Motherboard BIOS Update Methods

Details procedures for updating the motherboard's BIOS using different utilities.

Software Utilities Overview

Guide to installing and launching drivers and utilities from the provided DVD.

Installing Drivers and Software

Step-by-step guide to install drivers and software from the provided DVD.

BIOScreen Utility for Boot Logo

Utility to personalize the motherboard boot logo by loading custom BMP images.

RACING GT EVO Utility Overview

Introduction to the comprehensive BIOSTAR utility for system management and configuration.

System Information Tab

Displays basic system hardware information including clocks, motherboard, processor, and memory.

SmartEAR Audio Control

Controls system volume and headphone impedance for optimizing audio output quality.

GT Touch Performance Modes

Adjusts system performance modes (Normal, ECO, Sport) for different usage scenarios.

Vivid LED DJ Lighting Customization

Controls RGB lighting schemes, effects, and brightness for system aesthetics.

A.I Fan Speed Control

Manages fan speeds based on temperature and user preferences for optimal cooling performance.

Hardware Monitoring Tab

Monitors hardware voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures to check system health.

OC/OV Settings and Profiles

Allows saving/loading OC/OV profiles and adjusting system frequency and voltage settings.

Chapter 4: Useful Help and Troubleshooting

Driver and Software Installation Guide

Guide for installing motherboard drivers and software from the provided DVD for optimal system performance.

BIOS Error Codes and Status Indicators

Reference for beep codes and POST codes indicating system status or errors during boot.

System Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common system issues, including power problems and CPU overheating.

RAID Configuration and Definitions

Explains RAID definitions, features, and benefits for data storage and redundancy.

RAID 0 and RAID 1 Explained

Explains RAID 0 (striping) for performance and RAID 1 (mirroring) for redundancy.

RAID 10 Configuration

Explains RAID 10 (striping and mirroring) functionality for enhanced performance and data redundancy.

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