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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B550 GAMING X V2 User Manual

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B550 GAMING X V2
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B550 GAMING X V2
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-B55GMX2-1001R
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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B550 GAMING X V2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketAM4
ChipsetAMD B550
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Max Memory Capacity128 GB
PCIe x1 Slots2
PCIe x16 Slots1
Storage Interfaces4 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LANRealtek GbE LAN
AudioRealtek ALC887
RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines to prevent damage during installation and ensure safe operation.

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the CPU

CPU Installation Guidelines

Precautions and steps for installing the CPU and applying thermal grease.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Memory Installation and Dual Channel Configuration

Guidelines for installing memory modules and configuring dual-channel mode.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for installing expansion cards.

SATA and M.2 Connector Details

M.2 SSD Installation Guide

Step-by-step guide for installing an M.2 SSD.

CMOS and Battery Management

Clear CMOS Jumper Operation

Instructions for clearing CMOS values using the jumper.

CMOS Battery Replacement Procedures

Guidelines and precautions for replacing the CMOS battery.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Introduction

Accessing BIOS Setup and Flashing Risks

How to enter BIOS Setup and risks associated with BIOS flashing.

BIOS Main Menu and Navigation

Advanced Mode Function Key Guide

Explanation of function keys for navigating and operating in Advanced Mode.

BIOS Favorites Feature Management

Adding and Using Favorite BIOS Options

How to add, remove, and access frequently used BIOS options.

Chapter 2-4 Tweaker Section

Overclocking Warnings and CPU Frequency Settings

Warnings on overclocking and detailed settings for CPU clock control and ratios.

GPU Frequency and Voltage Adjustment Options

Options to adjust GPU clock frequency and core voltage.

Advanced CPU and Memory Settings

Advanced CPU Configuration Options

Settings for Core Performance Boost, SVM Mode, Cool&Quiet, and more.

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Configuration

Using XMP profiles for memory performance enhancement.

Memory and Voltage Configuration Options

Memory Multiplier and Timing Settings

Settings for memory multiplier and advanced timing controls.

CPU Vcore and VRM Voltage Adjustments

Options to adjust CPU Vcore, VRM settings, and memory voltages.

Chapter 2-5 Settings Section

System Power Management Features

SATA, Network, and Miscellaneous Settings

SATA and NVMe RAID Configuration Options

Settings for SATA mode (RAID/AHCI) and NVMe RAID.

Advanced System Configuration and PC Health

Smart Fan 5 Fan Control Features

Fan Speed Monitoring and Control Modes

Selecting fan monitor targets and fan speed control modes (Normal, Silent, Manual).

Chapter 2-6 System Information and Language Settings

Chapter 2-7 Boot Options Configuration

Boot Order, NumLock, and Security Settings

Specifying boot device order and NumLock state.

Boot Configuration and ROM Priority Settings

BIOS Security and Operating Mode Settings

Chapter 2-8 Save & Exit BIOS Options

Saving Changes, Exiting, and Loading Defaults

Options for saving changes, exiting without saving, and loading defaults.

Chapter 3 Appendix: RAID Configuration

RAID Levels and SATA Controller Setup

Overview of RAID levels and configuring the SATA controller in BIOS.

UEFI RAID Array Creation Steps

Detailed steps for creating a RAID array using RAIDXpert2.

RAID Driver and Operating System Installation

Installing Operating System with RAID Drivers

Guide to installing Windows and loading necessary RAID drivers.

Chapter 3-2 Drivers Installation

Installing Motherboard Drivers and Software

Steps for installing drivers using Xpress Install or manual selection.

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