Gigabyte B550 GAMING X User Manual

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B550 GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-B55GMX-1001R

Gigabyte B550 GAMING X Specifications

General

Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security (OEM) Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Drivers included	Yes
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
eSATA ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
Number of SATA III connectors	4
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	16000 MB
Parallel processing technology support	-
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3333, 3666, 4000, 4400, 4600, 4733 MHz
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm

Summary

Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and preparation guidelines before installing hardware components.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Central Processing Unit onto the motherboard.

Installing the Memory

Guidance on installing RAM modules into the motherboard sockets for optimal performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Internal Connectors

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Main BIOS Menu Navigation

Tweaker Settings

Configuration options for overclocking, voltage adjustments, and performance tuning.

General BIOS Settings

Boot Configuration

Setting boot order, security options, fast boot, and CSM support.

Save and Exit BIOS

Chapter 3: Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Drivers Installation