B650M GAMING X AX (rev. 1.0/1.1/1.2)
AMD B650 Chipset
1/6
- AMD Socket AM5：Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 / Ryzen™ 8000 / Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors
- Unparalleled Performance：Direct 6+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR5：4*SMD DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ & Intel® XMP Memory Module Support
- SuperSpeed Storage：2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
- Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard：To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 M.2 SSD Performance
- EZ-Latch：PCIe x16 Slot & M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
- Fast Networks：2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
- Extended Connectivity：2*DP, HDMI, 2*USB-C® 10Gb/s
- Smart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus：Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE
THERMAL
CONNECTIVITY
PERSONALIZATION
ULTRA DURABLE
Performance
Connectivity
1
Solid Pin Power Connector
2
Direct 6+2+1 Digital VRM Design
- 60A Smart Power Stage*
- 6-Layer 2X Copper PCB
- PCIe 4.0 Ready Mid-Loss PCB
* Power Stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.
3
Advanced Thermal Design
- Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
- 5 W/mk Thermal Conductivity Pad
- Integrated I/O Shield
4
2*M.2 Ultra Storage Performance Connectors
- 2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guards
5
M.2 EZ-Latch
6
Dual Channel SMD DDR5 Memory
7
Socket AM5 Supports AMD Ryzen™ Series Processors
8
Smart Fan 6
- 4*PWM/DC Fan Headers
- Dual Fan Curve Mode
9
PCIe EZ-Latch
10
Multi-key
- Multiple function set by BIOS
- Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode
1
4*USB 2.0
2
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with Gaming Antenna
3
2*DisplayPort
4
HDMI
5
1*USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A + Type-C®
6
Q-FLASH PLUS Button
7
2*USB 3.2 Gen 1
8
2.5GbE LAN
9
Hi-Fi Audio
- 8-Ch HD Audio
- Audio Noise Guard
- High-End Audio Capacitor
10
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®
11
4*SATA 6Gb/s
12
RGB FUSION
- 1*Addressable LED Header
- 1*RGB LED Header
Direct Digital VRM Design
PCIe 4.0 Hardware Design
EXPO & XMP Support
OC GUIDE
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of AMD's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE Gaming series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance
For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control
Provide stable power for CPU featured PCIe lanes
GIGABYTE B650 Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 4.0 devices which are expected to experience twice bandwidth than the current PCIe 3.0 devices. To reach the high speed and maintain good signal integrity, GIGABYTE R&D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance.
1. PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with faster bandwidth and lower impedance
2. M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with lower impedance
3. PCIe 4.0 Ready Mid-Loss PCB
DDR5 EXPO & XMP Overclocking Up to 8000 and Beyond*
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that the memory overclocking capability is able up to 8000 and beyond. All users need to do for achieving this extreme memory performance boost is to ensure that their DDR5 memory modules are AMD EXPO™/ Intel® XMP capable, the EXPO/XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.
How to Boost EXPO DDR5 Performance on AM5 Platform?
* EXPO / XMP profiles support may vary depending on memory modules.
Please refer the completed validated memory support list.
Product features may vary by model.
Unlock DDR5 Voltage
DDR4
DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range
Native DDR5
Secure Mode
MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDR5 memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory
IC.
GIGABYTE Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design
Programmable Mode
GIGABYTE’s exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and
control
Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.
- • GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
- • Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
- • Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
- • Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility
* Memory overclocking capabiblity will vary based on users' hardware configuration
Shielded Memory Routing
All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect
from
external interference.
Non-shielded
Note: The picture is for reference and may vary by model.
EXPO and XMP Dual Support
GIGABYTE AM5 MB supports both AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP overclocking memory modules for maximal compatibility. MB will automatically detect both profiles format in SPD, users can choose to enable one of profiles from BIOS menu and easily reach overclocked memory performance.
DDR5 Auto Booster
Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.
AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP 3.0 User Profile
Define and create your own SPD profile into Native, AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP 3.0 memory modules. One user-defined profile can be saved, loaded either locally or from/to an external storage device.
• One empty SPD profile can be defined by users and carry to next computer
• Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
• Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
• One empty SPD profile can be defined by users and carry to next computer
• Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
• Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
SPD Re-defined or
retrieve from database
retrieve from database
Performance
Simulation
Simulation
Save/Load Profile
Overclocked
Performance
Performance
Profile Clearance
Thermal Design
Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink
Smart Fan 6
Outstanding Thermal Design
GIGABYTE Motherboards' Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.
1. Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink
High coverage MOSFET and integrated molding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.
2. M.2 Thermal Guard
The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
5. 6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB
2X copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.
1. 3X Large Surface
Increased surface area up to 3X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.
2. Real One-piece Build
TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors' multi-piece design.
SMART FAN 6
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.
Cooling Features
- High Current Support
- Precision Control
- Dual Curve Mode
- Fan Stop
Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point
PWM/DC Fan Headers
Internal Temperature Sensors
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
1
Improve fan curve UI
We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for
precise
and easier fan curve
control.
2
Slope/Stair dual graph mode
Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different
user
scenario. Slope is
traditional and
intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear
mode, fan
keeps at same speed
between specified
temperature interval.
3
Manual Input
For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise
control.
4
EZ Tuning
Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and
Smart Fan 6
can quickly generate a
fan curve.
5
Fan curve profile
Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after
updating
BIOS.
Note: The picture is for reference and may vary by model.
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
2.5GbE LAN
Front & Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s
Hi-Fi Audio
GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity.
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
Benefit of Wi-Fi 6E
- Dedicated spectrum in 6GHz band for less interference
- 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
- Network efficiency increase for better user experience
Wi-Fi 6E bring you the Ultimate VR experience!
Wi-Fi 6E brings faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and better battery life for VR devices, which means streaming VR games wirelessly from your PC to your VR device offers a lot smoother and has higher quality video.
Wi-Fi 6E compared to Wi-Fi 5 provide…
40% faster speed for smoother gaming/streaming experience
50% higher resolution for video game related content
Better battery life for VR devices
Wi-Fi 6E compared to Wi-Fi 5 provide…
40% faster speed for smoother gaming/streaming experience
50% higher resolution for video game related content
Better battery life for VR devices
Wi-Fi 6E Advantage
Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current Wi-Fi environment nowadays
because too
many
devices all use
existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, and it cause unreliable connection
and slower
speed.
Wi-Fi 6E is extended standard to Wi-Fi 6, and it use dedicated 6GHz band
that it
provides not only
brand new frequency to
transfer data,
but also spacious spectrum for future more devices. With Wi-Fi 6E, users
can enjoy
faster
connection and stronger signal
than before.
First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports provide with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0, the much-improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.
High-End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.
Audio Noise Guard
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
RGB FUSION
UEFI BIOS
GIGABYTE Control Center
Multi-Key
GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.
RGB Fusion Multi-Zone Light Show Design
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.
Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.
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Flash -
Double Flash -
Music -
Random -
Game -
Digital A -
Digital B -
Digital C
Friendly User Interface
The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2
interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall
settings
modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) is a unified software for all GIGABYTE supported products. It provides newly designed intuitive user interface to control all essential function.
- Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products
- Intuitive user interface for an eased experience
- Modularized control components only for installed hardware
- Auto update function to keep system up to date and support future products
Multi-key
A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for
different user
scenarios.
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RGB SwitchTurn off all lighting effect on motherboard.
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Direct-To-BIOSBoot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
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Safe ModeBoot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.
DIY Friendly
Q-Flash Plus
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.
EZ-Latch
With GIGABYTE EZ-Latch, you can DIY your PC in no time, quick and easy.
PCIe EZ-Latch
Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.
M.2 EZ-Latch
Attach and remove your M.2 module with ease.
Photo for reference only.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!
STEP 1.
Plug 24pin & 8pin power supply cable on motherboard
STEP 2.
Download motherboard BIOS file and rename to "gigabyte.bin", save to USB flashdrive, and plug USB flashdrive into Q-Flash USB port
STEP 3.
Press Q-Flash Plus button, and motherboard will start updating BIOS automatically.
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