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Series

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

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name. The manual links the board's AORUS product page.

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

ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI, 90MB1M30-M0AAY0, 90MB1M30-M0EAY04Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/wtbRead 14 October 2026The ASUS where-to-buy page lists the order codes 90MB1M30-M0AAY0 and 90MB1M30-M0EAY0 among the board's regional codes. 90MB1M30-M0EAY0 is also the code at Scan UK, Comfeel and Arvutitark. The ASUS store price on that page is $259.99. It is a current price and not stored as a launch price.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH7MB8WVRead 14 October 2026Mfr Part Number: ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI.11Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4-x-m2-25g-wifi7-usb-20gbps-amd-expo-matRead 14 October 2026Scan UK lists model number 90MB1M30-M0EAY0.12Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/asus-mb-sc-am5-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-wifi-matxRead 14 October 2026Supplier code 90MB1M30-M0EAY0.

B650M AORUS ELITE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual cover lists B650M AORUS ELITE AX. GIGABYTE publishes no separate part number. The maker's web page lists revisions 1.0/1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.

GTIN / EAN

199291092266, 471163609226510Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH7MB8WVRead 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0FH7MB8WV gives UPC 199291092266.11Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4-x-m2-25g-wifi7-usb-20gbps-amd-expo-matRead 14 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4711636092265.12Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/asus-mb-sc-am5-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-wifi-matxRead 14 October 2026Comfeel lists EAN 4711636092265.

4719331849399, 8895230337843Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Amazon US item details list UPC 889523033784. The EAN 4719331849399 is from the manua.ls spec page and a shop URL.8Spec databasemanua.ls/gigabyte/b650m-aorus-elite-ax/manualRead 16 October 2026Spec page lists EAN 4719331849399 and 889523033784.

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

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Status

Available10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH7MB8WVRead 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 14 in Computer Motherboards.11Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4-x-m2-25g-wifi7-usb-20gbps-amd-expo-matRead 14 October 2026In stock on 2026-10-14.

Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026In stock on 2026-10-16, ranked 1 in Computer Motherboards.

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

Gaming3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Amazon item type name: Gaming Desktop Motherboard. The product image box reads GAMING MOTHERBOARD. Amazon also prints a 5 year warranty with online registration, which is not the base term.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

AMD B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 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-g-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 Series2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026The shop copies the GIGABYTE specification of rev. 1.3 (factory BIOS F31): AMD Socket AM5 with Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Bullet: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/Ryzen 8000/Ryzen 7000 Series processors.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes robust overclocking capabilities for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series with AMD EXPO and PBO enhancement. AMD also describes the B850 platform with enhanced overclocking capabilities.9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD describes the B850 platform with enhanced overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes10Press articletomshardware.com/features/x670-motherboard-overviewRead 16 October 2026AMD X670/B650 launch overview: the B650E and B650 chipsets both support overclocking the processor and memory. This is the chipset maker's feature, not a board spec.

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

Micro-ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026micro-ATX form factor.

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 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.

Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20269.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026micro-ATX form factor, 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Micro ATX form factor, 24.4 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-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview: eight-layer PCB.6Reviewstreberi.rs/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-recenzija-najjaca-matx-ploca-za-am5Read 14 October 2026The review says the board has 8 PCB layers.

83Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Bullet: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB.4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026Same copy: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB.

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-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026The section 2-7 connector layout shows the usual front-side 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-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes a white PCB with a hint of RGB on the I/O edge and ASUS Aura lighting.

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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+12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 202614(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) power stages: 14 Vcore, 2 SoC and 1 MISC. Stored as 14+2+1.

12+2+23Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Title and bullet: Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution. The launch store page and the HelloExpress review say 12+2+1.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 2024-07-27: a 12+2+2 phase digital VRM design.

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-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 14+2+1 power stages.

123Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026The first number of the maker's layout is 12. The OverClocking Page review counts 6 Vcore phases with two stages each, which also gives 12 stages.

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-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Each of the 14 Vcore stages is rated 80 A. The SoC and MISC stages are also 80 A.

60A4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026The shop copies the older GIGABYTE page (Ryzen 7000 only, 128 GB): Twin 12+2+1 Digital VRM Design, 60A Smart Power Stage, with the footnote that the power stage current capacity is based on the VCORE phase. The rev. 1.3 and 1.4 pages were not readable, so 60 A is carried over from this older text.

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.

ASUS ASP23085Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/11/26/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026A digital EPU DIGI+ controller, model ASP2308AGQ, drives 17 Vishay SiC629 80 A MOSFETs. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2308, the same form as the ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI product.

Infineon XDPE192C3B5Reviewtheoverclockingpage.com/2023/03/02/review-gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-an-excellent-and-afordable-am5-motherboardRead 16 October 2026The review of a rev. 1.1 board with BIOS F3c names the Infineon XDPE192C3B PWM controller with onsemi NCP303160 power stages (60 A) and counts the Vcore as 6 phases with two stages each.6Reviewhelloexpress.net/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-overviewRead 16 October 2026The PWM controller is an Infineon XDPE192C3B, stated for a 12+2+1 twin digital power stage design.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, power related: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power.

8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The power related connector list is complete and has no extra slot power connector. The page never states that one is absent.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power connectors section: ATX_PWR, CPU_12V_1 and CPU_12V_2 only.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

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

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, dual channel.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5.

256GB2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity). The launch manual and older store pages say 128 GB.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page gives no table for other module setups.

8,000MT/s2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: DDR5 8000(OC) down to 4400 MT/s, with no CPU family named. The launch manual lists 5200/4800/4400 and older store pages list 6666(OC). The highest value is stored with Ryzen 9000, the newest series the board lists.

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-g-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 page does not say how ECC works with each CPU. ASUS BIOS 1681 release notes say it optimizes ECC-UDIMM memory performance.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM modules only.

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 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-G GAMING WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-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. The board has no other expansion slot. Stored with Ryzen 9000.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout shows PCIEX16(G5) as the only expansion slot.

BGIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is in the CPU and runs PCIe 4.0 at x16. PCIEX4 is a full-length slot on the chipset that runs PCIe 4.0 at x4. The rev. 1.3 spec copy states PCIe 4.0 x16 for Ryzen 7000 and a lower mode for Ryzen 8000 Phoenix CPUs. The M.2 socket of the Wi-Fi module (M2_WIFI) is not stored.

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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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-G GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M.2_1	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Total 4 x M.2 (Key M). Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. B850 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_4 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 on the underside of the board. 2260 is stored as 2280. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. It lists no lane sharing, so that column is empty.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview: 4 x M.2 slots, 1 x 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3 x 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. The M.2 heatsink covers three M.2 slots and the page does not name which. The Profesional Review text says the slot on the back of the board has none, so the underside M.2_4 is stored without a heatsink.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page. The manual lists M.2 types and PCIe modes only. M.2_4 is at the back of the motherboard.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/11/26/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Three of the four M.2 slots have passive aluminum heatsinks with Q-Latch. The fourth slot, on the back of the board, has no heatsink and is held by a screw.

BGIGABYTE B650M 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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7 item 12: M2A_CPU takes PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 and M2B_CPU takes PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, both from the CPU. The rev. 1.3 spec copy lists 25110/22110/2580/2280 for M2A_CPU and 22110/2280 for M2B_CPU, so m2_22110 is stored. The manual says the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only and its table marks M.2 SATA as not supported on both slots. The motherboard heatsink covers both slots (see the HelloExpress and CGMag reviews).6Reviewhelloexpress.net/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-overviewRead 16 October 2026Both M.2 slots are cooled by the massive heatsink that spans nearly the entire width of the board. The CGMag review also describes heatsinks for the two M.2 slots.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 2024-07-27: heatsinks for the two M.2 slots, one slot PCIe 5.0 x4 and the other PCIe 4.0 x4.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 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.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 is listed.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0 to 3).

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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-G 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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Back panel: 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 (10 USB ports in total), 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 port and is stored as 15 W. The overview page says 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.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary lists the same rear USB (total 10 ports) and the same footnote: USB Type-C power delivery output max 5V/3A.

BGIGABYTE B650M 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	2	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel list: 1 USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 DisplayPort (1.4), 1 HDMI, 1 RJ-45 (2.5 GbE), 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. USB 2.0 is stored as 0.48 Gbps. This manual prints HDMI 2.0 for rev. 1.0/1.1. The HDMI 2.1 value is from the rev. 1.3 spec copy at logg.com.ar. The Q-Flash Plus button and the two SMA antenna connectors are not ports.2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3 on the 1 x HDMI port. The rest of the back panel list matches the manual.

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 B850-G 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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB (total 7 ports): 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (1 x USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout contents: 8. USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel connector, 9. USB 5Gbps header, 10. USB 2.0 header (two).

BGIGABYTE B650M 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_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: F_U320G (USB Type-C header, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, one port), F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1, two ports), F_USB1 and F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1, two ports each).

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-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20261 CPU fan, 1 CPU OPT fan, 1 AIO pump and 3 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan and Pump headers table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, AIO_PUMP and CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN3.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/11/26/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Six fan headers: three SYS_FAN, one CPU_FAN, one SYS_FAN/PUMP and one CPU_OPT.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), 1 water cooling CPU fan header (CPU_OPT), 3 system fan headers (SYS_FAN1 to 3) and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN4_PUMP).

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x addressable LED strip headers (D_LED1 and D_LED2, 5 V).

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-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout lists only 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/11/26/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Three 5V ARGB Gen2 headers and no RGB header are named.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x RGB LED strip headers (LED_C1 and LED_C2) and 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header (CPU_LED). All three are 4-pin 12 V headers in section 2-7, so 3 are counted.

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 I2265Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/11/26/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ethernet is an Intel I226-V 2.5 GbE chip. ASUS writes only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. The -V suffix is dropped.

Realtek RTL81258Spec databasemanua.ls/gigabyte/b650m-aorus-elite-ax/manualRead 16 October 2026Spec page lists the LAN controller as Realtek RTL8125. GIGABYTE's spec states only a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: a wireless communication module is listed for the AX model, with two SMA antenna connectors on the back panel.

Wi-Fi standard

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/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-b850-g-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 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 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.

160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps. Profesional Review writes MediaTek MT7927 with 320 MHz channels. The maker figure is stored and the Wi-Fi chip is left out because of this conflict.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11ax 160 MHz wireless standard, for the MediaTek MT7922 and the Intel AX210 modules.

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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Realtek RTL8852CE2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.2/1.3), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5/6 GHz, 160 MHz.

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

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

5.32Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: BLUETOOTH 5.3 for PCB rev. 1.2/1.3.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC1220P1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The Savitech part is an amplifier and is not stored as a DAC.

Realtek ALC8975Reviewtheoverclockingpage.com/2023/03/02/review-gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-an-excellent-and-afordable-am5-motherboardRead 16 October 2026The review names the Realtek ALC897. GIGABYTE's spec lists only Realtek Audio CODEC. The codec of rev. 1.3 and 1.4 is not checked against a document.6Reviewhelloexpress.net/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-overviewRead 16 October 2026The overview states the Realtek ALC897.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 2024-07-27: the audio solution uses the Realtek ALC897 codec. The board revision is not stated.8Spec databasemanua.ls/gigabyte/b650m-aorus-elite-ax/manualRead 16 October 2026Spec page lists the audio chip as Realtek 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-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel (section 2-6).

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The only rear panel button is Q-Flash Plus.

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-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_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 overview page HTML holds a Q-CODE text block, but it is commented out and not shown. The manual never states that a code display is absent.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and 2-7 connector list show a debug port header for an add-in card and no two-digit display.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, miscellaneous: 1 x Start button.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 14: Start button, which powers up the system.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-7 item 21: the RST_SW reset button quickly turns the computer on and 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-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. One flash ROM is stated and no dual BIOS feature is listed. The page never states that dual BIOS is absent.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary gives one 256 Mb Flash ROM. The manual never states that dual BIOS is absent.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. 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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026Same copy lists Integrated I/O Shield. The box contents in the manual have no loose I/O shield.

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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-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 unlocks the card by pressing a button. Q-Antenna snaps the Wi-Fi antenna into place.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026Same copy: EZ-Latch for the PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors with quick release and screwless design. The M.2 EZ-Latch clip is also in manual section 2-7 item 12. The Wi-Fi antennas are SMA connectors, so no push-on antenna connector is stored.

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.

39°C5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/11/26/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 5 7500X3D (65 W) at stock without voltage changes, Corsair H150i ELITE LCD cooler, 32 GB DDR5-6000, RTX 4080, BIOS 1087. The review says it ran a CPU stress test at stock and read surface temperatures with a thermal camera and sensors with HWiNFO. The stress tool, duration and ambient temperature are not stated. Full stock VRM sensor 39 C and exterior camera 35 C. In the relaxed stock profile the sensor read 32 C. The HWiNFO sensor reading is stored. The CPU is a light load for this VRM, so the value is not comparable with tests on 150 W CPUs.

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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 ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 3 x M.2 rubbers, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 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/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents list on page 13. It says 1 x ROG Strix sticker.

User's Manual, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x M.2 screw1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1-3: motherboard, User's Manual, antenna (AX model only), two SATA cables and an M.2 screw. The manual says the actual items depend on the package.

Links

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Product page

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

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1411Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-14Read 16 October 2026The page title appeared in web search results and in the job. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

Spec sheet

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

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-14/sp11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-14Read 16 October 2026Specification tab of the same page at /sp. Not read for the same reason.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI/E25990_ROG_STRIX_B850-G_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E25990, First Edition, April 2025, from dlcdnets.asus.com.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B650M AORUS PRO AX, PRO, ELITE AX and ELITE, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It is the launch manual for board rev. 1.0 and 1.1 and lists only Ryzen 7000. The newer manual Rev. 1401 is on download.gigabyte.com, which blocks agents.

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.

3years10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH7MB8WVRead 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years (US listing).11Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4-x-m2-25g-wifi7-usb-20gbps-amd-expo-matRead 14 October 2026Scan UK: 36 months return to base.12Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/asus-mb-sc-am5-rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifi-amd-b850-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-wifi-matxRead 14 October 2026Warranty of 36 months in the Czech shop. It is the shop's stated warranty and not an ASUS page.

3years8Spec databasemanua.ls/gigabyte/b650m-aorus-elite-ax/manualRead 16 October 2026Spec page lists a 3 year warranty. GIGABYTE's press release and Amazon describe a 5 year term in North America with registration, which is not the base term.

Both are also in the API. Back to all motherboards.