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General

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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026The page sits in the ROG Strix line, under Gaming Motherboards.

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B650 AORUS ELITE AX. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II, 90MB19V0-M0EAY0, 90MB19V0-M0AAY03Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-b550-socket-am4-atx/21175029/productRead 15 October 2026Product number manufacturer: 90MB19V0-M0EAY0.7Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/fr/products/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-b550-am4-atx-4-ddr4-hdmi-dp-ax-wi-fi-6e-2-5gb-lan-rgb-lighting-2x-m-2Read 15 October 2026SKU 90MB19V0-M0EAY0. 90MB19V0-M0AAY0 comes from the main team's pick list, which gives it as a model number of the same board. No page that could be opened lists it.8Retailer pagevoelkner.de/products/5760723/Asus-ROG-STRIX-B550-F-GAMING-WIFI-II-Mainboard-Sockel-PC-AMD-AM4-Formfaktor-Details-ATX-Mainboard-Chipsatz-AMD-B550.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part number 90MB19V0-M0EAY0.

B650 AORUS ELITE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B650 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.0 and 1.1 in section 2-2). B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 and B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE are separate GIGABYTE models and are not stored here.

GTIN / EAN

4711081453314, 1955534533187Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/fr/products/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-b550-am4-atx-4-ddr4-hdmi-dp-ax-wi-fi-6e-2-5gb-lan-rgb-lighting-2x-m-2Read 15 October 2026The page's product data lists gtin13 4711081453314 for SKU 90mb19v0-m0eay0.8Retailer pagevoelkner.de/products/5760723/Asus-ROG-STRIX-B550-F-GAMING-WIFI-II-Mainboard-Sockel-PC-AMD-AM4-Formfaktor-Details-ATX-Mainboard-Chipsatz-AMD-B550.htmlRead 15 October 2026The listing carries EAN 4711081453314 for part number 90MB19V0-M0EAY0 and the UPC 195553453318 in its keywords.9Retailer page888lots.com/item/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-socket-am4-atx-ddr4-888-b09lvqcmk4-usRead 15 October 2026The Amazon catalog record for ASIN B09LVQCMK4 lists UPC 195553453318 and EAN 4711081453314 for the same board. The two codes differ and may be regional barcodes. Both are stored. The UPC check digit is valid. It is stored with 12 digits, as the sources print it.

4719331849375, 8895230336234Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 889523033623 for the B650 AORUS ELITE AX (ASIN B0BH7GTY9C).8Retailer pageebay.de/p/12057269341Read 15 October 2026Product identifiers: EAN 4719331849375, manufacturer number B650 AORUS ELITE AX, listing item titled rev. 1.0. Single source for the EAN.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing shows a price of 23,300 BDT on 2026-10-15.10Revieweneba.com/hubRead 15 October 2026Affiliate review of 2026-08-06 says the board is number 2 on Amazon's Computer Motherboards best-seller list at $137. No tests or measurements are used from it.

Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026Listed and in stock at 172.99 USD on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026ROG Strix is ASUS's gaming board line, and the page is listed under Gaming Motherboards.

Gaming2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20221010ae89280Read 15 October 2026The release calls the AORUS B650E and B650 boards gaming motherboards.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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rev. 1.01Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 names PCB rev. 1.0 and PCB rev. 1.1. The maker's site adds rev. 1.2 as a separate page. Rev. 1.0 is the base row.

Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series and 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors. The page refers to www.asus.com for the CPU support list.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: AMD AM4 Socket.

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5.

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD B5501Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026AMD B550 chipset.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: AMD B550 Chipset.

AMD B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD B650.

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors and AMD Ryzen 5000 and 4000 G-Series Processors. Written in the form used for the ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II in this catalog.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series and 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors. The manual refers to www.asus.com for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item and the compatible processors row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series.10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt of the maker's page: AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. Read on 2026-10-15. BIOS updates can add series later.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am4.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's AM4 chipset table lists overclocking enabled for the B550. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Yes9Press articletomshardware.com/features/x670-motherboard-overviewRead 15 October 2026AMD X670/B650 launch overview: B650E and B650 chipsets both support overclocking the processor and memory. Its chipset table lists Overclocking: Yes for the B650. This is the chipset maker's feature, not a board spec.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Form factor: ATX, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor.

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Form factor: ATX, 30.5cm x 24.4cm. The 244 mm side is the width, as for ATX.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm). The 244 mm side is the width.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

62Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026Six-layer PCB: the 6-layer PCB quickly dissipates heat around the VRM.

84Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB. SHI's reseller page, seen in search results, adds 2oz copper.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and section 2-8 list show the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026The spec overview lists I/O Zone Aura lighting. The Aura text says the board has built-in Aura technology with full RGB control for embedded RGB LEDs and for strips on the onboard RGB headers.

Yes3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The chipset cover integrates RGB elements. The review calls this the only area on the board with RGB lighting. The maker's manual does not describe onboard lighting, and the product photo shows lit LEDs near the chipset.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

12+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026Teamed power stages: 12+2 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, with ASUS DIGI+ power control. No amp rating or controller part is named.

14+2+13Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Box back lists 14+2+1 Power Phases. Gigabyte writes it as Twin 14+2+1 Phases Digital VRM (a 7+7 parallel design).4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: Twin 14+2+1 Phases.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's feature text: Twin 14+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

122Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026The first number of 12+2 is the Vcore rail. The page calls the stages teamed. They are counted as stages.

143Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review counts 14 phases in parallel (not direct) for the VCore, which it calls a doubler design, with Infineon TDA21472 stages. Gigabyte's 7+7 parallel design means 14 power stages on the Vcore rail. The 2 SoC stages are ON NCP303160 60A and the 1 MISC stage is Renesas ISL99390 30A.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

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70A4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item (GIGABYTE's text): Twin 14+2+1 Phases with 70A Power Stage Digital VRM Solution. A Gigabyte footnote ties the 70A to the VCORE phases.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

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Infineon XDPE192C3B3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the Infineon VRM controller XDPE192C3B for all three MOSFET types. It is the only review that names a controller.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+4 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 x 8-pin +12V power connector and 1 x 4-pin +12V power connector, besides the 24-pin main power connector.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O connectors: 1 x 24-pin Main Power, 1 x 8-pin +12V Power and 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector.

8+4 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V and 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, plus the 24-pin ATX connector.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says Gigabyte provides 1x 8-pin and 1x 4-pin EPS connectors.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM, DDR4, un-buffered memory.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4.

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5 DIMM sockets.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets.

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

128GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Max. 128GB.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max. 128GB.

256GB7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Memory row: max capacity 256 GB. This agrees with the 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) in the search excerpt of GIGABYTE's rev. 1.0/1.1 and rev. 1.2 pages. The 2022 manual says 128 GB and a later retailer copy also says 128 GB. A BIOS update raised it, so the maker's product page is used.10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

5,100MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026The list for Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series runs from 2133 to 4800(O.C.) MHz. The list for Ryzen 5000 and 4000 G-Series runs from 2133 to 5100(O.C) MHz. The highest overclocked speed is stored, which is the ROG overview's headline DDR4 5100MHz+. No module setup is named. Ryzen 5000 is the newest family.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026The spec overview lists DDR4 5100MHz+ with dual channel.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series up to 4800(O.C.) MHz, and Ryzen 5000 and 4000 G-Series up to 5100(O.C) MHz. The higher figure is stored.

6,666MT/s5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's specification: Supported Memory 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s. The copy is from the Ryzen 8000 and 7000 era. The 6666 value is the highest listed overclock.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. The maker lists no non-ECC mode qualifier for the board, so it counts as ECC.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	3	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	3

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026CPU: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x16 mode). B550 chipset: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) and 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. The x16 slot shares bandwidth with the three x1 slots. Per the manual, the x1 slots are disabled when the x16 slot runs at x4, and the x16 slot runs at x1 when an x1 slot is used. The M.2 slots are in the Storage row.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary and the shared bandwidth table: PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3. When it runs x4, the three x1 slots are disabled.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	2

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the section 1-1 layout: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 running at x16. PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 are full-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 3.0 running at x1. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed. The lane figures are for a CPU with the full x16 link, such as Ryzen 7000. The manual lists no slower links for other CPU families.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	3	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes	SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6 are disabled when M.2_2 is used

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026CPU: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes). B550 chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes). When M.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5/6 ports are disabled. The Thermal Solution row lists an M.2 heatsink. The ROG overview says dual M.2 heatsinks, and the maker's product photo shows a heatsink over each slot.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026The overview lists dual M.2 heatsinks and says both M.2 slots take up to type 22110.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary and item 6 of the board overview: M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes, M.2_2 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes, both for type 2242/2260/2280/22110. When M.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5/6 are disabled. The installation section uses screws, with a bundled M.2 SSD screw package, so no screwless latch is listed.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: M2A_CPU is PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (the note says actual support may vary by CPU), M2B_CPU is PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 and M2C_SB is on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2. All three take 25110/2280 modules. Section 2-8 says the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only, and its table marks M.2 SATA SSD as not supported for every slot. No lane sharing is stated. The heatsink flags come from Tech4Gamers and the Amazon listing.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top M.2 slot has its own heatsink with a thermal pad. The lower two slots have covers with pre-applied thermal pads. All three are covered. The review says the top slot runs PCIe 5.0 and the lower two PCIe 4.0 x4.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: M.2 Thermal Guard and 1 PCIe 5.0 NVMe x4 M.2 connector.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Fully covered heatpipe and M.2 Thermal Guard. 1 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: all slots.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

0=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

61Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20266 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. Supports RAID 0, 1, 10.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20266 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.2	1	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	5	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 Type-A and 1 USB Type-C), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Wi-Fi module, 1 x DisplayPort (1.2 in the Graphics row), 1 x HDMI, 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5G Ethernet, 1 x optical S/PDIF out, 5 x audio jacks and 1 x BIOS FlashBack button. The page writes HDMI without a version. The manual writes HDMI 2.1. Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. No USB power output or video mode is stated for the Type-C port, so dp_alt_mode is left out.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports as on the spec page. The Graphics row says 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1 x HDMI 2.1, and graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The page copies ASUS's spec, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 in the Graphics row.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-b550-socket-am4-atx/21175029/productRead 15 October 2026HDMI version 2.1 and DisplayPort version 1.2.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	5	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel list: DisplayPort, HDMI, 1 USB Type-C Gen 2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 RJ-45, 3 audio jacks, 1 Q-Flash Plus button and 2 SMA antenna connectors. The RJ-45 port is 2.5 Gbps. The manual states no DisplayPort mode and no power output for the USB-C port, so those columns are left out. The manual writes HDMI 2.0. The later GIGABYTE text in the Startech copy says HDMI 2.1 with TMDS-compatible ports, which is stored.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's graphics row: Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3, native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports, and DisplayPort 1.4 with HDR.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports. No front USB-C header is listed.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (one port), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (two ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (four ports). No Power Delivery output is stated.

Front USB-C header speed

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Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

61Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20261 x 4-pin AIO_Pump header, 1 x 4-pin CPU fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan header and 3 x 4-pin chassis fan headers.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026The fan header table lists CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to 3 and AIO_PUMP, each rated 1 A (12 W).

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: 1 CPU fan header, 1 water cooling CPU fan header (CPU_OPT), 3 system fan headers and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header make 6.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20261 x Addressable Gen 2 header (3-pin).3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Addressable Gen 2 header.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: D_LED1 and D_LED2 are addressable LED strip headers.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20262 x AURA RGB headers (4-pin).3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20262 x AURA RGB headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: CPU_LED is a 12V CPU cooler or RGB LED strip header, and LED_C1 and LED_C2 are 12V RGB LED strip headers. All three are 4-pin 12V headers.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Intel I2251Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20261 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard. The suffix V is left out.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-b550-socket-am4-atx/21175029/productRead 15 October 2026LAN controller: Intel I225-V.

Realtek RTL81257Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Ethernet row: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5 GbE. The maker writes only a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. Stored as the chip family RTL8125, suffix BG left out. Single source for the chip name.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026The back panel lists a Wi-Fi module and the Wireless row lists Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth v5.2.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless and Bluetooth: Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2, and 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: the wireless module is marked Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX, and the box contents list an antenna.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz regulation may vary between countries and the function is ready in Windows 11 or later.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

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160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11ax 160MHz wireless standard, on both the rev. 1.0 and the rev. 1.1 module.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

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MediaTek MT79221Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (MT7922A22M) for PCB rev. 1.0 and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 for PCB rev. 1.1. Tech4Gamers also names MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616). The MediaTek chip is the base value, stored as MT7922.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Networking page: an Intel-branded module using the MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616) for Wi-Fi 6E. The review says Bluetooth 5.3, the manual says 5.2 for rev. 1.0, and the manual is used.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.2.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.2.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-amd-b550-socket-am4-atx/21175029/productRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth version 5.2.

5.21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Bluetooth 5.2 for PCB rev. 1.0 and Bluetooth 5.3 for PCB rev. 1.1.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

SupremeFX S1220A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, with 120 dB SNR playback and 113 dB SNR recording. The maker names no chip maker. Stored as the maker writes it.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A.

Realtek ALC8973Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Audio page text and chip photo: Realtek ALC897-VB. The review's spec table writes ALC1220-VB, but that table also lists an X570 chipset and DDR4, so it is a copied template and is not used. The maker's manual names only a Realtek Audio CODEC and links GIGABYTE's realtek897 audio software page. MaxMyBuild also lists ALC897.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Audio codec row: ALC897.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x BIOS FlashBack button. Special features: BIOS FlashBack button and LED.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel I/O lists 1 x BIOS FlashBack button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list and section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button updates the BIOS with the system off.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Q-Flash Plus: update the BIOS without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 x Clear CMOS header. The back panel list has only the BIOS FlashBack button.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. The internal list has a Clear CMOS header.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. Section 2-8 lists a Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS).

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Q-Design lists Q-LED with four status LEDs (DRAM, CPU, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display is listed.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-LED with four LEDs (DRAM, CPU, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists only status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT. There is no two-digit code display.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cons list: No Debug LED. The board has only CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT status LEDs.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector and special feature lists have no onboard power or reset button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: the Quick Button (RST_SW) is a reset button that lets users quickly turn the computer on or off in an open-case environment.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026256 Mb Flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 BIOS row: 1 x 256 Mbit flash. No second BIOS is listed.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY lists a pre-mounted I/O shield.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026The patented I/O shield comes pre-mounted.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special features, ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

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Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

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Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8 item 12 describes the M.2 EZ-Latch clip. The PCIe EZ-Latch comes from Tech4Gamers and the Amazon listing. The M.2 heatsinks are held by screws, so no tool-free heatsink option is set.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros list EZ-Latch on the PCIe slot and EZ-Latch on the M.2 ports.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026The title lists EZ-Latch. About this item lists PCIe Ultra Durable Armor.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026EZ-Latch: PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors with quick release and screwless design.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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42.2°C3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Thermal imaging page: Hti HT18 thermal camera on the VRM area during the Cinebench R23 System Stability test (30 minutes). The MOSFETs ran at 42.2 C at 31 C ambient. The onboard sensor read 41 C. Test system: Ryzen 7 7700X at stock settings (package power 123.187 W), DeepCool LS720 with fans and pump at full speed, 32GB DDR5-4800, RTX 3090, a 120 mm fan blowing at the socket, UEFI on auto. BIOS version not stated.

Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x Addressable RGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas, 1 x Cable ties pack, 1 x M.2 Rubber Package, 1 x M.2 SSD screw package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 1 x ROG Strix thank you card, 1 x Support DVD, 1 x User manual1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list as published.3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents, chapter 1.

Antenna, 2 x SATA cables, M.2 screw and standoff, G Connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3: antenna (only for the AX), two SATA cables, M.2 screw/standoff and one G Connector. The manual also lists a User's Manual, but Tech4Gamers says there is no printed manual in the box, so it is left out. The list is for reference and actual items can differ.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Contents section: no user manual is provided in the box.

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-modelRead 15 October 2026ASUS ROG product page for the ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1x10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its text was read only as search excerpts, which say Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 and 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM). The Rev. 1.2 board has a separate page at .../B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-12.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-model/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS ROG Tech Specs tab for the ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II. Read on 2026-10-15.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10-11/sp10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The maker's specification tab for the rev. 1.0/1.1 board, as listed in web search results. It was not opened.

Manual

doc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdf3Owner's manualdoc.moyo.ua/13113185_1666793471.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user manual E18592, First Edition, August 2021, 72 pages, in a copy on doc.moyo.ua. ASUS's own download link was not found. The copy matches the ASUS spec page.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B650 AORUS ELITE AX and B650 AORUS ELITE (2022), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Warranty information: 3 years manufacturing warranty. The market is Bangladesh.

3years2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20221010ae89280Read 15 October 2026The release states a leading 3-year warranty. North America adds an automatic 2 years for AORUS AM5 boards, a total of 5 years. The base term of 3 years is stored.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Manufacturing Warranty: 3 Years. Arvutitark's Estonian listing says 36 months.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Warranty (months): 36.

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