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General

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Series

GAMING X8Retailer pageesaitech.com/products/gigabyte-ultra-durable-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e-gaming-desktop-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The board is named B850M GAMING X WIFI6E on the manual cover. GAMING X is GIGABYTE's name for this line, below AORUS.

PRO1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual cover reads PRO Series Motherboard PRO A620AM-B EVO.

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

B850M GAMING X WIFI6E, B850M GAMING X WF6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover: B850M GAMING X WIFI6E (B850M GAMING X WF6E).3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer code B850M GAMING X WIFI6E.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e/21754816/productRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer product number B850M GAMING X WF6E.

PRO A620AM-B EVO, 7E36-001R, 911-7E36-0013Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer part number 7E36-001R. Shops give the same board as 911-7E36-001.4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-amd-a620a-am5-ddr5-pcie-40-1x-m2-25gbe-usb-32-gen1-amd-expo-matxRead 15 October 2026Model number PRO A620AM-B EVO.7Spec databasepcpartpicker.com/product/9vh2FT/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-micro-atx-am5-motherboard-pro-a620am-b-evoRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: PRO A620AM-B EVO, 7E36-001R, 911-7E36-001.

GTIN / EAN

47193318664333Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026GTIN 4719331866433. Gigante's barcode and OnBuy's EAN carry the same number.5Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-micro-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-2x-displayports-1x-hdmi-portRead 14 October 2026Barcode 4719331866433 on the Shopify variant for SKU B850M GAMING X WIFI6E.

47113773972164Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-amd-a620a-am5-ddr5-pcie-40-1x-m2-25gbe-usb-32-gen1-amd-expo-matxRead 15 October 2026GTIN 4711377397216. Caseking and AWD-IT give the same EAN.6Retailer pageawd-it.co.uk/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-micro-atx-amd-ryzen-ddr5-motherboard-socket-am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 4711377397216.

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

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Status

Available3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026In stock with a delivery estimate on 2026-10-14. Listed at 153.98 GBP including VAT.

Available3Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listed with offers from several shops on 2026-10-15.4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-amd-a620a-am5-ddr5-pcie-40-1x-m2-25gbe-usb-32-gen1-amd-expo-matxRead 15 October 2026On sale with stock listed on 2026-10-15. Its memory row reads DDR5-7600 (OC), which no other source repeats and is not used.

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.

Gaming8Retailer pageesaitech.com/products/gigabyte-ultra-durable-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e-gaming-desktop-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The listing calls it a Gaming Desktop Motherboard, and the retail box in Gigante's photos reads GIGABYTE Gaming Motherboard. The maker names no creator or workstation use.

Mainstream1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI PRO is a mainstream line, not gaming, creator or workstation.

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.

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: processor socket AM5.

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

AMD B8501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AMD A620A1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: AMD A620A 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 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors, processor socket AM5. The manual points to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15.

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

Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's AM5 chipset table lists Ryzen processor overclocking as enabled for B850, as read through a search summary because the page timed out when opened directly. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's. The board maker's manual does not state CPU overclocking.

No8Press articlenoobfeed.com/hardware/amd-am5-chipsets-x870-b850-b840-a620-comparisonRead 15 October 2026The article says CPU overclocking is available on all AM5 chipsets except B840 and A620, and that A620 lacks PBO. It does not name A620A. The MSI manual lists memory overclocking and AMD EXPO only. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Board

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

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Micro ATX Form Factor, 24.4cm x 24.4cm.

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: m-ATX form factor, 8.5 in. x 9.6 in. (218 mm x 244 mm).

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)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 24.4cm x 24.4cm.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Micro ATX, 244 x 244 mm.

Width218Height244mm(8.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 218 mm x 244 mm. Retailers give 218 x 243.84 mm, which is 9.6 in exactly.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

63Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026The listing reproduces the maker's feature list: 6-layer copper PCB and mid-loss PCB. The Brazilian shop Kabum also lists 6-layer PCBs for this board.

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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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 1-1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components pages show the usual front-side connectors. PCPartPicker also says no back-connect connectors.7Spec databasepcpartpicker.com/product/9vh2FT/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-micro-atx-am5-motherboard-pro-a620am-b-evoRead 15 October 2026Uses Back-Connect Connectors: No.

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.

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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The LED Features list has only the RGB and ARGB headers, 4 EZ Debug LEDs and 1 EZ Memory Detection LED. No on-board lighting is named.

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.

10+2+23Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Reproduces the maker's text: Digital Twin Power design with 10 VCORE, 2 SOC and 2 VDD_MISC phases.4Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87537/42/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-B850M-GAMING-X-WIFI6E--REV-1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MICRO-ATXRead 14 October 2026Digital Twin VRM with 10+2+2 phases and VRM Thermal Armor Advanced.

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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.

103Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 202610 VCORE phases. MaxMyBuild writes the phase config as 2x5+2+2, which is 10 Vcore stages.

63Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 6+2 with 6x 50 A SM4377 high-side and 12x SM4503 low-side MOSFETs for VCORE, so 6 stages. Geizhals counts 5 real CPU phases (3+2) and 8 virtual (2x3+2). MSI publishes no layout. One search excerpt of an Amazon listing says 6+2+1, but that listing also claims two M.2 slots and two USB-C ports, which the manual does not show, so it was not used and the layout string is left out.

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.

60A3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026The listing says 60A DrMOS modules, copied from the maker's text. MaxMyBuild reads 55A DrMOS. The maker's 60A is stored.

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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.

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Richtek RT3674AE3Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026PWM controller row: RT3674AE (max 6 phases). RT3674 is a Richtek part. No review of this board names a controller, and this is one aggregator.

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

8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.

8 pin1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 1x 8-pin +12V power connector (CPU_PWR1).

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The power connector list has only the 24-pin and 8-pin connectors.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, dual channel.

DDR51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 2x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB, dual-channel mode. The manual names AMD POR speed, JEDEC speed, memory overclocking and AMD EXPO but gives no MT/s figures.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

128GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

8,200MT/s3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Rated for 8200 MT/s overclocking with AMD EXPO support. The listing names no CPU family. The manual lists only 5200, 4800 and 4400 MT/s.

6,800MT/s3Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data rate: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000/8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), max. DDR5-6800 OC.5Retailer paget-labz.com/product/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-am5-m-atx-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's text: DDR5 6800-5600 (OC) MT/s and 5600-4800 (JEDEC) MT/s. 1DPC 1R supports up to 6800+ MT/s and 1DPC 2R up to 6000+ MT/s. No CPU family is named. Ryzen 9000 is the newest family the board is sold for. 6800 is stored for one module per channel. The Amazon title says DDR5 Memory Boost (6800+ MT/s OC) and Geizhals says max. DDR5-6800 OC.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

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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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: supports CUDIMM, clock driver bypass mode only. CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series.

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.

AGIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is in the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Phoenix 2. The chipset slot PCIEX4 is a full-length x16 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 and runs at x4. The PCIEX16 slot takes only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.

BMSI PRO A620AM-B EVO

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: PCI_E1 is a PCIe x16 slot from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x16 for Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (x8 for Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, x4 for Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 is a PCIe x1 slot from the A620A chipset, up to PCIe 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.

AGIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E

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	No

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the M.2 pages: M2A_CPU takes M key 25110/22110/2580/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 8000). M2B_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, and x2 only with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2. Both are in the CPU. The type table marks M.2 SATA SSDs as not supported for both slots. The M2A_CPU steps remove and refit the motherboard heatsink with a thermal pad, and the M2B_CPU steps use a screw and mention no heatsink. MaxMyBuild also lists a heatsink on slot 1 only.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: slot 1 only.

BMSI PRO A620AM-B EVO

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x M.2 slot (Key M), M2_1 from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 for Ryzen 9000, 8700, 8600, 8400 and 7000 (x2 for Ryzen 8500 and 8300), 2260 and 2280 devices. The list shows no SATA mode. The M2_1 chapter shows an EZ M.2 Clip II and no heatsink. PCPartPicker says two M.2 slots, which the manual and its board diagram do not show.

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.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors from the chipset.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the A620A chipset.

Rear ports

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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.

AGIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel: 1 x HDMI, 2 x DisplayPorts, 1 x PS/2 port, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1, 1 x RJ-45, 3 audio jacks, and 2 antenna connectors and the Q-Flash Plus button, which are not ports. HDMI supports version 2.1, 4096x2160@60 Hz. The DisplayPorts are version 1.4, up to 3840x2160@144 Hz. Video needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The manual gives no USB power output or DisplayPort alt mode figures.

BMSI PRO A620AM-B EVO

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter and Back Panel Connectors: 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, 4K 60Hz, processors with graphics only), 1 VGA, 1 PS/2 mouse and 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 2 USB 5Gbps Type-A from the CPU, 2 USB 5Gbps Type-A from the chipset, 1 USB 2.0 Type-A from the CPU, 1 USB 2.0 Type-A from the chipset, 1 2.5Gbps LAN (RJ45) and 3 audio jacks. USB 5Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 1, as Scan and Geizhals write it.

Rear USB ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

6=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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Internal connectors

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

AGIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (2 ports) and 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (4 ports).

BMSI PRO A620AM-B EVO

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C connector (JUSBC1), 1x USB 5Gbps Type-A connector (JUSB3, 2 additional ports) and 2x USB 2.0 connectors (JUSB1~2, 4 additional ports).

Front USB-C header speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x CPU fan header, 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header, 1 x system fan header and 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header.

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector and 2x 4-pin system fan connectors.

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.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.

11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x 3-pin ARGB_V2 LED connector (JARGB_V2_1).

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.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.

11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1).

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.

Realtek RTL81257Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Lists a Realtek RTL8125D 2.5 GbE controller. The suffix D is left out. The manual says only Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. Single source.

Realtek RTL81253Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026LAN chip: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5GBase-T. The suffix BG is left out. The manual says Realtek 8125 2.5Gbps LAN controller.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: the wireless communication module is for the B850M GAMING X WIFI6E only.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Specifications chapter lists no wireless module. Geizhals and LDLC say no Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE, WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax.

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Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands.

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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.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard.

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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.

Realtek RTL8852CE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE. JIB's listing of the rev. 1.1 board names the same chip.4Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87537/42/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-B850M-GAMING-X-WIFI6E--REV-1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MICRO-ATXRead 14 October 2026Realtek RTL8852CE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 160 MHz.

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

5.31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.3.

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Audio

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

Realtek ALC8976Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e/21754816/productRead 14 October 2026Specifications: audio chip Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel. The manual names only a Realtek audio CODEC and links GIGABYTE's realtek897 audio software page.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Lists the audio codec ALC897.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: Realtek ALC897 codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button on the back panel.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no BIOS flash button.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 lists a Clear CMOS jumper, and the back panel list has only the Q-Flash Plus button.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1). The back panel list has no 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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-7: status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot. The manual lists no two-digit display.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. These are status LEDs, not a 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.

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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026The component overview lists the front panel connectors JFP1 and JFP2 and no power or reset button on the board.

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

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter: 1x 512 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes5Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-micro-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-2x-displayports-1x-hdmi-portRead 14 October 2026The listing title says Fitted I/O Shield. The manual's box contents list a loose I/O shield only for the B850M DS3H, not for this board.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: 1x IO Shielding, so the shield is loose.

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 connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-5 and 2-8, items marked only for B850M GAMING X WIFI6E: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus (slot release), M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (M.2 drive clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (turn the clip to remove the M2A_CPU heatsink). antenna_connector comes from the retailer copy of the maker's feature list, WIFI EZ-Plug, see the JIB source. The manual only says to connect the antenna securely.4Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87537/42/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-B850M-GAMING-X-WIFI6E--REV-1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MICRO-ATXRead 14 October 2026The listing copies the maker's feature list: EZ-Latch Click (tool-free M.2 heatsink), EZ-Latch Plus (tool-free release for PCIe and M.2) and a WIFI EZ-Plug design for the two antenna connectors. WIFI EZ-Plug is read as a push-on antenna connector. This is a doubt, since the manual does not describe it.

Tool-free M.2 latch1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents and the M2_1 chapter: EZ M.2 Clip II holds the SSD without a screw and a remover tool is included. The manual names no PCIe release, tool-free M.2 heatsink or push-on antenna connector.

Measured

None of 3 known

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

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

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

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

Motherboard, User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One G Connector, M.2 screw(s), One pack of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-2, items for the B850M GAMING X WIFI6E. The manual also lists an I/O shield, marked only for the B850M DS3H, which is not stored. The manual says the box contents are for reference only.

1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1x SATA cable, 1x IO Shielding, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents. The motherboard itself is not listed here.

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B850M-GAMING-X-WIFI6E-rev-102Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B850M-GAMING-X-WIFI6E-rev-10Read 14 October 2026The maker's product page for rev. 1.0. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page content was not read. The link comes from the job's evidence. The manual and retailer copies of the maker's text supply the specifications.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-A620AM-B-EVO2Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/PRO-A620AM-B-EVORead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. No spec sheet PDF could be read: the MSI datasheet server returned access denied and no MSI e-shop feed lists the board.

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850m_gaming_x_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE user's manual Rev. 1002 for the B850M GAMING X WIFI6E (short name B850M GAMING X WF6E) and the B850M DS3H, 40 pages, copyright 2024. Hosted by trovaprezzi.it since gigabyte.com blocks agents. Items marked only for B850M GAMING X WIFI6E are used here and DS3H items are not.

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/6/e/6/5208618ab6fcd187518aeea214f1474005fc.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI User Guide for PRO A620AM-B EVO (59 pages), revision history Version 1.0, 2025/08, first release. It is hosted by Geizhals. A copy on trovaprezzi.it has the same text. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own copy was not opened.

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.

3years3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6eRead 14 October 202636 months return to base in the UK. JIB in Thailand says 3 years too. Some shops in the Philippines mention 5 years, so the term differs by market.4Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87537/42/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-B850M-GAMING-X-WIFI6E--REV-1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MICRO-ATXRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years.

3years3Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-7e36-001r-a3650527.htmlRead 15 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre. The market is Germany.5Retailer paget-labz.com/product/msi-pro-a620am-b-evo-am5-m-atx-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Warranty 36 months. The market is Pakistan.

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