Gigabyte B450 AORUS M Owner's manual

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B450 AORUS M
User's Manual
Rev. 1102
12ME-B45ARSM-1102R
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© 2021 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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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 motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
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Table of Contents
B450 AORUS M Motherboard Layout .............................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 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 ........................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................21
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 22
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 23
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 27
2-5 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 31
2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 33
2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 35
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................38
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 38
3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 40
Regulatory Notices .................................................................................................... 41
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44
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B450 AORUS M Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
5B450 AORUS M Motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)
Socket AM4
KB_MS_USB
CPU_FAN
ATX_12V
ATX
DVI
USB31_LAN
R_USB30
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
HDMI
AMDB450
F_AUDIO
PCIEX4
BAT
F_PANEL
CLR_CMOS
CODEC
SPDIF_O
F_USB1
iTE®
Super I/O
F_USB2LPT TPM
0 2
1 3
F_USB30
SATA3
AUDIO
DDR4_2
DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
M_BIOS
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
B450 AORUS M
M2A_SOCKET
Realtek®
GbE LAN 42
6080
110
COMA
ASATA3 0 1
D_LED2
DLED_V_SW2
LED_C
D_LED1
DLED_V_SW1
B_BIOS
LED_CPU
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
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 S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.
Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.
Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AM4 Socket:
- AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation processors
- AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics processors
- AMD Ryzen 1st Generation processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset AMD B450
Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics (Note)
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz (Note)
* Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.2. (Note)
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (Note)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
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USB Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1xCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstripheader
1xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripheader
2xdigitalLEDstripheaders
2xdigitalLEDstrippowerselectjumpers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module
only)
1 x serial port header
1 x parallel port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1xDVI-Dport
1xHDMIport
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whetherthefanspeedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthecooleryou
install.
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BIOS 2x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
SupportforDualBIOS
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
SupportforQ-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System SupportforWindows1064-bit
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules,SSDs,andM.2devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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 support list.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4
Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3
Installing the CPU
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU
socket and the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one nger down on the middle of the
CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes CPU
Pin One
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 latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Completely lift up the
CPU socket locking lever
Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket before the CPU socket locking lever is lifted up, or
damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur.
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1-5 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
with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
DVI-D Port (Note 1)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-Dconnectiontothisport.
HDMI Port
TheHDMIportsupportsHDCP2.2(Note 2)andDolbyTrueHDandDTSHD
MasterAudioformats. Italso supports upto 192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCM
audiooutput.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupported
resolutionis4096x2160@60Hz(Note 2), but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the
monitor being used.
AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The
item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.
1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.
2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling
DualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,werecommendthatyouinstallthemintheDDR4_1
andDDR4_2sockets.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
(Note1) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
(Note 2) Actual support may vary by CPU.
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Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefrom
your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosideto
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
Side Speaker Out (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
The line out jack.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.
ActivityLED
Connection/
SpeedLED
LAN Port
ActivityLED:
Connection/SpeedLED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a
Rear Speaker Out aaa
Side Speaker Out a
Line In
Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa
Mic In
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1-7 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) LED_CPU
6) LED_C
7) D_LED1/D_LED2
8) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2
9) ASATA3 0/1
10) SATA3 0/1/2/3
11) BAT
12) M2A_SOCKET
13) F_PANEL
14) SPDIF_O
15) F_ AUDIO
16) F_USB30
17) F_USB1/F_USB2
18) TPM
19) COMA
20) LPT
21) CLR_CMOS
22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
1
2
3
1820
12
9
17 13
4
22
15 6
14
16
11
10
7
4
8
7
8
19
5
21
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
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components
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 8 +12V
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
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itinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwire
is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU
fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be
installed inside the chassis.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V
4
1
8
5
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN1/2
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
- 13 -
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
5) LED_CPU (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 maximum length of 2m.
ConnecttheCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstriptotheheader.The
powerpin(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbe
connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead
tothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
6) LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Header)
 Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum
power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
5W
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
1
RGBW
LEDStrip
1
12V
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
ConnectyourRGB(RGBW)LEDstriptotheheader.Thepowerpin
(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbeconnected
to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the
damageoftheLEDstrip.
7) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Digital LED Strip Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050digitalLEDstrip,withmaximumpowerratingof2A
(12Vor5V)andmaximumnumberof300LEDs.Thereare12Vand5VdigitalLEDstrips.Besuretoverify
thevoltagerequirementsofyourdigitalLEDstripandsettheDLED_V_SW1andDLED_V_SW2jumpers
accordingly.
Pin No. Denition
1 V
2D
3 No Pin
4 G
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
ConnectyourdigitalLEDstriptotheheader.
Thereare12Vand 5VdigitalLEDstrips.
Be sure to verify the voltage requirements
of your digital LED strip and set the
DLED_V_SW1andDLED_V_SW2jumpers
accordingly. The power pin (marked with a
triangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmust
beconnectedtoPin1ofthedigitalLEDstrip
header. Incorrect connection may lead to the
damageoftheLEDstrip.
Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrip,refertotheinstructionsoninChapter2,"BIOS
Setup," "Peripherals."
1
D_LED1
D_LED2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
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8) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2 (Digital LED Strip Power Select Jumpers)
 Thejumpersallowyou to selectthesupplyvoltage of theD_LED1andD_LED2headers. Be sureto
verifythevoltagerequirementsofyourdigitalLEDstripandsetthecorrectvoltagewiththisjumperbefore
connection.IncorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
1
1
1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V
DLED_V_SW1 DLED_V_SW2
1
1
1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V
9/10) ASATA3 0/1, 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 device. The SATA connectors
supportRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7GND
SATA3
ASATA3 1
0
0 2
1 3
7
1
7
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
11) BAT (Battery)
 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,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 clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or
use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals
of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Damagetoyourdevicesmayoccurifthebatteryis
replaced with an incorrect model.
Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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12) M2A_SOCKET (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
 TheM.2connectorsupports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.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOS
mode.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:
Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 screw and standoff packs. Locate the M.2 connector
whereyouwillinstall theM.2SSD,useascrewdrivertounfastenthescrewonthe heatsinkandthen
remove the heatsink.
Step 2:
LocatethepropermountingholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthentightenthestandoffrst.Insert
theM.2SSDintotheM.2connectoratanangle.
Step 3:
PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.Replacetheheatsinkandsecureittothe
original hole.
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandstandoff.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
80110 60 42
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 ASATA3 0 ASATA3 1
M.2SATASSD aaarrr
M.2PCIex4SSD
a a a a r r
M.2PCIex2SSD
a a a a r r
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
DuetothelimitednumberoflanesprovidedbytheChipset,theavailabilityoftheSATAconnectorsmay
be affected by the type of devices installed in the M2A_SOCKET connector. Refer to the following table
for details.
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
resetswitch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
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 pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
PW (Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congure the way to turn off your system using thepower switch
(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more
information).
SPEAK (Speaker):
Connects to the speaker 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.
PLED/PWR_LED (PowerLED):
Connects to the power status indicator
onthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDison
whenthesystemisoperating.TheLEDis
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
or powered off (S5).
HD (HardDriveActivityLED):
 ConnectstotheharddriveactivityLEDonthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDisonwhentheharddrive
is reading or writing data.
RES (Reset Switch):
Connects 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normalrestart.
CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
NC: No connection.
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
Speaker
NC
NC
HardDrive
ActivityLED
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PLED-
PW-
PLED+
PW+
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


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S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
PowerLED
PowerLED
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PWR_LED-
14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
 ThisheadersupportsdigitalS/PDIFOutandconnectsaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable(providedbyexpansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
soundcards.Forexample,somegraphicscardsmayrequireyoutouseaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocablefor
digitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtoyourgraphicscardifyouwishtoconnectanHDMIdisplay
tothegraphicscardandhavedigitalaudiooutputfromtheHDMIdisplayatthesametime.Forinformation
aboutconnectingtheS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable,carefullyreadthemanualforyourexpansioncard.
Pin No. Denition
15VDUAL
2 No Pin
3SPDIFO
4GND
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
- 17 -
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7GND 17 SSRX2+
8D1- 18 SSRX2-
9D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
16) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USBDY+
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3USBDX- 8GND
4USBDY- 9 No Pin
5USBDX+ 10 NC
DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.
Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
10
9
2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
10
11
1
20
15) 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.
1
2
9
10
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense
- 18 -
18) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 LCLK 11 LAD0
2GND 12 GND
3 LFRAME 13 NC
4 No Pin 14 NC
5 LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
7LAD3 17 GND
8LAD2 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 NC
20) LPT (Parallel Port Header)
The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional
LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 STB- 10 GND 19 ACK-
2AFD- 11 PD4 20 GND
3PD0 12 GND 21 BUSY
4 ERR- 13 PD5 22 GND
5PD1 14 GND 23 PE
6 INIT- 15 PD6 24 No Pin
7PD2 16 GND 25 SLCT
8 SLIN- 17 PD7 26 GND
9PD3 18 GND
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
226
25
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1NDCD- 6NDSR-
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4NDTR- 9 NRI-
5GND 10 No Pin
19) COMA (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
10
9
2
1
20
19
2
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
- 19 -
21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs)
 Thestatus LEDsshow whetherthe CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working
properlyaftersystempower-on.IftheCPU/DRAM/VGALEDison,thatmeansthecorrespondingdevice
isnotworkingnormally;iftheBOOTLEDison,thatmeansyouhaven'tenteredtheoperatingsystemyet.
CPU: CPUstatusLED
DRAM: MemorystatusLED
VGA: GraphicscardstatusLED
BOOT: OperatingsystemstatusLED
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
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Gigabyte B450 AORUS M Owner's manual

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