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GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX

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B650M AORUS ELITE AX

Released October 2022.6Reviewhelloexpress.net/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-overviewRead 16 October 2026Overview published 2022-10-31 of the retail board, with a Malaysian price. It supports October 2022 availability alongside the B650 launch of 2022-10-10 and the Japan sales start of 2022-10-24. Last checked 16 October 2026.

CPU socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD B650
Form factor
Micro-ATX
M.2 slots
2

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Ports

  • USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 5 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 4 USB-A USB 2.0
  • HDMI 2.1
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 2 3.5 mm audio
  • Optical S/PDIF
  • USB-C header
  • USB 3 header (19-pin)
  • 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)

All specs

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General

Series
AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name. The manual links the board's AORUS product page.
Model numbers
B650M AORUS ELITE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual cover lists B650M AORUS ELITE AX. GIGABYTE publishes no separate part number. The maker's web page lists revisions 1.0/1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
GTIN / EAN
4719331849399, 8895230337843Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Amazon US item details list UPC 889523033784. The EAN 4719331849399 is from the manua.ls spec page and a shop URL.8Spec databasemanua.ls/gigabyte/b650m-aorus-elite-ax/manualRead 16 October 2026Spec page lists EAN 4719331849399 and 889523033784.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026In stock on 2026-10-16, ranked 1 in Computer Motherboards.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Segment
Gaming3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Amazon item type name: Gaming Desktop Motherboard. The product image box reads GAMING MOTHERBOARD. Amazon also prints a 5 year warranty with online registration, which is not the base term.
Board revision
Not available

Platform

CPU socket
AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026
Chipset
AMD B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026The shop copies the GIGABYTE specification of rev. 1.3 (factory BIOS F31): AMD Socket AM5 with Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Bullet: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/Ryzen 8000/Ryzen 7000 Series processors.
CPU overclocking
Yes10Press articletomshardware.com/features/x670-motherboard-overviewRead 16 October 2026AMD X670/B650 launch overview: the B650E and B650 chipsets both support overclocking the processor and memory. This is the chipset maker's feature, not a board spec.

Board

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Form factor
Micro-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026
Board dimensions
Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Micro ATX form factor, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm.
PCB layers
83Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Bullet: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB.4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026Same copy: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB.
Back-connect design
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026The section 2-7 connector layout shows the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.
RGB lighting on the board
Not available

Power delivery

Power stage layout
12+2+23Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026Title and bullet: Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution. The launch store page and the HelloExpress review say 12+2+1.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 2024-07-27: a 12+2+2 phase digital VRM design.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
123Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH6XND27Read 16 October 2026The first number of the maker's layout is 12. The OverClocking Page review counts 6 Vcore phases with two stages each, which also gives 12 stages.
Vcore power stage rating
60A4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026The shop copies the older GIGABYTE page (Ryzen 7000 only, 128 GB): Twin 12+2+1 Digital VRM Design, 60A Smart Power Stage, with the footnote that the power stage current capacity is based on the VCORE phase. The rev. 1.3 and 1.4 pages were not readable, so 60 A is carried over from this older text.
VRM controller
Infineon XDPE192C3B5Reviewtheoverclockingpage.com/2023/03/02/review-gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-an-excellent-and-afordable-am5-motherboardRead 16 October 2026The review of a rev. 1.1 board with BIOS F3c names the Infineon XDPE192C3B PWM controller with onsemi NCP303160 power stages (60 A) and counts the Vcore as 6 phases with two stages each.6Reviewhelloexpress.net/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-overviewRead 16 October 2026The PWM controller is an Infineon XDPE192C3B, stated for a 12+2+1 twin digital power stage design.
CPU power connectors
8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.
Extra slot power connector
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

Memory type
DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5.
Memory slots
41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, dual channel.
Max memory
256GB2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity). The launch manual and older store pages say 128 GB.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,000MT/s2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: DDR5 8000(OC) down to 4400 MT/s, with no CPU family named. The launch manual lists 5200/4800/4400 and older store pages list 6666(OC). The highest value is stored with Ryzen 9000, the newest series the board lists.
ECC memory
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM modules only.
CUDIMM support
Not available

Expansion slots

Expansion slots
Physical slotElectrical lanesPCIe generationConnected toCount
PCIe x16164CPU1
PCIe x1644Chipset1
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is in the CPU and runs PCIe 4.0 at x16. PCIEX4 is a full-length slot on the chipset that runs PCIe 4.0 at x4. The rev. 1.3 spec copy states PCIe 4.0 x16 for Ryzen 7000 and a lower mode for Ryzen 8000 Phoenix CPUs. The M.2 socket of the Wi-Fi module (M2_WIFI) is not stored.
Full-length PCIe slots
2
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
4

Storage

M.2 storage slots
SlotPCIe generationPCIe lanesConnected toLongest driveTakes SATA drivesHeatsink
M2A_CPU54CPUM.2 22110NoYes
M2B_CPU44CPUM.2 22110NoYes
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7 item 12: M2A_CPU takes PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 and M2B_CPU takes PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, both from the CPU. The rev. 1.3 spec copy lists 25110/22110/2580/2280 for M2A_CPU and 22110/2280 for M2B_CPU, so m2_22110 is stored. The manual says the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only and its table marks M.2 SATA as not supported on both slots. The motherboard heatsink covers both slots (see the HelloExpress and CGMag reviews).6Reviewhelloexpress.net/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-overviewRead 16 October 2026Both M.2 slots are cooled by the massive heatsink that spans nearly the entire width of the board. The CGMag review also describes heatsinks for the two M.2 slots.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 2024-07-27: heatsinks for the two M.2 slots, one slot PCIe 5.0 x4 and the other PCIe 4.0 x4.
M.2 slots
2
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
SATA ports
41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0 to 3).

Rear ports

Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax link rate (Gbps)
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2110
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2210
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 155
USB-AUSB 2.040.48
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not available
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.41Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available12.5
3.5 mm audioNot available2Not available
Optical S/PDIFNot available1Not available
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel list: 1 USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 DisplayPort (1.4), 1 HDMI, 1 RJ-45 (2.5 GbE), 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. USB 2.0 is stored as 0.48 Gbps. This manual prints HDMI 2.0 for rev. 1.0/1.1. The HDMI 2.1 value is from the rev. 1.3 spec copy at logg.com.ar. The Q-Flash Plus button and the two SMA antenna connectors are not ports.2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3 on the 1 x HDMI port. The rest of the back panel list matches the manual.
Rear USB ports
12
Rear USB-C ports
1
Fastest rear USB port
10Gbps
Thunderbolt
Not available

Internal connectors

Internal USB headers
HeaderMax data rate (Gbps)HeadersFront ports served
USB-C header2011
USB 3 header (19-pin)512
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)0.4824
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: F_U320G (USB Type-C header, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, one port), F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1, two ports), F_USB1 and F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1, two ports each).
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
Fan headers
61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), 1 water cooling CPU fan header (CPU_OPT), 3 system fan headers (SYS_FAN1 to 3) and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN4_PUMP).
ARGB headers
21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x addressable LED strip headers (D_LED1 and D_LED2, 5 V).
RGB headers
31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x RGB LED strip headers (LED_C1 and LED_C2) and 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header (CPU_LED). All three are 4-pin 12 V headers in section 2-7, so 3 are counted.

Networking

Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81258Spec databasemanua.ls/gigabyte/b650m-aorus-elite-ax/manualRead 16 October 2026Spec page lists the LAN controller as Realtek RTL8125. GIGABYTE's spec states only a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip.
Ethernet ports
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: a wireless communication module is listed for the AX model, with two SMA antenna connectors on the back panel.
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands.
Max Wi-Fi channel width
160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11ax 160 MHz wireless standard, for the MediaTek MT7922 and the Intel AX210 modules.
Wi-Fi module
Realtek RTL8852CE2Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.2/1.3), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5/6 GHz, 160 MHz.
Bluetooth
5.32Retailer pagelogg.com.ar/ProductDetail/B650M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev13Read 16 October 2026Same copy: BLUETOOTH 5.3 for PCB rev. 1.2/1.3.

Audio

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

Features

BIOS flashback
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel (section 2-6).
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The only rear panel button is Q-Flash Plus.
POST code display
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and 2-7 connector list show a debug port header for an add-in card and no two-digit display.
Power button on the board
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-7 item 21: the RST_SW reset button quickly turns the computer on and off in an open-case environment.
Dual BIOS
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650m_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026Same copy lists Integrated I/O Shield. The box contents in the manual have no loose I/O shield.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650m-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 16 October 2026Same copy: EZ-Latch for the PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors with quick release and screwless design. The M.2 EZ-Latch clip is also in manual section 2-7 item 12. The Wi-Fi antennas are SMA connectors, so no push-on antenna connector is stored.

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VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw idle
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In the box

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

Warranty

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

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Variants

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Board revisionWi-Fi moduleBluetooth
rev. 1.0MediaTek MT79225.2
rev. 1.1Intel AX2105.3
rev. 1.2Realtek RTL8852CE5.3
rev. 1.3Realtek RTL8852CE5.3

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