Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard

GIGABYTE AORUS B650 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard – AMD Socket AM5

Designed for next-gen AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, this GIGABYTE AORUS B650 micro ATX motherboard delivers advanced power design, DDR5 performance, high-speed storage, and extensive connectivity for modern gaming and productivity builds.

Key Features

AMD AM5 Platform & Performance

• AMD Socket AM5
• Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
• Robust VRM Design
• Twin 12+2+2 phases digital VRM solution
• All-digital power design optimized for stability under heavy workloads
• Digital Twin VRM design ensures stable high-power delivery for advanced overclocking

High-Speed DDR5 Memory

• Dual Channel DDR5
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
• Supports up to 192 GB (48 GB per DIMM)
• Supported speeds: DDR5 8000(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6666(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5600(OC)/5200/4800/4400 MT/s
• Supports non-ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 modules

• AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory module support

• Memory Engineering

• Feature-rich BIOS functions enable access to high DDR5 performance
• Shielded memory routing within PCB inner layers to reduce interference
• Daisy-chained routing optimizes signal quality, enabling higher memory frequencies

Superfast Storage & Expansion

• M.2 Storage
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 connector (type 25110/2280)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connector (type 22110/2280)

• RAID 0/1/10 support for NVMe SSDs

• SATA Storage

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• RAID 0/1/10 support for SATA storage devices

• Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (CPU, runs at x16)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (Chipset, runs at x4)

Advanced Thermal Design

• VRM & M.2 Cooling
• Advanced thermal design for stable VRM power delivery
• M.2 Thermal Guard to help maintain 25110 M.2 SSD performance
• Smart Fan 6
• Multiple temperature sensors
• Hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP

EZ-Latch & Easy Assembly

• Tool-Less Convenience
• PCIe x16 slot with quick-release EZ-Latch
• Screwless EZ-Latch design for M.2 connectors

High-Speed Networking & Wireless

• 2.5GbE LAN

• Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

• Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

• Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE module
• Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz frequency bands
• Ultra-high gain antenna
• Bluetooth 5.3

Extended Connectivity

• Display Outputs
• Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support
• 1 x DisplayPort, max 3840x2160 @ 144 Hz

• 1 x HDMI, max 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz

• USB Ports

• Front USB-C 20Gb/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 via internal header)
• Rear USB-C 10Gb/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2 on back panel)
• Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports on front and rear

High-Quality Audio

• Realtek HD Audio
• High Definition Audio

• Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel playback

• Premium Components

• Audiophile-grade capacitors for stable current delivery and studio-quality sound
• High-quality sound experience with 7.1-channel playback, advanced microphone array, and versatile connectivity

BIOS & Ease of Use

• Q-Flash Plus

• Update BIOS without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card

• Enhanced BIOS Experience

• Licensed AMI UEFI BIOS with feature-rich options
• AORUS BIOS optimization focused on next-gen performance and user-friendly tuning

Specifications

CPU & Chipset

Memory

Onboard Graphics

Audio

Networking

Expansion Slots

Storage

RAID Support

• NVMe SSDs: RAID 0, 1, 10
• SATA devices: RAID 0, 1, 10

USB Connectivity

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
• 3 x system fan headers
• 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
• 2 x addressable LED strip headers
• 2 x RGB LED strip headers
• 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
• 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x serial port header
• 1 x THB_U4 add-in card connector
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (for specified GC-TPM2.0 SPI modules)
• 1 x reset button
• 1 x reset jumper
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
• 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 2 x audio jacks

I/O Controller & Monitoring

BIOS

Unique Features & Software

• Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
• Support for Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus
• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 64-bit
• Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

• Micro ATX form factor
• Dimensions: 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

AORUS series motherboards combine advanced power delivery, DDR5 optimization, comprehensive cooling, and high-speed connectivity, reflecting a commitment to BIOS optimization and performance tuning made more accessible through community-driven design.