ASUS ROG STRIX B560-A GAMING SERIES Motherboard Quick Start Guide

Getting Started: Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install your motherboard components.

Step 1: Install the CPU

Carefully align the CPU with the socket and gently lower it into place. Close the retention lever.

Visual Description: Diagram shows a CPU being placed into an LGA1200 socket, with arrows indicating alignment and a lever being closed.

Step 2: Install the CPU Fan

Mount the CPU cooler according to its specific instructions, ensuring it is securely attached to the motherboard.

Visual Description: Diagram shows a CPU cooler being mounted onto the motherboard, with mounting brackets and screws.

Step 3: Install Memory Modules

Open the clips on the DIMM slots. Align the notch on the memory module with the notch in the slot and press down firmly until the clips lock into place.

Visual Description: Diagram shows memory modules being inserted into DIMM slots (DIMM_A1, DIMM_A2, DIMM_B1, DIMM_B2) on the motherboard.

Step 4: Install Storage Devices

Install M.2 SSDs and other storage devices as per the user manual. For M.2 installation, refer to the user manual.

Visual Description: Diagram shows an M.2 SSD being inserted into an M.2 slot on the motherboard.

Step 5: Install Expansion Card(s)

Open the retention clip on the appropriate PCIe slot. Align the expansion card with the slot and press down firmly until it is seated securely.

Visual Description: Diagram shows an expansion card (like a graphics card) being inserted into a PCIe slot.

Step 6: Install the System Panel Connector

Connect the system panel connectors (e.g., power switch, reset switch, HDD LED, power LED) to the corresponding pins on the motherboard header.

Visual Description: Diagram shows small connectors for front panel functions being plugged into a header on the motherboard.

Step 7: Install ATX Power Connectors

Connect the main 24-pin ATX power connector and the 8-pin (or 4+4 pin) CPU power connector to the motherboard.

Visual Description: Diagrams show the 24-pin ATX power connector and the 8-pin CPU power connector being plugged into the motherboard.

Step 8: Connect Input/Output Devices

Connect your monitor (via HDMI or DisplayPort), keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals to the rear I/O ports.

Visual Description: Diagram shows various cables (HDMI, USB, audio, etc.) being connected to the rear I/O panel of the motherboard.

Step 9: Power On and Install OS/Drivers

Connect the power supply, turn on the system, and proceed to install your operating system and necessary drivers from ASUS.

Visual Description: A simple graphic indicating power on and software installation.

Motherboard Layout

The ASUS ROG STRIX B560-A GAMING SERIES motherboard features the following key components and connectors:

• CPU Socket: LGA1200
• Memory Slots: 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots (DIMM_A1, DIMM_A2, DIMM_B1, DIMM_B2)
• Expansion Slots: PCIe x16, PCIe x1 slots
• Storage Connectors: M.2 slots (M.2_1, M.2_2), SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1 to SATA6G_6)
• Internal Headers: CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, AIO_PUMP, ATX_PWR, ATX_12V, USB headers, RGB headers, System Panel header.
• Rear I/O Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB ports, LAN port, Audio jacks.

Visual Description: A diagram illustrating the layout of the motherboard, showing the placement of the CPU socket, RAM slots, PCIe slots, M.2 slots, SATA ports, and various headers and rear I/O connectors. Key labels include LGA1200, DDR4 DIMM slots, PCIe x16, PCIe x1, M.2 slots, SATA ports, CPU_FAN, ATX_PWR, HDMI, LAN, etc. The dimensions are approximately 30.5cm (12in) x 24.4cm (9.6in).

Important Notices

Australia Statement

From January 1, 2012, updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details, please visit http://www.asus.com/support/. ASUS products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For assistance, call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit http://www.asus.com/support/.

India E-waste (Management) Rule 2016

This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits the use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials, and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Regional Notice for Turkey

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