Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite Am5 Gaming Motherboard

Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AM5 Gaming Motherboard

The Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AM5 Gaming Motherboard offers unparalleled performance and innovative design for your AMD Ryzen™ system. Supporting the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series Processors, this motherboard delivers robust power delivery and advanced thermal solutions. Crucially, it ensures optimal stability and speed for demanding gaming and productivity tasks.

Unparalleled Performance and Advanced Thermal Design:

Robust VRM and Memory Architecture:

This motherboard features a Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 60A Smart Power Stage. This design ensures stable power delivery and, consequently, unleashes the full potential of multi-core CPU performance. It supports Dual Channel DDR5 memory across four DIMM sockets, offering speeds up to 8000(OC) MT/s and a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Furthermore, it supports AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP memory modules, thus providing top-notch compatibility and easy overclocking.

Next-Gen Storage and PCIe Support:

The B650M Aorus Elite provides superfast storage options. For instance, it includes one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 connector (M2A_CPU) and one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connector (M2B_CPU). These ensure rapid data transfer for your SSDs. Additionally, four SATA 6Gb/s connectors are readily available. For expansion, it features one PCI Express x16 slot (PCIe 4.0 running at x16) integrated into the CPU, along with another PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 from the chipset.

Blazing-Fast Connectivity and Comprehensive Protection:

High-Speed Networking and Versatile USB Options:

Experience fast networking with the Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip, delivering speeds of 2.5 Gbps. This ensures a stable and rapid internet connection for gaming and streaming. The motherboard also features Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 (or 5.2 depending on PCB revision), providing seamless wireless connectivity. Regarding USB, it offers a USB Type-C® port on the back panel with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), and five USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Furthermore, four USB 2.0/1.1 ports are available on the back panel.

Advanced Thermal Management for Stability:

The B650M Aorus Elite incorporates an advanced thermal design. This includes fully covered MOSFET heatsinks and an M.2 Thermal Guard. These features effectively prevent throttling and bottlenecks from high-speed M.2 SSDs. Smart Fan 6 provides superior cooling performance and whisper-quiet operation. It supports multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP, allowing precise control over your cooling system.

DIY-Friendly Design and Immersive Audio:

Hassle-Free Assembly with EZ-Latch:

This motherboard is designed for a smooth DIY experience. It features EZ-Latch for the PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors, offering quick release and screwless designs. This significantly simplifies the assembly process. Additionally, it includes Q-Flash Plus, which allows you to update the BIOS without installing the CPU, memory, or graphics card.

High-Fidelity Audio Experience:

The Realtek® Audio CODEC delivers High Definition Audio with 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support. It also includes support for S/PDIF Out. Audiophile-grade capacitors ensure a high-quality sound experience, providing clear and immersive audio for gaming and multimedia.

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Specifications:

• CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5 (Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 / Ryzen™ 8000 / Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors)
• Chipset: AMD B650
• Memory:
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)
  • Dual channel memory architecture
  • Supports DDR5 8000(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6666(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5200/ 4800/ 4400 MT/s memory modules
  • Supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  • Supports AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
• Onboard Graphics:
  • 1 x DisplayPort (max resolution 3840×2160@144 Hz, DisplayPort 1.4, HDR)
  • 1 x HDMI port (max resolution 4096×2160@60 Hz, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3)
• Audio: Realtek® Audio CODEC, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, S/PDIF Out
• LAN: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
• Wireless Communication Module: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (MT7922A22M) for PCB rev. 1.0 or Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 for PCB rev. 1.1 (Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.2)
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU (PCIe 4.0 x16 for Ryzen™ 7000/9000 Series; PCIe 4.0 x8 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1; PCIe 4.0 x4 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2)
  • 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4) (PCIe 4.0, running at x4)
• Storage Interface:
  • 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU) (PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support for Ryzen™ 7000/9000 Series; PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1; PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2)
  • 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU) (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support for Ryzen™ 7000/9000 Series; PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1; PCIe 4.0 x2 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for NVMe SSD and SATA storage devices
• USB (CPU): 1 x USB Type-C® port (back panel, USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red, back panel), 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (back panel)
• USB (Chipset): 1 x USB Type-C® port (internal header, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 back panel, 2 internal header), 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (internal headers)
• Internal I/O Connectors: 24-pin ATX main power, 8-pin ATX 12V power, CPU fan, water cooling CPU fan, 3 x system fan, system fan/water cooling pump, 2 x addressable LED strip, 2 x RGB LED strip, CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip, 2 x M.2 Socket 3, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, front panel, front panel audio, USB Type-C® (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1, serial port, THB_U4 add-in card, Trusted Platform Module, reset button, reset jumper, Clear CMOS jumper
• Back Panel Connectors: Q-Flash Plus button, DisplayPort, HDMI port, USB Type-C® (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1, RJ-45 port, optical S/PDIF Out, 2 x audio jacks
• I/O Controller: iTE® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring: Voltage, Temperature, Fan speed, Water cooling flow rate detection; Fan fail warning; Fan speed control
• BIOS: 1 x 256 Mbit flash, AMI UEFI BIOS (PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0)
• Unique Features: GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC), Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus
• Bundled Software: Norton® Internet Security (OEM version), LAN bandwidth management software
• Operating System: Support for Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor: Micro ATX (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
• Model Number/SKU: 9MB65ME-00-G13
• EAN/UPC: 889523033951