B550M AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.1)

AMD B550 Chipset
 
AMD B550 AORUS Motherboard with 10+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design, Enlarged Surface Heatsinks, PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot, Dual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2, 2.5GbE LAN, AMD WiFi 6E 802.11ax, Rear & Front USB Type-C®, RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus

  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series/ Ryzen™ 3000 and Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series Processors
  • Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • 10+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design with 50A DrMOS
  • Advanced Thermal Design with Enlarged VRM Heatsinks
  • Ultra Durable™ PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot
  • Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with One Thermal Guard
  • Onboard AMD WiFi 6E 802.11ax & BT 5.2
  • AMP-UP Audio with ALC1200 and Premium Audio Capacitors
  • Blazing Fast 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
  • DisplayPort & HDMI for Multiple Display
  • RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
  • Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
  • Pre-installed IO Shield for Easy and Quick Installation
Ultimate Power Design
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
Advanced Thermal Solution
Next Generation Connectivity
Audio
Definitive Aesthetics
Ultra Durable
GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
Ultimate Power Design
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
Advanced Thermal Solution
Next Generation Connectivity
Audio
Definitive Aesthetics
Ultra Durable
GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
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DisplayPort
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HDMI
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Q-Flash Plus Button
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2.5 GbE LAN
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USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C™
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AMD WiFi 6E 802.11ax & BT 5.2
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Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
  1. PCIe 4.0 Slot
  2. Running 1 x16
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AMP-UP Audio
  1. ALC 1200 Audio Codec
  2. Audio Noise Guard
  3. High-End Audio Capacitors
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RGB FUSION 2.0
  1. Addressable LED Header*2
  2. RGB LED Header*3
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10+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design with DrMOS
  1. 50A DrMOS
  2. Premium Choke and Capacitor
  3. 6 Layer PCB
  4. 2X Copper PCB
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Advanced Thermal Design
  1. Enlarged Heatsink
  2. 5 W/mK LAIRD Thermal Conductivity Pad
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Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
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Solid Pin Power Connectors
  1. 24 Pin ATX Power Connector
  2. 8 Pin CPU Power Connector
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Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C®
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Dual M.2 Connectors
1. 22110 M.2 with Thermal Guard
  1. PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connector
  2. NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 and SATA Mode (from CPU)
2. 2280 M.2
  • NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA Mode (from Chipset)
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    Smart Fan 5 + FAN STOP
    1. 5 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
    2. 6 Temperature Sensors
    AMD StoreMI Technology
    GIGABYTE B550 motherboards maximize your PC's potential with AMD StoreMI technology. StoreMI accelerates traditional storage devices to reduce boot times and enhance the overall user experience. This easy-to-use utility combines the speed of SSDs with the high capacity of HDDs into a single drive, enhances the read/write speeds of the device to match that of SSDs, bolsters data performance for incredible value, and transforms the everyday PC to a performance driven system.

    The benefits of AMD StoreMI:
    • Making the PC experience fast, smooth and easy
    • Optimizing computer responsiveness from system boot to application launch
    • Offering SSD performance with HDD capacity at an affordable cost
    • Quickly accessing key files by automatically learning users' computing behaviors

    Detail information please refer AMD official website: https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/store-mi
    Ultimate power design
    To fully support the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, B550 AORUS motherboards equip with the ultimate power solution which is power balanced, digital and multiple phases. After countless experiments and testing, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 AORUS motherboards for enthusiast. No Compromise and never stop to achieve higher.
    12 Phases
    Digital Twin Power Design
    2X Copper PCB
    Digital PWM
    Driver MOSFET
    All-Solid Capacitor
    CPU Power Connector
    10*+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design
    • Digital PWM Controller delivers appropriate voltage to the CPU
    • With 10+2 Phases 50A DrMOS, each power phase connects to the CPU and provides more balanced and efficient power delivery. With capability to handle up to 600 Amps current in a total
    • All-solid capacitors to improve Transient response and minimize oscillation
    • 24pin+8pin Solid Pin CPU Power Connectors
    B550M AORUS PRO AX motherboard uses a 10+2 phases Digital Twin Power Design which includes PWM controller, DrMOS and Ferrite core choke as high quality selected components. These 100% digital controller offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors.

    *5+5 Phases parallel power design
    1. Intersil Digital PWM Controller
    2. 10+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design with 50A DrMOS
    3. All-Solid Capacitors
    4. 8 Solid Pin CPU Power Connector
    GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.
    UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
    GIGABYTE realize that customer won't stop chasing a better computing performance. We take care of it and implement on products. Adopting Daisy Chain, apply PCIe 4.0 components to get B550 motherboards ready to enter next generation and get upgrade.
    Memory Layout
    PCIe 4.0
    Hardware Design
    2X M.2
    PCIe 4.0/3.0
    1. PCIe 4.0 Slot
    Reinforces PCIe 4.0 x16/x8/x4* bandwidth with lower impedance.
    * Actual support may vary by CPu
    2. M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slot
    M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with lower impedance
    * Product uses PCIe 4.0 grade material, actual support varies by hardware configuration
    M.2 + M.2

    Extreme sequential Read 6560 MB/s, Sequential Write 6669 MB/s speed
    Dual NVMe M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support
    Performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 + PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs
    B550 AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. AORUS' unique design can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 6560 MB/s (Sequential Read), making AORUS the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.
    Advanced Thermal Solution
    Unthrottled performance is guaranteed by the advanced thermal solution which including Heatsinks and Thermal Guards. B550 motherboards are cool on MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs even on full loading. It provides lower temperatures for users.
    Thermal Solution
    Thermal Guard
    Smart Fan5
    1. Pre-Installed IO Armor
    2. Enlarged MOSFET Heatsink
    3. Thermal Guard for M.2
    AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard
    GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard
    With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. 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.
    Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises
    Next Generation Connectivity
    A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. B550 AORUS motherboards provide all next generation network and storage to keep you up to speed.
    2.5G LAN
    AMD WIFI 6E 802.11ax
    USB Type-C™
    HDMI
    2.5GbE LAN Onboard

    2X Faster than ever
    Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least two times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking. It’s perfectly suit for gamers and streamer with ultimate and smooth online experience. It also backward compatible with Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet.


    HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support
    HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48 Gb/s of bandwidth – twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3 support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers.
    Note: Only New Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support displaying function.
    HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM
    For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. B550 motherboards are equipped with high quality audio components to provide a superb audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.


    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.
    Definitive Aesthetics
    B550 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 and offer the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make your PC unique and stylish.
    RGB FUSION 2.0
    RGB FUSION Software
    RGB FUSION APP
    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.
    With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.
    Sync with one click
    Individual control as you wish

    GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP
    Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.
    Ultra Durable
    GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.
    PCIE Armor
    Solid Pin
    Q-Flash Plus
    Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor
    Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor
    The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
    Solid Pin Power Connectors
    B550 AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
    Solid Pin Power connector advantages
    1. Larger contact area for electricity
    2. More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
    3. Ultra durable and longer lifespan
    Q-Flash Plus
    Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
    GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
    Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B550 motherboards bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.
    BIOS
    APP Center
    Easy Tune
    @BIOS
    System Information Viewer
    BIOS
    New User Interface
    All new 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.
    APP CENTER
    GIGABYTE APP CENTER is a useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep updated with the latest utilities and drivers version.
    EasyTune™
    GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
    @BIOS
    The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system's BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.
    System Information Viewer
    GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.
    XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
    Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

    * Free 14 days XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Premium License.

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