Gigabyte B550M GAMING User Manual
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B550M GAMING User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 2
read the User's Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents B550M GAMING Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 4
B550M GAMING Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM4 ATX VGA DVI HDMI U32 QFLED QFLASH_PLUS U32_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 M2A_CPU M_BIOS 42 60 80 B550M GAMING PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC TPM iTE® Super I/O SPEAKER AMD B550 F_U32 DDR4_A1 - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 5
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard problem - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 6
CPU ŠŠ AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD B550 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 7
2 ports available through the internal USB header) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system ŠŠ Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. ŠŠ 1 x 256 Mbit - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 8
System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 9
Denotes CPU Pin One AM4 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 10
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 11
remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 12
Internal Connectors 1 3 2 4 8 7 18 16 10 5 6 15 14 11 17 9 12 13 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) D_LED1 6) LED_C 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 8) M2A_CPU 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) CI 12) SPEAKER 13) the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 13
3V -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 14
damage of the LED strip. B_ For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 15
to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. B_ 42 60 80 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 - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 16
. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio the chassis manufacturer. 11) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 17
on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 VCC 2 NC 3 NC 4 SPK- 13) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 18
your computer before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 18 - 1 23 1 23 3 1 23 1 _S S 1 23 S _ B S B_ - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 19
18) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 20
is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 21
2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 22
2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 23
occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 24
multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 25
/CPU VDDP/A_VDD18S5/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/ DRAM Termination (CH A/B) These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. ƒƒ CPU/VRM Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level. - 25 - - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 26
/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Password PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 27
UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game Optimized Adjusts the frame buffer size based on the total system memory size. This item is Auto. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 27 - - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 28
. (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 29
the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 30
AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 31
&& Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 32
2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 33
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 34
ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 35
Password first. ƒƒ Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 36
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 37
. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 38
that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 39
the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 39 - - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 40
Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B550M GAMING Responsible Party and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for - Gigabyte B550M GAMING | User Manual - Page 41
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
B550M GAMING
User's Manual
Rev. 1001