Motherboard TUF GAMING A620-PRO WIFI
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v Package contents........................................................................................................ vi TUF GAMING A620-PRO WIFI specifications summary.......................................... vi Connectors with shared bandwidth...
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from 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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING A620-PRO WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
TUF GAMING A620-PRO WIFI specifications summary Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Storage M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD A620 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Wi-Fi 6 Wireless & Bluetooth® 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.
TUF GAMING A620-PRO WIFI specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) Internal I/O Connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.
TUF GAMING A620-PRO WIFI specifications summary Special Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation Software Features AI Suite 3 - TurboV EVO - DIGI+ VRM - PC Cleaner TUF GAMING CPU-Z MyASUS Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS
x • 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 performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please scan the QR Code for installation guide and FAQ.
Connectors with shared bandwidth ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 AIO_PUMP ATX_12V_2 HDMI_DP ATX_12V_1 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU_OPT M.2(WIFI) U32G1_89 FLBK_LED ATX_PWR DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) SOCKET AM5 LAN_USB_5_13 DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) U32G2_34 DDR5 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) U32G1_C2 USB_1 BIOS_FLBK AUDIO U32_C6 M.2_1(SOCKET3) Ethernet CHA_FAN1 2260 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA 4.
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Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.2 Motherboard overview 5 24.4cm(9.6in) 1 2 4 11 ADD_GEN 2_1 ATX_12V_1 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 19 ATX_PWR ADD_GEN 2_2 AIO_PUMP ATX_12V_2 HDMI_DP 5 U32G1_89 FLBK_LED 30.5cm(12in) M.2(WIFI) BIOS_FLBK AUDIO 2280 2260 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA 4.0 X4 X CHA_FAN1 4 9 M.
2. DDR5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. For more details, refer to System memory. 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card, one PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics card, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. The connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module is purchased separately. NC NC CC1 VBUS RX1RX1+ GND TX1TX1+ VBUS 9. USB 3.
12. Aura RGB header The Aura RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio CC2 module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-definitionD+audio Dcapability. GND SENSE2_RETUR AAFP 15.
18. BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™. Scan the QR code for more information on BIOS FlashBack™ function. 19. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 9 3 4 10 5 2 11 6 7 12 13 14 1. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 2. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. 4. 2.5Gb Ethernet port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
11. 12. Wi-Fi 6 ports. These ports connect to the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. BIOS FlashBack™ button. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds until the FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is enabled. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1) Visit https://www.asus.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • The AM5 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM5 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1st Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
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1.5 M.2 installation 1 OPTIONAL 2 1 3 OPTIONAL 6 9 7 5 8 9 6 5 4 OPTIONAL • Ensure to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices. • A removable M.2 Q-latch is pre-installed at the 2280 length screw hole in M.2_2 and can be installed to other vacant M.
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BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 2 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly 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. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure 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 or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
2.3 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 . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.4 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. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or A5465.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3.
2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on system licensing) configurations. 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.
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Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
NCC: Wireless Statement 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合 法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應 立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合 法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.
EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35. India RoHS This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.
Safety Precautions Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. 安全上のご注意 付属品は当該専用品です。他の機器には使用しないでください。機器の破損もしくは、火災や感電 の原因となることがあります。 France sorting and recycling information FR Cet appareil et ses accessoires se recyclent À DÉPOSER EN MAGASIN À DÉPOSER EN DÉCHÈTERIE OU Points de collecte sur www.quefairedemesdechets.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU 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 countries listed in the table below: Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l’UE ASUSTek Computer Inc.
Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami dyrektywy 2014/53/EU. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod adresem https://www.asus.com/support/. W krajach wymienionych w tabeli działanie sieci Wi-Fi w paśmie 5150– 5350 MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń: Declaração de Conformidade Simplificada da UE A ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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