Gigabyte B550 AORUS MASTER User Manual

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.
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.
Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Conguration:
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
2 Modules
- - DS/SS - - DS/SS
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
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.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
HDMI Port
(Note 1)
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, 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.)
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
• 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.
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Gigabyte B550 AORUS MASTER 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
ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200 MHz
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220-VB
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version	5.0
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	16000 MB
Parallel processing technology support	-
DVI-D ports quantity	0
WiFi-AP antenna jack	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	5
Number of M.2 (M) slots	3
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security (OEM) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm