B550I AORUS PRO AX - User's Manual - Rev. 1003

Nov 4, 2026

B550I AORUS PRO AX user manual revision Rev. 1003 provides guidance for identifying the motherboard revision, installing hardware safely, and configuring BIOS settings. The document outlines key precautions related to electrostatic discharge, covers procedures for installing CPU, memory, expansion cards, and connecting internal and rear panel components. It also details BIOS menus such as Startup Screen, Main Menu, Favorites (F11), Tweaker, Settings, System Info, Boot, and Save & Exit, with appendix topics including RAID configuration and driver installation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout

B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the CPU

1-4 Installing the Memory

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

1-7 Internal Connectors

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

2-2 The Main Menu

2-3 Favorites (F11)

2-4 Tweaker

2-5 Settings

2-6 System Info

2-7 Boot

2-8 Save & Exit

Chapter 3 Appendix

3-1 Configuring a RAID Set

3-2 Drivers Installation

Regulatory Notices

B550IAORUS PRO AX User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-B55IAPW-1003R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 􀂄 In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 􀂄 For product-related information, check on our website at: [https://www.gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com) Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Table of Contents B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout ..................................................................4 B550I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram .....................................................5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6 1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 6 1-2 Product Specifications...................................................................................... 7 1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10 1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 11 1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................21 2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21 2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 22 2-3 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 23 2-4 Tweaker.......................................................................................................... 24 2-5 Settings .......................................................................................................... 27 2-6 System Info.................................................................................................... 32 2-7 Boot ................................................................................................................ 33 2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 36 Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set .................................................................................. 37 3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 39 Regulatory Notices ...................

FAQs

How can I identify the motherboard revision before updating BIOS or drivers?

Check the revision number on the motherboard, shown as "REV: X.X". For example, "REV: 1.0" indicates revision 1.0; verify this before updating BIOS, drivers, or searching for technical information.

What installation precautions are recommended for this motherboard?

Use care to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD). The manual emphasizes that delicate electronic circuits and components can be damaged due to ESD before installation.

Which BIOS menus are covered in the manual and what are they for?

The manual covers the Startup Screen, Main Menu, Favorites (F11), Tweaker, Settings, System Info, Boot, and Save & Exit. These sections guide navigation and configuration of firmware options and boot behavior, and saving changes.

Nov 4, 2026

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