ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WIFI Quick Start Guide

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WIFI motherboard with various components and headers labeled numerically:

• 1: CPU Socket (AM5)
• 2: M.2 Slots (M.2_1, M.2_2, M.2_3)
• 3: DIMM Slots (DDR5 DIMM_A1, A2, B1, B2)
• 4: PCIe Slots (PCIEX16(G5), PCIEX16(G4), PCIEX1(G4)_1, PCIEX1(G4)_2)
• 5: Fan Headers (CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, CHA_FAN4, AIO_PUMP)
• 6: Power Connectors (ATX_PWR, CPU_12V_1, CPU_12V_2)
• 7: USB Headers (Front Panel Audio, USB 2.0, USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, TB(USB4)_HEADER)
• 8: SATA Ports (SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2, SATA6G_3, SATA6G_4)
• 9: Front Panel Connectors (F_PANEL, F_AUDIO)
• 10: Other Headers (BIOS_FLBK, FLBK_LED, CLRTC, COM)
• 11: ARGB Headers (ADD_GEN 2_1, ADD_GEN 2_2, ADD_GEN 2_3)
• 12: Wi-Fi Module Slot

Step 1: Prepare the Components

Gather the following components:

• Chassis
• CPU
• CPU Cooler
• Memory (RAM)
• M.2 SSD
• SATA device
• Graphics Card
• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Note: The components listed are recommendations; please prepare components according to your needs.

Step 2: Install Key Components

Install the CPU

Follow the diagrams to correctly install the CPU into the socket. Ensure the PnP cap is removed only after the CPU is properly installed. Refer to the motherboard manual for more details.

Install the Memory

Insert the RAM modules into the DIMM slots following the provided diagrams. Refer to the motherboard manual for correct slot population and installation.

Install the M.2 SSD

Two methods (A and B) are shown for installing M.2 SSDs. Ensure the M.2 Q-Latch clicks and locks the SSD securely. If installing a single-sided M.2 module, use the provided M.2 rubber. Refer to the motherboard manual for more details.

Additional Information (on selected models):

• M.2 Q-Release: Diagrams illustrate the Type-A and Type-B mechanisms for releasing M.2 SSDs.
• M.2 Q-Slide: Diagrams show how to install and remove M.2 SSDs using the Q-Slide feature.

Step 3: Install the Cooling System

Instructions for installing both Air Coolers and AIO Coolers are provided with diagrams. Ensure correct connection to CPU_FAN/CPU_OPT headers for coolers and AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP headers for AIO pumps. Refer to the Cooler and Chassis manuals for more information.

Step 4: Install the Motherboard into the Chassis

Diagrams (A, B, C) illustrate the process of mounting the motherboard into the computer chassis. This may vary for pre-mounted I/O shield models. Refer to the Motherboard and Chassis manuals for more details.

Step 5: Connect Cables from Chassis

Connect chassis fans, ARGB headers, and RGB headers to the corresponding headers on the motherboard as shown in the diagrams. Refer to the Motherboard, Chassis Fan, and Fan manuals for more information.

Step 6: Install and Connect the Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Secure the PSU to the chassis using screws, ensuring proper airflow. Connect the power cables from the PSU to the motherboard using the appropriate connectors (e.g., 24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU). Refer to the Motherboard and PSU manuals for more information.

Note: Input specifications for the PSU are AC 100~240V, 6A/3A, 50/60Hz.

Step 7: Connect Everything to the Motherboard

Connect the front panel system header (power button, LEDs, reset button), front panel audio header, and USB connectors/headers to their respective locations on the motherboard. Connect SATA devices to the SATA ports. Refer to the Motherboard and Chassis manuals for more information.

Step 8: Install the Graphics Card

Install the graphics card into the primary PCIe x16 slot. Ensure power connection is required for selected models. Refer to the Motherboard, Chassis, and Graphics Card manuals for more information.

Step 9: Connect to the Internet via Ethernet/Wi-Fi Antenna

Connect an Ethernet cable or the Wi-Fi antennas to the appropriate ports on the motherboard to establish an internet connection. Refer to the Motherboard manual for more information.

Step 10: Connect Peripherals

Connect essential peripherals such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the appropriate ports on the motherboard or chassis.

Step 11: Turn on the PSU and Your PC

Turn on the power supply unit (PSU) and then power on your PC. Check the Q-LEDs or Q-LED Core for system status. If an error occurs, check CPU fan header connection or refer to the manual. A QR code is provided for FAQ access.

Step 12: Install the Operating System and Drivers

Install your operating system and necessary drivers. A QR code links to Driver and Utilities installation.

Safety Information

Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information

WARNING:

• INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN.
• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

This product uses CR2032 type batteries with a nominal voltage of 3V. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not forcibly discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above the battery manufacturer's specified temperature rating, or incinerate. This product contains non-replaceable batteries.

Electrical Safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices, ensure power cables are unplugged before signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables before adding a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables, ensure all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using adapters or extension cords, as they may interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure your power supply is set to the correct voltage for your area. Contact your local power company if unsure.
• If the power supply is broken, do not attempt to fix it yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation Safety

• Read all manuals that came with the package before installing the motherboard and devices.
• Ensure all cables are correctly connected and power cables are not damaged. Contact your dealer immediately if damage is detected.
• Keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry to avoid short circuits.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place the product in areas where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer for technical problems.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C and 35°C.

General Notices

FCC Compliance Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

HDMI Trademark Notice

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress, and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

安全上のご注意 (Safety Precautions)

付属品は当該専用品です。他の機器には使用しないでください。機器の破損もしくは、火災や感電の原因となることがあります。

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

この装置は、クラスB情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。

VCCI-B

Japan JATE

本製品は電気通信事業者(移動通信会社、固定通信会社、インターネットプロバイダ等)の通信回線(公衆無線LANを含む)に直接接続することができません。本製品をインターネットに接続する場合は、必ずルーター等を経由し接続してください。

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods 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. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.

Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

Please refer to https://esg.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at https://esg.asus.com/Compliance.htm.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see https://esg.asus.com/Compliance.htm.

India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits 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 the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011, meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Türkiye RoHS

AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to https://esg.asus.com/en/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol ♻️ indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol ♻️ indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

France sorting and recycling information

FR: Cet appareil et ses accessoires se recyclent. À DÉPOSER EN MAGASIN OU EN DÉCHÈTERIE. Points de collecte sur www.quefairedemesdechets.fr. Privilégiez la réparation ou le don de votre appareil !

Notices for Wi-Fi model

FCC RF Caution Statement

WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC 5.925-7.125 GHz Caution Statement

Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. La bande 5150–5250 MHz est réservée uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

ISED 5.925-7.125 GHz Caution Statement (RLAN devices)

Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

Les dispositifs ne doivent pas être utilisés pour commander des systèmes d'aéronef sans pilote ni pour communiquer avec de tels systèmes.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재) 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. *당해 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다.

NCC: Wireless Statement

取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信,指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。

Japan RF Equipment Statement

屋外での使用について

5GHz帯 (W52/53) 及び6GHz帯 (LPI)の屋外での使用は、電波法により禁じられています(法令により許可された場合は除く) (6GHz帯は対応製品のみ)。

法律および規制遵守

本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。日本国外では、その国の法律または規制により、本製品の使用ができないことがあります。このような国では、本製品を運用した結果、罰せられることがありますが、当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承ください。

Précautions d'emploi de l'appareil :

• Soyez particulièrement vigilant quant à votre sécurité lors de l'utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux (les avions, les aéroports, les hôpitaux, les stations-service et les garages professionnels).
• Évitez d'utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés. Si vous portez un implant électronique (stimulateurs cardiaques, pompes à insuline, neurostimulateurs...), veuillez impérativement respecter une distance minimale de 15 centimètres entre cet appareil et l'implant pour réduire les risques d'interférence.
• Utilisez cet appareil dans de bonnes conditions de réception pour minimiser le niveau de rayonnement. Ce n'est pas toujours le cas dans certaines zones ou situations, notamment dans les parkings souterrains, dans les ascenseurs, en train ou en voiture ou tout simplement dans un secteur mal couvert par le réseau.
• Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents.

Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350 MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below:

UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017)

Receiver Category 1

* Non-Intel modules: 5.725 - 5.85 GHz

Contains ASUS V-M.2 PCIE WIFI CARD/ MT7925B22M Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth

FCC ID: RAS-MT7925B22M CMIIT ID: 2023AJ12555(M) IC: 7542A-MT7925B22M ANATEL: 17597-23-08766 ICASA TA-2023/1833 APPROVED CCAI23Y10100T7 CEK R-C-MD6-MT7925B22M 020-230243 D230064020 Complies with IMDA Standards UK DB103778

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350 MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below:

• a. Low power indoor (LPI) Wi-Fi 5.945-6.425 GHz devices: The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5945 to 6425 MHz frequency range in Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Cyprus (CY), Czech Republic (CZ), Estonia (EE), France (FR), Germany (DE), Iceland (IS), Ireland (IE), Latvia (LV), Luxembourg (LU), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Romania (RO), Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SI), Spain (ES), Switzerland (CH)
• b. Very Low Power (VLP) Wi-Fi 5.945-6.425 GHz devices (portable devices): The device is not permitted to be used on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) when operating in the 5945 to 6425 MHz frequency range in Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Cyprus (CY), Czech Republic (CZ), Estonia (EE), France (FR), Germany (DE), Iceland (IS), Ireland (IE), Latvia (LV), Luxembourg (LU), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Romania (RO), Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SI), Spain (ES), Switzerland (CH)

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 https://qr.asus.com/ProductSafety

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ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom

ASUS GLOBAL PTE. LTD. Address: 10 Changi Business Park Central 2 #02-01 Hansapoint Singapore 486030 https://qr.asus.com/ProductSafety

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