ASROCK B650M PG Riptide WiFi User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 6
1.4 I/O Panel 8
1.5 Block Diagram 10
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 26
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 28
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 29
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 30
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 32
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 34
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 35
2.10 Power On 36
2.11 Jumpers Setup 37
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 38

2.13 Smart Button 51
2.14 Post Status Checker 53
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 54
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 58

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B650M PG Riptide WiFi
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B650M PG Riptide WiFi motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock B650M PG Riptide WiFi Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B650M PG Riptide WiFi User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 1 x Stando for M.2 Socket (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
cations of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor
• 2oz Copper PCB
CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors
Chipset • AMD B650
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
6200+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) and EXTended
Proles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x4 mode*
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3)*
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT
PCIe WiFi module
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Supports AMD CrossFireTM
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Graphics • Integrated AMD RDNATM 2 graphics (Actual support may
vary by CPU)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR,
HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP
2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz

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Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
• Nahimic Audio
LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
• Dragon RTL8125BG
• Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Soware
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and
Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
Wireless
LAN
• 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band* sup-
port
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Win-
dows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent regula-
tion status of each country and region. It will be activated (for
supported countries) through Windows Update and soware
updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO
USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
• 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

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Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_23 are Lightning Gaming
Ports.)
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe stor-
age devices*
* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support
RAID 10
Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x RGB LED Header*
• 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)****

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Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
• 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)*****
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
underbolt 4 AIC Card)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
**** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CHA_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~3/WP can auto detect
if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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ATXPWR1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_2
B: USB32_3
1
1
1111
1
11
HD_AUDIO1
1
TB1
AUDIO
CODEC
CPU_FAN2
/WP
CHA_FAN1
/WP
1
1
USB32_4_5
ADDR_LED3
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
PCIE3
Top:
LIN E IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC I N
USB_7_8
ATX12V2
SATA3_4
SATA3_3
ADDR_LED2
PCIE4
22
1
9
11
23
14
6
7
26 24
28 20
23
29
8
VGA
BOOT
CPU
DRAM
SPK_PLED1
21
15
27
BIOS
ROM
USB32_TC2
4
DDR5 _A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR5 _A1 (64 bit, 288- pin module)
DDR5 _B2 (64 bit, 288- pin module)
DDR5 _B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
USB32_6_7
CLR
CMOS1
5
1
SPI_TPM_J1
RoHS
RGB_LED1
SATA3_1
SATA3_2
M2_2
M2_1
10
12
13
CHA_FAN2
/WP
CHA_FAN3
/WP
USB_5_6
1
ADDR_LED1
25 19 18 17 16
PCIE1
PCIE2
BIOS
_FB1
HDMI1
DP_1
USB 3.2 Gen2
T:USB32_1
B: USB32_TC1
USB 2.0 USB_2
USB 2.0 USB_1
USB 2.0 USB_4
USB 2.0 USB_3
LAN
AMD
B650
M2_WIFI_2
B650M PG
W Fi i
RIPTIDE
1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2)
6 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)
7 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_TC2)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower)
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
16 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
18 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_6_7)
19 Post Status Checker (PSC)
20 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
25 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
27 5-pin underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
29 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port
2 Line In (Light Blue)** (USB32_1)
3 Front Speaker (Lime)** 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port
4 Microphone (Pink)** (USB32_TC1)
5 Antenna Ports 10 BIOS Flashback Button
6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports 11 HDMI Port
(USB32_23)*** 12 DisplayPort 1.4
7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1234)
10 46 5
12 11
3
2
7
8
9
1

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*ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps
connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
*** USB32_23 are the Lightning Gaming Ports.
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port

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1.5 Block Diagram
Channel B Channel A
DDR5 Slot x2 DDR5 Slot x2
AZ(HD Audio) SPI eSPI
SIO NCT6796D-S Flash ROM Audio Codec ALC897 3
PCIe x16 Gen4 Slot
x4 Gen5
M.2(PCIe x4)
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
1st AMD PROM21 Chipset
AMD AM5 Processor LGA1718
DP0
HDMI Port
Rear USB 2.0 4 port
x16 Gen4 x1 10Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A
10Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C
DP1
Displayport
ReDriver5Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 1 port
x4 Gen4
PCIe x4 Slot
x1
Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN Key E WiFi
Front USB 2.0 4 port
480Mb/s
M.2(PCIe x4 Gen4)
x4 Gen4 x1 x1
PCIe x1 Slot PCIe x1 Slot
SATA 4 port
SATA 6Gb 5Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 1 port
480Mb/s
ReDriver
USB2.0 Hub GL852
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 4 port
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C

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1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module
that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and
Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technology
that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT also includes
Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Windows® 11. e availability
will depend on the dierent regulation status of each country and region. It will be
activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and soware updates
once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.

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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide
Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that
come with the package.
Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
clockwise until it is securely connected.
Step 3
Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in
the illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
the antenna for a stronger signal.

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is is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard
components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation

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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1718-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
Tutorial Video
Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening
the CPU socket cover.

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Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening
the CPU socket cover.
Carefully place the CPU in as at as
possible. Do not drop it.
4
12
A
B
3

16
6
7
5
Please save the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to
return the motherboard for aer service.
Make sure the black cover plate
is always in place until it pops o
when closing the socket lever.
Make sure the CPU is aligned with the
socket before locking it into place.