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Product warranty or service will not be extended i: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless such repair, modication o alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number o the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information...................... iv About this guide......................v Package contents....................... vi PRIME B650M-A WIFI II specifcations summary............ vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)..............1-10 System memory..................1-11 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Knowing BIOS....................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable rom the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME B650M-A WIFI II motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD...
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PRIME B650M-A WIFI II specifcations summary Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz requency band Wireless & Bluetooth ® Bluetooth v5.2* ® * The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
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PRIME B650M-A WIFI II specifcations summary Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C ® 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports...
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Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product perormance, integrating ASUS sotware, and recovery drive...
• The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II...
Motherboard overview 24.4cm(9.6in) DIGI HDMI ATX_12V_1 ATX_12V_2 +VRM CPU_FAN CPU_OPT BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED Place this KBMS side towards _U32G1_34 SOCKET AM5 the rear of the chassis USB_5_1_2_13 LAN_U32G2_1011 256Mb BIOS PCIE SATA 5.0 X4 M.2(WIFI) Ethernet 2280 2260 2242 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 Super B650 BATTERY...
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We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up i the power is inadequate. ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II...
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• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. 6. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. •...
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Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short-circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II...
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If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. 14. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to connect a COM port module. Connect the COM port module cable to this header, then install the module PIN 1 to a slot opening on the system chassis.
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20. BIOS FlashBack The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status o the BIOS FlashBack™. Scan the QR code for more information on BIOS FlashBack function. ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II...
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. function. Insert a USB storage device to this USB 2.0 port with BIOS FlashBack Universal Serial Bus (USB) port to run BIOS FlashBack 2.5Gb Ethernet port.
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Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. Wi-Fi 6 ports. Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antenna connectors to these ports. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. •...
CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary.
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Refer to www.asus.com or the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists), and memory requency support depends on the CPU types. Recommended memory confgurations...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/support. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interace that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless o...
RF exposure compliance. HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II...
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des emmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II...
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ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or ater September 23, 2011,meet the requirements o the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
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ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below:...
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2014/53/EU. Cijeli ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst Direktīvas tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/. 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
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ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/ support/. WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...
• ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS zadržava prava na tumačenje odredbi ASUS komercijalnog Commercial Guarantee. jamstva. •...
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• ASUS tilbyr som produsent en frivillig kommersiell garanti. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài • ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến kommersielle garanti.
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