B650M AORUS ELITE (rev.1.0) User Manual English (Version 1201)
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This comprehensive user manual is the essential guide for optimizing your B650M AORUS series motherboards. It walks advanced users and PC builders through every step of system setup, covering everything from physical hardware installation—including CPU routing, memory configuration, and expansion cards—to critical software procedures. Detailed chapters cover BIOS initialization, operating system installation, and driver management, ensuring a smooth and powerful build process for high-performance desktop computing.
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B650M AORUS PRO AX B650M AORUS PRO B650M AORUS ELITE AX B650M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual Rev. 1201
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B650M AORUS PRO AX B650M AORUS PRO B650M AORUS ELITE AX B650M AORUS ELITE User's Manual Rev. 1201 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to ...
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Copyright © 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction .......................................................................................4 1-1 Motherboard Layout ..........................................
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN QFLASH_PLUS ATX_12V QFLED M2_WIFIjk D_LED2 CPU_OPT LED_C2 USB 2.0 Hub USB20 Socket AM5 DP_HDMI20 M2 B_ CP M2 A_ CP USB 3.2 Gen1 Hub B6 SYS...
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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 P CI xp re ss x4 1 P CI xp re ss x1 PCI Express 5.0 (Note) Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus AM5 CPU 1 USB ...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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2-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B650 Memory Support for DDR5 5200/...
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Expansion Slots CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to instal...
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Internal 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI Connectors 2.0 module only) 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel 1 x Q-Flash Plus button ...
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2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU s...
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B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. jGently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. kCompletely lift u...
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C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for you...
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2-4 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, ...
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2-5 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...
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2-6 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into ...
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USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB d...
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2-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 12) M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU 2) ATX 13) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 14) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 15) F_U320G 5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP 16) F_U32 6) CPU_OPT 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) D_LED1/D_LED2 18...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the component...
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DEBUG DEBUG DE BU PORT PO RT 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, ...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ DEBUG PORT F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_ US B3 6) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) S B_ The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers p...
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8) CPU_LED (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED strip or a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and ...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ F_ US B3 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connecto...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ _ U F_USB3 F F_USB3 F 12) M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) _3 U There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This mo...
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DEBUG PORT 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the ...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) _ _B S _ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio modu...
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16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 18) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin NC Dat...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 20) THB_U4 (Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE add-in card. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 B_ USB 0_ B 21) RST_SW/RST (Reset Button/Reset Jumper) The reset button (...
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22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST)...
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Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or ...
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Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. As some operating systems already...
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4-2 Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE ...
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Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard Drives Number of hard drives * (Number of hard drives/2) * Array Capacity Size of the smallest dr...
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Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Nam...
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European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity CE Declaración de conformidad This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las ...
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European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipme...
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Approvals for wireless module RTL8852CE:
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Manual Details
| Brand | Elite |
|---|---|
| Pages | 39 |
| File Size | 16.07 MB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I determine my motherboard's current revision number?
Look for ""REV: X.X"" printed on the PCB, typically located in the top left corner.
What type of resources do I use for quick product setup instructions?
Refer to the Quick Installation Guide, which is available on GIGABYTE's designated website.
What DDR5 memory data rates does this motherboard support?
The board supports various speeds including 5200/4800/4400 MT/s.
Are there restrictions regarding the use of the wireless module's frequency band?
Yes, the low band (5.15 - 5.35 GHz) is limited and stated to be for indoor use only in multiple regions.