Description
ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING
Designed for those seeking to get the most out of their build, ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0 connectivity. Offering robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. As an added bonus, outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning silver-and-white finish and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics that present a standout look.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| CPU |
AMD AM4 Socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Next Generation AMD Ryzen PRO Processors OptiMem II 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Graphic |
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ) *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Integrated Graphics Processor |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology |
| Expansion Slots |
AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) * 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) |
| Storage | 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD B550 Chipset : 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors : 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 10 |
| LAN |
Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Audio |
- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel - Audio Shielding - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Cover ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Gold-plated jacks - Dual OP Amplifiers - High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * Audio Feature : * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. |
| USB Ports |
Front USB Port ( Total 6 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®) Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) |
| Software Features | ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3: - PPSU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 TurboV EVO - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
| ASUS Special Features | Aura Sync - Standard RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY -BIOS FlashBack™ button -BIOS FlashBack™ LED -Clear CMOS header -ProCool -Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot |
| Back I/O Ports |
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out |
| Internal I/O Ports |
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
| Accessories |
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x ROG Thank you card 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) User´s manual 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Operating System | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor |
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) ATX Form Factor |
| Note |
* Share bandwidth with PCIe3.0 x1_1, PCIe3.0 x1_2, PCIe3.0 x1_3 * When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is populated , SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled. |
