GIGABYTE Motherboard B650 AORUS ELITE (Rev.1.0) User Manual
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The essential guide for setting up the B650 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard. This comprehensive manual walks new and experienced PC builders through every stage of setup, including hardware installation of the CPU, memory, and expansion cards. It provides detailed instructions on BIOS configuration, operating system deployment, driver management, and advanced connectivity features, ensuring optimal performance for your powerful desktop build.
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B650 AORUS ELITE AX B650 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual Rev. 1101
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B650 AORUS ELITE AX B650 AORUS ELITE User's Manual Rev. 1101 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10?m=ma#kf https://...
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Copyright © 2022 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 ATX_12V1 CPU_FAN CPU_LED QFLASH_PLUS ATX_12V CPU_OPT LED_C2 QFLED SYS_FAN1 M2_WIFIj Socket AM5 DP_HDMI20 USB20 USB 2.0 Hub U32_2 M2 C_ SB M2 B_ CP...
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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 P CI xp re ss x1 1 P CI xp re ss x1 PCI Express 5.0 (Note) Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MHz 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus AM5 CPU 1 USB T...
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1-3 Box Contents B650 AORUS ELITE AX or B650 AORUS ELITE motherboard User's Manual Antennaj Two SATA cables M.2 screw/standoff One G Connector * The box contents above are for reference only and the a...
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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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Storage Interface CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0(Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD suppor...
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Back Panel 1 x Q-Flash Plus button Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red...
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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 Onboard Buttons and LEDs Quick Button The reset button (RST_SW) allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct...
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2-8 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V/ATX_12V1 11) BAT 2) ATX 12) M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_SB 3) CPU_FAN 13) F_PANEL 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 14) F_AUDIO 5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP 15) F_U320G 6) CPU_OPT 16) F_U32 7) D_LED1/D_L...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V1/ATX_12V/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to a...
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DEBUG PORT DE BU DEBUG PO RT PORT 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 ca...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ DEBUG PORT F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_ US B3 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) S B_ The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a f...
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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), DEBUG with maximum power rating of 2A (12V...
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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 connector supports a single SATA de...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ S_ _ U F_USB3 F _S _ U F_USB3 F F_USB3 F _ F 12) M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2C_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SA...
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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_ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this h...
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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 B_ ...
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20) RST (Reset Jumper) The reset jumper (RST) can connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a ...
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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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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 39 |
| File Size | 15.99 MB |
| Published | June 06, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check my motherboard's current revision number?
Look for the marking 'REV: X.X' printed on the PCB, typically in the top left corner of the board.
Where is the best place to find quick setup instructions?
You should refer to the Quick Installation Guide available on GIGABYTE's website download section.
What crucial step must I take before updating BIOS or checking technical documentation?
It is essential to first check your motherboard revision number, which can be found printed as 'REV: X.X'.