Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro Motherboard

Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro Motherboard:

The Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro (rev. 1.0) Motherboard is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD B550 chipset, designed for high-performance gaming and demanding applications. It supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series, Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series, and Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors, offering a robust and feature-rich platform for enthusiasts.

Key Features for Unparalleled Performance:

The B550 Aorus Pro boasts a True 12+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 50A DrMOS, providing incredibly precise and stable power delivery to the CPU, ensuring maximum performance and overclocking potential for even the most power-hungry processors.

For RAM, it features four DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128GB of dual-channel ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4 RAM. With optimized daisy-chain routing, it supports RAM speeds up to 5400MHz (O.C.) and beyond, ensuring high bandwidth for memory-intensive applications like gaming, rendering, and video editing.

The motherboard incorporates an Advanced Thermal Design, featuring a Fins-Array Heatsink and Direct Touch Heatpipe. This design significantly increases heat dissipation area, keeping VRM components and M.2 SSDs cool even under full load, which is crucial for maintaining consistent performance. It also includes dual M.2 Thermal Guards.

Storage options are plentiful with Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 connectors with Thermal Guards. This allows for incredibly fast storage solutions, with support for RAID configurations for even higher speeds (up to 6560 MB/s sequential read). Additionally, it provides six SATA 6Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support. The board also supports AMD StoreMI technology for accelerating traditional storage devices.

Network connectivity is blazing fast with a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip with Bandwidth Management, offering 2.5 times faster transfer speeds compared to standard Gigabit Ethernet, ideal for online gaming and streaming. Some versions (like the B550 Aorus Pro AC) also include Intel® Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.2.

The B550 Aorus Pro features AMP-UP Audio with an ALC1220-VB codec and WIMA Capacitors, delivering a rear 120dB SNR for a high-fidelity audio experience. It also supports RGB FUSION 2.0, allowing for extensive customization of onboard RGB and external LED strips, creating a personalized aesthetic.

Other notable features include an Ultra Durable™ PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot with stainless steel shielding for enhanced strength, Smart Fan 5 with multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers for comprehensive cooling control, and Q-Flash Plus for updating the BIOS without needing to install the CPU, RAM, or graphics card. It also comes with a pre-installed I/O Shield for easier installation.

For more details, you can refer to the official Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro (rev. 1.0) product page.

Specifications:

• CPU Socket: AM4 (Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series Processors)
• Chipset: AMD B550
• RAM Slots: 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets
• Max. System RAM: Up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
• RAM Support: Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, up to 5400MHz (O.C.)
• Audio: Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec, AMP-UP Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, S/PDIF Out support
• LAN: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
• Wireless Communication: Intel® Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac & BLUETOOTH 4.2 (on AC models)
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU (PCIe 4.0 x16 mode for 3rd Gen Ryzen™)
  • 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset (PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
  • 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIe 3.0 x1 mode)
• Storage Interface:
  • 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 & SATA SSD support)
  • 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset (PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 & SATA SSD support)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10)
• USB Ports:
  • 1 x USB Type-C™ port (rear panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) (rear panel)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (rear panel, from CPU)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (internal header)
  • 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on back panel, 4 internal headers)
• Form Factor: ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
• BIOS: 1 x 256 Mbit flash, AMI UEFI BIOS
• Part Number/SKU: B550 Aorus Pro (rev. 1.0)
• UPC: NA (Please check with local retailers for specific UPCs)