Today, among the motherboards based on the B550 chipset that support AMD Ryzen processors, ASUSThis is the ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING that was introduced in . This is a high-end motherboard that supports the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. It supports the latest PCIe 4.0 in a powerful power design such as step-by-step power supply and digital power control, and even a luxurious design with a stylish ROG logo and I/O cover pattern. AMD This is the first product that can be considered as a recommended motherboard.
package
ROG(Republic of Gamers)is an ASUS gaming brand. As a gaming motherboard, the packaging is neat.
When you open the cover, the motherboard is wrapped in anti-static plastic. Contents include ROG STRIX sticker, SATA cable (4 pcs), support DVD, cable tie, LED extension cable, M.2 SSD screw package, key ring, etc.
ASUS B550-A GAMING motherboard
3The B550-A GAMING motherboard, designed to correspond to the next generation AMD Ryzen processor, is based on an improved power supply and an optimized cooling solution. Refined ROG It is a design that gives a strong image as a gaming motherboard by applying the logo and cyber text pattern engraved on the I/O cover. The 12 + 2 power stage configuration optimally realizes the power and efficiency demanded by the CPU.
ROG‘s I/O shield has a clean and stylish design and is an all-in-one structure without a back panel bracket for easy installation of the motherboard. The port configuration is also well-configured, no different from the high-end products. It can be said that the design and configuration of the heat sink is strong enough to be comparable to that of the premium class, and it can be said that it is optimized for heat control. The design that matches the white and silver color definitely makes the PC stand out.
2It supports two USB 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen2, four Gen1, and DP and HDMI ports that can be used when a CPU that supports built-in graphics is installed. There’s also a wired connection, optical output sound port that’s 2.5x faster than standard with onboard 2.5Gb Ethernet.
There is a flashback button for resetting the BIOS with one button and a dedicated port. Simply connect the USB containing the BIOS update file to the dedicated port and press the flashback button to automatically flash the BIOS. It is a very convenient function that can be restored to the initial state when there is a problem during BIOS firmware update or overclocking setting, and is supported by expensive motherboards.
3AMD socket AM4 for the second generation AMD Ryzen processor is applied, and it provides 4 DDR4 standard RAM slots, which can be installed up to 128GB (32GB x 4). You can also achieve higher performance by overclocking RAM.
PCIe 4.0 x 16One GPU slot, one PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot, and three PCI 3.0 x 1 slots are provided, so it can be said to have high expandability.
SupremeFX The chipset with audio technology is flat and clear, so you can experience high-quality sound without distortion or exaggeration. It also supports front panel output via two op-amps for gaming headset use. It also supports AI Noise-Canceling Microphone function.
M.2 SSDAll of the slots that support this feature provide a dedicated heat sink. One slot supports PCIe Gen4, which is about twice the performance of PCI 3.0, and is also backwards compatible.
Q LEDIt is convenient to check which stage of the CPU, DRAM, GPU, and BOOT the problem occurred in the case of a boot-up problem with the LED.
Assembling the motherboard
ASUS The processor to be installed on the motherboard is an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU. It is the most popular processor these days and is used by many because of its excellent cost-effectiveness.
First, install the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU on the motherboard.
CPU You need to install a cooler on top, but since a homemade cooler is rather large, install the NVMe SSD in the M.2 slot first. The heat sink is also mounted on it.
Install the cooler after applying thermal grease on the CPU.
Connect the cooler power.
After installing the cooler, install 2 8GB RAM into the RAM slot. When installing two RAMs, you can install them in the 2nd and 4th slots when viewed from the left.
This is a picture of basic settings before assembling the computer case. The PC case must use a case that supports ATX. This is the size that the motherboard occupies all the way to the bottom of the case.
Fix the motherboard with screws to the bottom of the case, install the graphics card, and connect the power cable and other cables correctly.
After successful assembly and turning on the power, it works normally.
CPU, I confirmed that the main board, memory, and graphic card are all recognized and operated normally. By supporting PCIe 4.0, you can experience fast data speed by installing the corresponding M.2 NVMe SSD. Unfortunately, we couldn’t confirm the fast transfer speed using the existing PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe SSD.
ASUS motherboard bios configuration
and bios update
ASUS To enter the BIOS screen, turn on the computer and press the F2 or DEL key repeatedly. The BIOS screen has EZ mode and Advanced mode where you can easily check all information. In addition to providing comprehensive cooling options through Fan Xpert 4 and UEFI BIOS, EZ Mode allows you to check PC information, CPU, motherboard temperature, fan control, and boot priority.
CPU The temperature is around 40 degrees and the motherboard temperature is 29 degrees and it’s working stably.
ASUS The BIOS screen is intuitive, so you can select the listed representative item and enter detailed settings or check. When using multiple SSDs, there are times when an error occurs during booting, and it can be easily solved by entering the BIOS and changing the boot priority in the boot item. You can also control the fan and overclock the RAM in the Ai Tweaker menu.
ASUS motherboard bios update
After initial assembly, the ASUS motherboard bios was not updated, so the Internet was not activated and connection was not possible. So I updated to the latest version. The B550-A GAMING can also automatically flash the BIOS with the push of a button as described above. And you can do it in the bios program too. This time, I will explain how to do it in the BIOS program.
First, download the BIOS update file from the ASUS website, unzip the compressed file, and then copy it to the USB memory you have prepared. Connect the copied USB memory to the PC and enter the BIOS screen. Go to Tools and select ‘ASUS Ez Flash 3 Utility’. When the connected driver appears, select the file and proceed with the update.
In this way, we took a detailed look at ASUS B550-A GAMIN motherboard with refined white sensibility. The ASUS motherboard we introduced is a B550 chipset-based motherboard that supports AMD Ryzen processors. It is one of the cost-effective motherboards that can replace the X570 board, which costs more than 300,000 won. It seems to be a decent product. In Korea, it is distributed through Daewon CTS and comes with a 3-year free warranty.
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