GIGABYTE B650 Motherboard Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information for installing and using GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX, B650 EAGLE, B650 UD AC, and B650 UD AX motherboards.
Introduction
This document serves as a quick guide for GIGABYTE B650 series motherboards, covering installation, specifications, and basic setup. It is intended to help users quickly get started with their new GIGABYTE motherboard.
The following models are covered:
- B650 EAGLE AX
- B650 EAGLE
- B650 UD AC
- B650 UD AX
For detailed information, please refer to the full user manual available on the GIGABYTE website.
Download Link: Quick Guide AM5
GIGABYTE Website: gigabyte.com/tw
Motherboard Layout and Features
The GIGABYTE B650 motherboards are designed for the AMD AM5 platform, supporting AMD Ryzen™ 7000 and AMD Ryzen™ 8000 series processors.
B650 EAGLE AX / B650 EAGLE Motherboard Layout
The motherboard features the AMD AM5 socket and an ATX form factor. Key components and connectors are strategically placed for ease of installation and connectivity.
Main Components:
- SOCKET AM5 ATX: For AMD Ryzen™ processors.
- DDR5 DIMM Slots: Four DDR5 memory slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_A2, DDR5_B1, DDR5_B2) supporting dual-channel memory.
- PCIEX16 Slot: Primary PCIe x16 slot for graphics cards.
- PCIEX1 Slots: Additional PCIe x1 slots for expansion cards.
- M.2 Slots: Multiple M.2 slots (M2A_CPU, M2P_CPU, M2C_SB) for NVMe SSDs.
- SATA3 Connectors: For SATA storage devices.
- CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, SYS_FAN Headers: For connecting CPU and system fans/pumps.
- ARGB/LED Headers: For RGB lighting control (LED_C, ARGB_V2_1, ARGB_V2_2, ARGB_V2_3).
- Power Connectors: ATX_12V and ATX power connectors.
- Front Panel Headers: F_PANEL, F_AUDIO, F_USB headers for front I/O.
- Chipset: AMD B650 Chipset.
- Rear I/O Connectors: Includes DP_HDMI, KB_MS_USB, USB ports, LAN, Audio, Wi-Fi antennas (SMA connectors).
- Other Headers: USB 2.0 Hub, USB_LAN, M2_WIFI, SPI_TPM, QFLED, BAT, CLR_CMOS, ESPI_DB.
B650 UD AC / B650 UD AX Motherboard Layout
Similar to the EAGLE series, these models also feature the AMD AM5 socket and ATX form factor with a comparable component layout.
Main Components:
- SOCKET AM5 ATX: For AMD Ryzen™ processors.
- DDR5 DIMM Slots: Four DDR5 memory slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_A2, DDR5_B1, DDR5_B2).
- PCIEX16 Slot: Primary PCIe x16 slot.
- PCIEX1 Slots: Additional PCIe x1 slots.
- M.2 Slots: Multiple M.2 slots (M2A_CPU, M2P_CPU, M2C_SB).
- SATA3 Connectors: For SATA storage devices.
- CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN Headers: For CPU and system fans/pumps.
- ARGB/LED Headers: For RGB lighting control (LED_C, ARGB_V2_1, ARGB_V2_2, ARGB_V2_3).
- Power Connectors: ATX_12V and ATX power connectors.
- Front Panel Headers: F_PANEL, F_AUDIO, F_USB headers.
- Chipset: AMD B650 Chipset.
- Rear I/O Connectors: Includes DP_HDMI, KB_MS_USB, USB ports, LAN, Audio, Wi-Fi antennas (SMA connectors).
- Other Headers: USB 2.0 Hub, USB_LAN, M2_WIFI, SPI_TPM, QFLED, BAT, CLR_CMOS, ESPI_DB.
Specifications
These motherboards support the latest AMD technologies and offer a wide range of connectivity options.
General Specifications
- CPU: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors.
- Chipset: AMD B650 Chipset.
- Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets, supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB per DIMM). Supports DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s. Features non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM, 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).
- Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (CPU dependent).
- Display Outputs:
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4, supporting up to 3840x2160 @ 144 Hz.
- 1x HDMI 2.1, supporting up to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz.
- HDCP 2.3 support for both DisplayPort and HDMI.
- Audio: Realtek® High Definition Audio CODEC. Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
- LAN: Realtek® GbE LAN (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps).
- Wireless (Model Dependent):
- B650 EAGLE AX / B650 UD AX: Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (2.4/5/6 GHz) with Bluetooth 5.3. Supports 11ax 160MHz.
- B650 EAGLE: AzureWave Wi-Fi AW-CB304NF/AW-CB515NF (Realtek® RTL8821CE) (2.4/5 GHz) with Bluetooth 5.0. Supports 11ac.
- B650 UD AC: Realtek® Wi-Fi 6 RTL8851BE (2.4/5 GHz) with Bluetooth 5.3. Supports 11ax 80MHz.
Expansion Slots
- PCIEX16 Slot:
- For AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series: PCIe 4.0 x16.
- For AMD Ryzen™ 8000-Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x8.
- For AMD Ryzen™ 8000-Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4.
- Supports NVMe SSDs via PCIEX16.
- PCIEX1_1 / PCIEX1_2 Slots:
- CPU: PCIe 3.0 x1.
- For AMD Ryzen™ 8000-Phoenix 2: PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2.
- PCIEX1_3 Slot:
- PCIe 3.0 x1.
Storage
- M.2 Slots:
- M2A_CPU: Socket 3, M Key, Type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSD support. For AMD Ryzen™ 7000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD. For AMD Ryzen™ 8000 (Phoenix 1/2): PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD.
- M2P_CPU: Socket 3, M Key, Type 22110/2280 SSD support. For AMD Ryzen™ 7000: PCIe 4.0 x2 SSD. For AMD Ryzen™ 8000 (Phoenix 1/2): PCIe 4.0 x2 SSD.
- M2C_SB: Socket 3, M Key, Type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support.
- SATA Connectors: 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors. Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10.
Internal I/O Connectors
The motherboard provides a comprehensive set of internal connectors for system components and peripherals.
- Power: 1x 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector, 1x 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector.
- CPU/System Fans: 1x CPU_FAN header, 1x CPU_OPT header, 3x SYS_FAN headers (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2, SYS_FAN3_PUMP).
- RGB Lighting: 1x LED_C header (RGB LED), 3x ARGB_V2 headers (ARGB_V2_1, ARGB_V2_2, ARGB_V2_3) for RGB Gen 2 LED.
- Storage: 3x M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.
- USB Headers:
- 1x USB Type-C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 1).
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header.
- 3x USB 2.0/1.1 headers.
- Front Panel: 1x F_PANEL header, 1x F_AUDIO header.
- Other: 1x SPI_TPM header, 1x BAT (CMOS Battery) connector, 1x CLR_CMOS header, 1x COM header, 1x Q-Flash Plus button.
Power Connector Details:
| Connector | Type | Pins | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATX_12V | CPU Power | 2x4-pin | Provides 12V power to the CPU. |
| ATX | Motherboard Power | 2x12-pin | Main power connector for the motherboard. |
ATX_12V Pinout: +12V, +12V, Ground, Ground, +12V, +12V, Ground, Ground.
ATX Pinout: 3.3V, 3.3V, +12V, Ground, +5V, Ground, +5V, Ground, Power Good, Ground, 5VSB, Ground, +12V, +12V, Ground, +3.3V, Ground, -12V, PS_ON, +5V, Ground, +5V, +5V, Ground.
Fan Headers
- CPU_FAN (4-pin): For CPU cooler fan. Supports PWM control. Max 2A, 24W.
- SYS_FAN1/2 (4-pin): For system fans. Supports PWM control. Max 2A, 24W.
- SYS_FAN3_PUMP (4-pin): For CPU cooler pump or system fans. Supports PWM/DC control. Max 2A, 24W.
- CPU_OPT (4-pin): Optional CPU fan header. Supports PWM control. Max 2A, 24W.
BIOS Smart Fan 6 technology allows for fan speed control.
RGB Lighting Headers
- LED_C (4-pin): For standard 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B).
- ARGB_V2_1/2/3 (3-pin): For addressable RGB Gen 2 LED strips (5V/Data/GND). Supports up to 256 LEDs.
LED_C Pinout: 12V, Green, Red, Blue.
ARGB_V2 Pinout: 5V, Data, Ground.
Storage Connectors
- SATA3 (SATA 6Gb/s): 4 connectors for SATA storage devices. Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10.
- M.2 Slots (M2A_CPU, M2P_CPU, M2C_SB): Support M.2 PCIe SSDs (NVMe) and M.2 SATA SSDs (depending on CPU and slot configuration). Supports M.2 RAID configurations.
SATA3 Pinout: TXP, TXN, Ground, RXN, RXP, Ground.
M.2 Slot Support:
| Slot | M.2 PCIe x4 SSD | M.2 PCIe x2 SSD | M.2 SATA SSD |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | Yes | Yes | Yes (with Ryzen 7000/8000) |
| M2P_CPU | No | Yes | Yes |
| M2C_SB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
M.2 slot compatibility may vary based on CPU and specific motherboard revision.
Front Panel Headers
- F_PANEL: Connects front panel buttons (Power, Reset) and LEDs (Power LED, HDD LED).
- F_AUDIO: Connects front panel audio jacks (Headphone, Microphone).
- F_USB Headers:
- F_U32C: USB Type-C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 1).
- F_U32: USB 3.2 Gen 1 header.
- F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3: USB 2.0/1.1 headers.
F_PANEL Pinout: PLED+, PLED-, PW+, PW-, SPEAK+, NC, NC, SPEAK-, HD+, HD-, RESCI-, RES+ CI+, PWR_LED+, PWR_LED-, PWR_LED-.
F_AUDIO Pinout: MIC L, MIC R, Head Phone R, SENSE_SEND, Head Phone L, SENSE_RETURN, Ground, Ground.
F_U32C Pinout: VBUS, TX1+, TX1-, Ground, RX1+, RX1-, VBUS, CC1, SBU1, SBU2, VBUS, TX2+, TX2-, Ground, RX2+, RX2-, VBUS, D1-, D1+, CC2.
F_U32 Pinout: VBUS, SSRX1-, SSRX1+, Ground, SSTX1-, SSTX1+, Ground, D1-, D1+, VBUS, D2+, D2-, Ground, SSTX2+, SSTX2-, Ground, SSRX2+, SSRX2-, VBUS.
F_USB1/2/3 Pinout: VBUS, DX-, DY-, DX+, DY+, VBUS, Ground, VBUS, Ground, VBUS, Ground.
Other Internal Connectors
- COM (Serial Port): Header for a serial port.
- SPI_TPM: Header for a Trusted Platform Module.
- BAT: Connector for the CMOS battery.
- CLR_CMOS: Jumper to clear CMOS settings.
COM Pinout: NCD, NCSIN, NCSOUT, NCDTR, NCSDR, NRTS, NCTS, NRI.
SPI_TPM Pinout: Data Output (1.8V), Data Input, CLK, Chip Select, IRQ, RST.
BIOS Setup
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) allows you to configure hardware settings and boot options.
- Accessing BIOS: Press the Delete key during POST (Power-On Self-Test) to enter BIOS Setup.
- Q-Flash: A utility within the BIOS to update the motherboard's BIOS.
- Q-Flash Plus: A feature that allows updating the BIOS from a USB drive without needing a CPU, RAM, or GPU installed. Locate the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear I/O panel.
- Boot Menu: Press the F12 key during POST to access the Boot Menu for selecting boot devices.
- BIOS Setup Navigation: Use arrow keys, Enter, Esc, and function keys as indicated on screen.
- Load Optimized Defaults: Resets BIOS settings to default values. Accessible via CLR_CMOS jumper or within BIOS.
BIOS Setup Navigation Keys:
- Delete: Enter BIOS Setup / Q-Flash
- F12: Boot Menu
- End: Q-FLASH
URL for BIOS Information: gigabyte.com/WebPage/917/amd600-bios.html
RAID Configuration
The motherboard supports RAID configurations for SATA and M.2 storage devices, allowing for data redundancy or improved performance.
- RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10.
- Configuration: RAID can be configured through the BIOS settings (SATA Configuration) or using the AMD RAID drivers during OS installation.
- GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC): GCC can also be used for managing certain system settings, including potentially RAID utilities if supported.
RAID Support Table:
| RAID Level | Minimum Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RAID 0 | 2 | Striping for performance. No redundancy. |
| RAID 1 | 2 | Mirroring for data redundancy. |
| RAID 10 | 4 (2 pairs) | Striping and Mirroring for performance and redundancy. |
Note: RAID configuration requires specific drivers to be installed in the operating system. Refer to the GIGABYTE website for the latest AMD RAID Preinstall Drivers.
URL for RAID Information: gigabyte.com/WebPage/918/amd600-raid.html
URL for GIGABYTE Control Center: gigabyte.com/WebPage/916/amd600-app.html
Regulatory Notices
This section contains important compliance information for various regions.
- United States (FCC): Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Warnings regarding RF exposure, antenna use, and operation near explosive devices are provided.
- Canada (Industry Canada): Complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Restrictions on indoor use for 5.15-5.25 GHz band are noted.
- European Union (EU): CE Declaration of Conformity stating compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low-voltage, Radio Equipment, RoHS, and ErP Directives. Includes information on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and battery disposal.
- Other Regions: Includes compliance statements for Korea (KCC), Japan, and other regions, often related to wireless module approvals.
Note: The document contains regulatory information in multiple languages including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, in addition to English.
Battery Warning: Contains a button cell battery (CR2032). Ingestion hazard. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble, or incinerate batteries.
Support and Contact Information
For technical support, warranty information, or product inquiries, please visit the GIGABYTE website or contact their support channels.
- GIGABYTE eSupport: esupport.gigabyte.com
- GIGABYTE Website: gigabyte.com
- GIGABYTE Taiwan Website: gigabyte.com/tw
- Support Phone Numbers: +886 (2) 8912-4000, +886 (2) 8912-4005.
- Support Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 ~ 17:30 (Taiwan Time).
