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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank 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.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modifications 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 specific information about the model
you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website as well. ASRock website [Link]

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)

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 1.2 Specifications

Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor

TM
CPU • Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen 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-buffered 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-
buffered 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-
buffered 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-buffered
memory*
• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3333+(OC
)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered
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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. ([Link]
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• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB

• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
* Please refer to page 21 for AMD non-XMP memory frequency
support. For more details, please refer to the QVL on ASRock’s
website.

Expansion AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer and Matisse)

Slot • 2 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1: Gen4x16 mode; PCIE3: Gen3 x4
mode)*
AMD Ryzen series APUs (Cezanne and Renoir)
• 2 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1: Gen3x16 mode; PCIE3: Gen3 x4
mode)*
AMD Ryzen series APUs (Picasso)
• 2 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1: Gen3x8 mode; PCIE3: Gen3 x4
mode)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
TM
• Supports AMD CrossFire
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2: x1 mode)

TM
Graphics • Integrated AMD Radeon Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen
Series APU* (Actual support may vary by CPU)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD
(UHD) playback and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz*
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, supports HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD
(UHD) playback and max. resolution up to 5K 120Hz
* Picasso supports HDCP 2.2 with HDMI 2.0 Port

Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)

LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s

• Dragon RTL8125BG
• Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
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- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and

Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control

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 USB • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front)
• 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

I/O • 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Storage CPU:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode (with Vermeer, Matisse) or
Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) mode (with Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso)*
Chipset:
• 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3
6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage

devices

Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header

• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 2 x RGB LED Headers*
• 2 x Addressable LED Headers**
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
• 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
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• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
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*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).

**** CHA_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
**** CHA_FAN1~3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is
in use.

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Feature

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifica- • FCC, CE
tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: [Link]

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 affect 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.

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 1.3 Motherboard Layout
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No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
6 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)(Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)(Lower)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
14 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
15 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
20 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
21 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
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1 2 4

10 9 8 7 6 5

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (UB32_34)
2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (UB32_12)
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 8 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 9 DisplayPort 1.4
5 Microphone (Pink)** 10 HDMI Port

* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:

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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
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1.5 Block Diagram

PCI-E Gen4 BUS 128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots

PCI-E X16 SLOT Channel A DDR4 2133/3200+

AMD AM4 Channel B DDR4 2133/3200+

Processor
ALC897 24MHz USB3.1 Gen1
4 ports(2*rear+2*front)
SOCKET 1331P

ROM SPI
128Mb PCIE 4.0 x4 1st M.2 Slot / Gen4 x4

PCIE 3.0 X4 BUS

PCIE3.0 x1 1st PCI-E x1 SLOT

High-Speed USB 480Mb/s

2 ports*Rear
PCIE x1 RTL 8125BG-CG 2.5Gb LAN con.
High-Speed USB 480Mb/s
LED MCU

High-Speed USB 480Mb/s PCIE3.0 x4 PCI-E x4 SLOT

4 ports*Front
PCIE3.0 x1 PCI-E x1 SLOT
AMD
PRO565
PCIE4.0 x4 2nd M.2 Slot / Gen3x2(SATA)

USB3.1 Gen1 5Gb/s

2 ports(2*rear)

SATA3_1 SATA3_2
SATA3_3 SATA3_4

33MHz
TPM-S header LPC BUS

CHA FAN3/WP NCT3947S

SIO
CHA FAN2/WP NCT3947S
NCT6796D-R
CHA FAN1/WP NCT3947S
CPU FAN1
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 Chapter 2 Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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.
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you 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.
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2.1 Installing the CPU

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger
heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the
CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.

Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.

Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1

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3

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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2

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1N
FA
U_
CP

*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different
position on your motherboard.

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 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3

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*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. We suggest that you install the memory modules on DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 first
for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration.

AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support

Ryzen Series CPUs (Vermeer):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200
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- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

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SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667
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UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667

Ryzen Series APUs (Renoir):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667

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Ryzen Series APUs (Picasso):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2667

- SR - SR 2667

- DR - DR 2400

SR SR SR SR 2133

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 1866

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 1866

SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label

DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label

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 The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.

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2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header

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System Panel Header Front Panel Wires

10 9

Power SW (-) RESET SW (+)

B D
Power SW (+) RESET SW (-)

Power LED (-) HDD LED (-)

A C
Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) A B C D
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2.6 Installing SATA Drives

Optical Drive

SATA Drive

SATA Data Cable

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SATA Power Connector

SATA Data Connector

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2.7 Installing a Graphics Card

CLICK!

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 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots)
There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer and Matisse):
PCIE1 PCIE3

Single Graphics Card Gen4x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

Gen4x16 Gen3x4
CrossFireXTM Mode

Ryzen series APUs (Cezanne and Renoir):

PCIE1 PCIE3

Single Graphics Card Gen3x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

Gen3x16 Gen3x4
CrossFireXTM Mode
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Ryzen series APUs (Picasso):

PCIE1 PCIE3

Single Graphics Card Gen3x8 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

Gen3x8 Gen3x4
CrossFireXTM Mode

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP )
when using multiple graphics cards.

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 2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices
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2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors

$7;9 $7;3:5
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2.11 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is
“Open”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 19)
CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup
parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please
turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short
the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper
cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish
updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
before you do the clear-CMOS action.

CLRCMOS1

2-pin Jumper

Short: Clear CMOS

Open: Default
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 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 12)
Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis
to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.

PANEL1
PLED+
PLED-
PWRBTN#
GND

1
GND
RESET#
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+

PWRBTN (Power Button):

Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way
to turn off your system using the power button.

RESET (Reset Button):

Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel. Press the reset button to
restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when
the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep
state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

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Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists
of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire
assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Power LED and Speaker Header

(7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 13)
Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header.

SPK_PLED1
SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
+5V

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors

Vertical:
(SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 10)
(SATA3_2) (see p.6, No. 9)
Right Angle:
(SATA3_3) (see p.6, No. 11) (Lower)
(SATA3_4) (see p.6, No. 11) (Upper)
These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices
with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
SATA3_2
SATA3_1

SATA3_3
SATA3_4

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 USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.6, No. 16)
(9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 17)
There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support
two ports.
USB_5_6
USB_PWR
-B
+B
GND
DUMMY

1
GND
+A
-A
USB_PWR

USB_3_4
USB_PWR
-B
+B
GND
DUMMY

1
GND
+A
-A
USB_PWR

USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

(19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6, No. 8)
There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two
ports.

USB3_5_6
Vbus
Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND
GND IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND
GND IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_D+ Dummy
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Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 22)
This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

HD_AUDIO1
GND
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET

1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must
support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and
chassis manual to install your system.

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 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No.23)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 18)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 14)
This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If
you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CHA_FAN1/WP
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4
CHA_FAN_SPEED 3
FAN_VOLTAGE 2
GND 1

CHA_FAN3/WP
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
CHA_FAN_SPEED
CHA_FAN2/WP FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
CHA_FAN_SPEED
1 2 3 4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

1 2 3 4
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CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2)
This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU_FAN1
4 3 2 1

GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7)
This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX
power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATXPWR1
12 24

1 13
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 ATX 12V Power Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1)
This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin
ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and
not the graphics card. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this
connector.

ATX12V1
8 5

4 1

SPI TPM Header

(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 15)
This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform
integrity.

SPI_TPM_J1
SPI_DQ3
SPI_PWR
Dummy
CLK
SPI_MOSI
RST#
TPM_PIRQ

SPI_TPM_CS#
GND
RSMRST#
SPI_MISO
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SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2

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 B550M Pro SE

RGB LED Headers

(4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 5)
(4-pin RGB_LED2) (see p.6, No. 21)
These headers are used to connect RGB LED extension cables which allow users to choose
from various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the
cable may be damaged.

RGB_LED1

RGB_LED2
1
+12V G R B

Connect your RGB LED strips to the RGB

LED Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2) on
the motherboard.

1 B
R
G
12V

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system
and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause dam-
ages to motherboard components.
English

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.

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 Addressable LED Headers
(3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 6)
(3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 20)
These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users
to choose from various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
ADDR_LED1

ADDR_LED2
1

GND
DO_ADDR
VOUT

Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips

to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_
LED1 / ADDR_LED2) on the motherboard.

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system
and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause dam-
ages to motherboard components.
English

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters.

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 B550M Pro SE

2.13 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide

The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and
mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/
s) mode (with Vermeer, Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) mode (with Cezanne, Renoir and
Picasso). The M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe
Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the

screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2 SSD module, find
the corresponding nut location to be
used.

No. 1
Nut Location A
PCB Length 8cm
Module Type Type 2280
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 Step 3

Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD

module into the M.2 slot. Please
be aware that the M.2 SSD module
only fits in one orientation.

A 20o

Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
as this might damage the module.
NUT2 NUT1

For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details:
[Link]
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