Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX User Manual

9) M2A_CPU/M2B_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID conguration. Please
note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA
hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring a RAID Set," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting
hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the standoff rst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports High Denition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front
panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the
motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
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9
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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC L 6 MIC Detection
2 GND 7 SENSE_SEND
3 MIC R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 Head Phone L
5 Head Phone R 10 Head Phone Detection
F_USB30
F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


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123
 
123
 
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1
1
1
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_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
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BSSS

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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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

B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3

F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_
F 
_SB
80110 60 42
M2A_CPU
F_USB30
F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


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 
123
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123
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1
1
1
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S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3
BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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

B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3

F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_
F 
_SB
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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX 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
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	128 GB
ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4733 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)	4733 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB
Bluetooth version	5.3
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Realtek RTL8852CE
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	6
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security (OEM) Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
DirectX version	12.0
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	-
Component for	PC
Product color	Brown
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Package width	265 mm
Package height	65 mm
Package weight	1273 g
Country of origin	China
Quantity per shipping (inner) case	1 pc(s)
Warranty period	3 year(s)
Battery type	CR2032
Battery weight	3 g
Battery technology	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)

Weight and Dimensions

Width	244 mm
Height	35 mm