ASROCK PRO Series 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 9
Chapter 2 Installation 10
2.1 Installing the CPU 11
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 21
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 25
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 26
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 27
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 29
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 32
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 33
2.10 Power On 34
2.11 Jumpers Setup 35
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 36
2.13 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide 45

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B550M Pro SE
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B550M Pro SE 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 B550M Pro SE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B550M Pro SE User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (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 motherboard, 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
CPU • Supports AMD AM4 Socket RyzenTM 3000, 3000 G-Series,
4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors*
* Not compatible with AMD Athlon™ Processors.
Chipset • AMD PRO565
Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer) support DDR4
4533+(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200
(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/
3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC &
non-ECC, un-buered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4533+(OC
)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133
(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-
buered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Cezanne) support DDR4
4733+(OC)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/4466(OC)/
4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/
4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-
buered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) support DDR4 4733+(OC
)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)
/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/
3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/
3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buered
memory*
• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3333+(OC
)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buered
memory*
* For Ryzen Series APUs (Picasso, Cezanne and Renoir), ECC is
only supported with PRO CPUs.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)