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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.

PRO1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual and the MSI datasheet name no series. The board's name carries PRO, MSI's B550 launch press release has a PRO Series section, and the datasheet tagline is Business Elegance.9Press releasethefpsreview.com/2020/05/21/pr-msi-announces-mpg-mag-and-pro-series-amd-b550-motherboards-with-cutting-edge-pcie-4-0-supportRead 15 October 2026The press release's PRO Series section covers the B550-A PRO, and its tag list names the B550M PRO-VDH WIFI. MSI sells the board in the PRO line.11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/uxu3t8vy1/MSI-B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFIRead 15 October 2026Page title: MSI PRO B550M PRO-VDH WIFI AM4 DDR4 Micro-ATX. The page's spec table is loaded by script and was not read.

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.

B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, 7C95-001R, 911-7C95-081, 911-7C95-0943Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026MSI Polish store SKU 911-7C95-081 (store feed) for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI. The same code is on MSI's EU business store.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026MSI Taiwan store SKU 911-7C95-094 in its product feed.6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026German authorized MSI dealer: manufacturer number 7C95-001R.7Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi/cat-p/c/p1001165098Read 15 October 2026Article number 7C95-001R.

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.

4719072733698, 8241422193936Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026EAN 4719072733698. enzure.se lists the same EAN for 7C95-001R.7Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi/cat-p/c/p1001165098Read 15 October 2026EAN 4719072733698.8Retailer pageebay.com/p/20039727611Read 15 October 2026Catalog entry for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI: MPN B550M PRO-VDH WIFI and UPC 0824142219393, stored as 824142219393. BuildCores lists another UPC for this board, which is not used.

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

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21 May 20209Press releasethefpsreview.com/2020/05/21/pr-msi-announces-mpg-mag-and-pro-series-amd-b550-motherboards-with-cutting-edge-pcie-4-0-supportRead 15 October 2026MSI's B550 launch press release, posted 2020-05-21, names the B550M PRO-VDH WIFI in its tag list but describes only the B550-A PRO in its PRO Series text. A dated announcement of this board alone was not found, so this is the lineup announcement.

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.

Available3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026The product is listed at 429 PLN on 2026-10-15. The store page was created on 2026-06-08.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026The store lists the board for sale at 3,390 TWD on 2026-10-15.12Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026Shows Amazon and Newegg in stock at 89.99 USD on 2026-10-15.

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

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

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

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b850-g-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

Mainstream2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026The datasheet tagline is Business Elegance and the board sits in MSI's PRO line. MSI names no gaming or creator use.

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

AM41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: AM4 socket.

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 B5501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD B550 Chipset.

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 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026Features: supports AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors. Read on 2026-10-15. The first-release manual says 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with a BIOS update.

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.

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am4.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications table, B550 row: Overclocking Enabled: Yes. 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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm).

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm), stored as 244 mm x 244 mm.

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.

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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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The component overview shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 1x EZ LED Control switch and 4x EZ Debug LEDs, which are status LEDs. The list names no lighting on the board. The RGB and RAINBOW headers are for external strips.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 1x 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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list in the Specifications has no PCIe power connector, only the 24-pin and 8-pin ATX 12V connectors.

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Memory type

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

DDR41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR4 memory slots.

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR4 memory slots.

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.

128GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: support up to 128GB.

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.

4,400MT/s1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: DDR4 2667 to 4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC mode, 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz (1DPC 2R 3733, 2DPC 1R 3866, 2DPC 2R 3466). JEDEC speeds go up to 3200. MSI's store pages say up to 4400(OC).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR4-4400 MHz (OC).3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026Features: DDR4 memory up to 4400(OC) MHz.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports non-ECC and ECC UDIMM memory, with no non-ECC mode qualifier. A German dealer's data sheet says ECC modules run in non-ECC mode in one row and in ECC mode in another, so the maker's list is used.

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-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.

BMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	2

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and page 29: 1x PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1, from the CPU, the supported generation depends on the installed processor, 4.0 with Ryzen 5000 and 3000) and 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCI_E2 and PCI_E3, from the chipset).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics interface 1x PCIe 4.0 / 3.0 x16 slot. Expansion slots 2x PCI-E 3.0 x1.

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-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.

BMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes
M2_2	3	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and pages 30 to 31. M2_1 is from the AMD processor, PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 depending on the processor, SATA 6Gb/s supported, 2242/2260/2280. M2_2 is from the B550 chipset, PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280, with no SATA mode listed. Only M2_1 has the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink (page 30), and the M2_2 steps show no heatsink. MaxMyBuild also lists a heatsink on slot 1 only. No lane sharing is stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage: 1x M.2 Gen4 x4 slot, 1x M.2 Gen3 x4 slot, 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports.12Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: slot 1 only.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

0=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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 is listed.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the B550 chipset.

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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.

BMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available
DisplayPort	Not available	1	Not available
VGA	Not available	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available
PS/2	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors: 1x VGA port, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI port, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A, 1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x LAN (RJ45), 2x Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 3x audio jacks and the Flash BIOS button. LAN is a 1Gbps controller. DisplayPort 4096x2160 at 60Hz and HDMI 4096x2160 at 24Hz, both only with a processor that has integrated graphics. The manual names no DisplayPort or HDMI version. MSI's speed names are stored as USB-IF names: 5Gbps as Gen 1.

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).

BMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	5	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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port (JUSB1), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector for 2 more ports (JUSB2) and 2x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 more ports (JUSB3 and JUSB4). No USB power output is stated.

Front USB-C header speed

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

61Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-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.

51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump fan and 3 system fan connectors make 5.

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors (addressable).

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.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal Connectors: 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors.

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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 RTL81111Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 1x Realtek RTL8111HN 1Gbps LAN controller. The suffix HN is left out.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8111HN Gigabit LAN.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek RTL8111HN Gigabit LAN.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=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-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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 on the board's Wi-Fi socket. The board is the WIFI model.

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 51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, up to 433 Mbps, which is Wi-Fi 5.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.2.

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 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz).

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.

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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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Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 31681Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168. The block diagram says 1x Intel Wi-Fi 3168.6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026Technical data: Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 1x1, Intel 3168, Bluetooth 4.2.

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.

4.21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dual mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE and 4.2.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.2.

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 ALC8921Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC892 codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. MSI's store pages list ALC892/ALC897, so later boards may use the ALC897 and no source ties a codec to a board revision.3Maker product pagepl-store.msi.com/collections/power-up-z-msi/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Audio ports (rear) Realtek ALC892/ALC897 codec.6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026Technical data: audio codec Realtek ALC892.

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Flash BIOS 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-g-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the only reset listed is 1x Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1, page 38). The back panel list has the Flash BIOS button and no Clear CMOS button.

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LEDs, which are single status LEDs. No two-digit display is listed.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Specifications list no power or start button on the board. The only switch listed is the EZ LED Control switch.

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. No second BIOS is listed.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

2 x SATA 6G cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 screws (3 pcs), Case badge, Product registration card, Driver DVD, Quick installation guide, MSI components compatibility and reward program card1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents, page 20: motherboard, 2 SATA 6G cables, Wi-Fi antenna, 3 M.2 screws, case badge, product registration card, driver DVD, quick installation guide and MSI components compatibility and reward program card. No I/O shield is listed.

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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.msi.com/Motherboard/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI13Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFIRead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and web search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened and no value comes from it.

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

storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/global/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, global version, generated 2026-07-14, on MSI's datasheet server.

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/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b550m_pro_vdh_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI User Guide for B550M PRO-VDH WIFI (69 pages), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It is the first-release guide. MSI's own manual page was not readable.

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

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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.

3years5Maker product pageeu-business-store.msi.com/products/b550m-pro-vdh-wifiRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 3 Year Warranty (MSI EU business e-shop, Germany page, SKU 911-7C95-081).6Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-7c95-001r-13042334Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer warranty 3 years (Germany).

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