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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name. The page sits in the ROG Strix motherboard family.

TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026TUF Gaming is the ASUS line in the product name.

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

ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1J50-M0AAY0, 90MB1J50-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page's order configuration id is 90MB1J50-M0AAY0. Paradigit lists 90MB1J50-M0EAY0 for the same board.11Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/21754542/productRead 14 October 2026Paradigit lists product number manufacturer 90MB1J50-M0EAY0 for the board.

TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI, 90MB1J30-M0EAY01Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The page names the model TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI. The part number 90MB1J30-M0EAY0 is on LDLC Pro.8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.htmlRead 14 October 2026The data sheet lists the model as 90MB1J30-M0EAY0.

GTIN / EAN

197105772670, 47113877726768Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DPLP33YRRead 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DPLP33YR gives UPC 197105772670 and Mfr Part Number ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4711387772676.10Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/xy81tonxw/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B850-A-GAMING-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 197105772670 and 197105983472 and EAN 4711387772676. 197105983472 is not stored, since no page ties it to this model.

47113877816099Retailer pageshopro.lt/365329-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-amd-b850-socket-am5-atx-enRead 14 October 2026Shopro.lt lists model TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI with EAN 4711387781609. The page does not show the ASUS part number.

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

6 January 20254Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-amd-x870e-b850-b840-rog-strix-tuf-prime-motherboardsRead 14 October 2026ASUS press release of 2025-01-06 introduces the ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi.

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Status

Available8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DPLP33YRRead 14 October 2026The listing is in stock on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 3 in Computer Motherboards.10Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/xy81tonxw/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B850-A-GAMING-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores shows US retailers in stock on 2026-10-14 (Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Walmart).

Available11Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Lists the board with prices from $187.00 at three retailers on 2026-10-14.

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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€2797Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Review of 2025-03-31: the list price (prezzo di listino) is 279 EUR for Italy, incl. VAT. No German maker price was found.

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-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The page sits under the ASUS Gaming menu, in the TUF Gaming family.

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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Platform

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

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

AM51Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

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 B8501Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

AMD B8501Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

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 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD describes the B850 platform with enhanced overclocking capabilities, and its chipset table lists CPU overclocking as Yes for B850. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's. ASUS also describes PBO enhancement and overclocking headroom for this board.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes Dynamic OC Switcher, which switches between a manual overclock and Precision Boost Overdrive, and Core Flex for CPU power and thermal limits. AMD's chipset page also lists CPU overclocking for B850.8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.htmlRead 14 October 2026The data sheet lists advanced overclocking features: yes.12Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset page lists enhanced overclocking capabilities for B850 and Ryzen processor overclocking enabled. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

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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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor.

ATX1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview page: eight-layer PCB. The page also describes a white PCB.

82Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview page: Eight Layered PCB design.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text names an 8-layer PCB design.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.10Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/xy81tonxw/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B850-A-GAMING-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Back-Connect Connectors: No.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes subtle RGB lighting on the I/O shroud and ASUS Aura lighting.6Reviewchip.pl/2025/11/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi-test-recenzja-opiniaRead 14 October 2026The review describes a lit ROG logo on the I/O shroud.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Edge Lighting. ALKtech and GeekaWhat describe a lit TUF Gaming motif or strip along the board edge.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026An illuminated TUF Gaming motif runs along the long edge of the board.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026A small strip of RGB lighting at the bottom right of the PCB. It is controlled in Armoury Crate or SignalRGB.

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.

14+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 202614(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A) power stages: 14 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 MISC.

14+2+12Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 202614(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) power stages: 14 Vcore, 2 SOC and 1 Misc, all DrMOS.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-tuf-b850plus-wifi-motherboard-review/page-17Read 14 October 202614 x 80A MOSFETs for the Vcore, 2 x 80A for the SOC and 1 x 80A for the Misc.

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.

142Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 14+2+2 power stages.

142Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 202614 Vcore power stages (80A, DrMOS).

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.

80A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Each of the 14 Vcore stages is rated 80 A. The SoC and MISC stages are also 80 A. One product image alt text on the page says 110 amps and the body text says 80 A. The 80 A figure is stored.

80A2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 80 A. The SOC and Misc stages are also 80 A.

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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ASUS ASP230810Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/ASUS-TUF-GAMING-B850-PLUS-WIFI.htmRead 14 October 2026The catalog text says the 14+2+1 power stages are managed by proprietary DIGI+ ASP2308 PWM controllers. The maker's pages name no controller and no review read the chip. Single source.

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

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Power related connectors: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power.

8+8 pin1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026ProCool power connectors: proprietary 8+8 pin 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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The power related connector list has no extra slot power connector. The page never states that one is absent.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. GeekaWhat says the same.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board has no additional PCI-E power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

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.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page says max. 256GB. Tech-Critter's January 2025 hands-on text says 192GB. The page and the June 2025 manual say 256 GB and are stored.

256GB1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The page and the January 2025 manual say max. 256GB. Some early retailer and review copies say 192GB.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5.

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.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The overview page image text also shows 8400+.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page says ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM. The footnote says non-ECC DDR5 supports on-die ECC. The maker does not say how ECC works with each CPU.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The page says it supports ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM. The maker does not say how ECC works with each CPU. The page also says non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC.

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 B850-A GAMING WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Ryzen 8000: the same slot runs PCIe 4.0 at x8 or x4. B850 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4, which shares bandwidth with M.2_3. Stored with Ryzen 9000.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout shows PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4) as the only two expansion slots.

BASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	4	Chipset	2

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4 and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. The PCIEX16(G4) slot shares bandwidth with M.2_3 and is disabled when M.2_3 runs.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout and the shared bandwidth table: PCIEX16(G4) runs at x4 when M.2_3 is not used.

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 B850-A GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	M.2_3 is disabled when the PCIEX16(G4) slot is used
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Total 4 x M.2 (Key M). Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. Chipset: M.2_3 and M.2_4 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. M.2_3 is disabled while PCIEX16(G4) is in use.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview: 4 x M.2 slots, 1 x 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 x 22110 PCIe 4.0 x4. 4 x M.2 heatsinks, with every M.2 slot covered, plus an M.2 backplate.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page. M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4) and is disabled while that slot works. The manual lists M.2 types and PCIe modes only.

BASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when M.2_3 is used

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 type 2280. M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 type 2242/2260/2280/22110. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. M.2_3 is on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, type 2280. Key M slots. SATA support is from ALKtech, not the maker. Heatsinks are from the overview page.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Two M.2 heatsinks cover the three M.2 slots.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1 item 6 lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes per CPU family. The shared bandwidth table lists PCIEX16(G4) against M.2_3.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026M.2 slots support NVMe drives only. M.2 SATA drives will not work in any of the three slots. All three slots have heatsink coverage.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 is listed for 9000, 8000 and 7000.

41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

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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 B850-A GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	15
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: 1 USB 20Gbps (Type-C), 3 USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 4 USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 2 USB 2.0 (Type-A), 1 DisplayPort (max 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Wi-Fi module, 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. ASUS names USB by speed, so 20Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 10Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The footnote says USB Type-C power delivery output max 5V/3A, which sits on the 10Gbps Type-C line and is stored as 15 W. The overview page also says USB 10Gbps with up to 30W PD fast-charge. The spec page and the manual say 5V/3A and are stored. The Wi-Fi module and the two buttons are not ports.

BASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	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

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: 1 USB 20Gbps Type-C, 3 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 DisplayPort (max 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 5 audio jacks, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack button. ASUS names USB by speed, so 20Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 10Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. There is no optical S/PDIF port. The page notes USB Type-C power delivery output of max. 5V/3A without naming the port, so it is not stored.

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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20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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 B850-A GAMING WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB (total 7 ports): 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout contents: 8. USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel connector, 9. USB 5Gbps header, 10. USB 2.0 header (two).

BASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 20261 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

Front USB-C header speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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.

71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20261 CPU fan, 1 CPU OPT fan, 1 AIO pump and 4 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.

71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 4 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table of fan and pump headers: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN4 and AIO_PUMP, 1 A each.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Seven PWM headers: CPU_Fan, CPU_Opt, AIO_Pump and four chassis fan headers.

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.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

31Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 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.

03Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list names only 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.6Reviewchip.pl/2025/11/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi-test-recenzja-opiniaRead 14 October 2026The reviewer writes that the board has three ARGB headers and no RGB header.10Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/xy81tonxw/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B850-A-GAMING-WIFIRead 14 October 2026RGB 12V Headers: 0 and ARGB 5V Headers: 3.

01Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

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 I2266Reviewchip.pl/2025/11/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi-test-recenzja-opiniaRead 14 October 2026The review names an Intel I226-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet chip. ASUS writes only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. The -V suffix is dropped.

Realtek RTL81254Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125D 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. The suffix D is left out. LDLC Pro also lists a Realtek 2.5 GbE controller.

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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi module).

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi module).

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

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.

160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps. The overview page also says 160 MHz channels on 6GHz.

160MHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The MT7925B22M supports the 160 MHz channel width.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-tuf-b850plus-wifi-motherboard-review/page-17Read 14 October 2026The MediaTek module does not support 320 MHz. The maker states 160 MHz.

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.

MediaTek MT79256Reviewchip.pl/2025/11/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi-test-recenzja-opiniaRead 14 October 2026The review names Wi-Fi 7 MediaTek MT7925 with Bluetooth 5.4. ASUS does not name the module. The 160 MHz and 2.9 Gbps figures on the ASUS page fit this module.

MediaTek MT79254Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026WIFI: MediaTek MT7925B22M Wi-Fi 7 module with built-in Bluetooth 5.4. The module name MT7925B22M is stored as MT7925.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-tuf-b850plus-wifi-motherboard-review/page-17Read 14 October 2026The MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 module does not support the full 320 MHz channel width of higher-end models.

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The Savitech part is an amplifier and is not stored as a DAC.

Realtek ALC1220P1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

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-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The back panel list has only the BIOS FlashBack button. Clear CMOS is a header on the board.

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.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout contents list Q-LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device), a BIOS FlashBack LED and an 8-pin CPU power plug LED. No two-digit code display is listed in the specification summary or the layout. The manual never states that it is absent.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Special features list ASUS Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 18: Q-LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display on the layout.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, miscellaneous: 1 x Power button.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 14: Start button, which powers up the system.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list and the special features list name no power or start button on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout lists no power or start button.

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

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No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The board has an integrated I/O shield design.

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.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Q-Release lets the M.2 heatsink come off with a switch and no tiny screws. Q-Latch installs M.2 SSDs with one press. PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim unlocks the card by tilting it. Q-Antenna snaps the Wi-Fi antenna into place.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. The M.2 heatsinks are not listed as tool-free and are screwed on per GeekaWhat and Guru3D.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCIe Slot Q-Release lever, Q-Antenna snap-in Wi-Fi antenna and M.2 Q-Latch are described on the page.

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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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.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 4 x M.2 rubbers, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026

www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26438_ROG_STRIX_B850-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_v3_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E26438, Revised Edition v3, June 2025, from dlcdnets.asus.com.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user's manual E25809, revised edition V2, January 2025.

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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Warranty

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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.

3years8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DPLP33YRRead 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years (US listing).9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-b850-a-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Scan UK: 36 months return to base.

3years8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.htmlRead 14 October 2026Garantie commerciale: 3 ans constructeur. LDLC Pro is a French shop, so this is the French maker warranty.

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