Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX Motherboard

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B650 AORUS ELITE AX
  • Socket: AMD AM5
  • Chipset: B650
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • DIMM Slots: x4 DDR5
  • M.2 Slots: x3
  • On-board Wi-Fi: Yes / Wi-Fi 6E
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Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX Motherboard

Recommendations

  • AMD Socket AM5:Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000/ Ryzen™ 8000/ Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 14*+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4*SMD DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ & Intel® XMP Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage:1*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Fully Covered Heatpipe & M.2 Thermal Guard:To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 PCIe 5.0 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:DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s, Front USB-C® 20Gb/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

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

ith 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.

TWIN DIGITAL VRM DESIGN

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of AMD's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

PCIE 5.0 DESIGN

Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Connector
The first PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Slot supports the latest M.2 25110 form factor. Reinforced PCIe 5.0 M.2 connectors with metal shielding to provide higher strength.

EXPO & XMP SUPPORT

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.


OTSTANDING THERMAL DESIGN

GIGABYTE Motherboards' unparalleled 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.

FULLY COVERED MOSFET HEATSINK

3X Large Surface

Increased surface area up to 3X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

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.

Multi-Cut Design

TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

M.2 THERMAL GUARD

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.

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
    Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
  • Precision Control
    Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
  • Dual Curve Mode
    Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
  • Fan Stop
    Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point

CONNECTIVITY

GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity.

802.11ax Wifi 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.

2.5GbE LAN

First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Front USB-C 20Gb/s

Connecting the Future - Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

Rear USB-C 10Gb/s

AMD's native USB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, 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.


PERSONALISATION

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.

UEFI BIOS

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

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.

  • RGB Switch
    Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.
  • Direct-To-BIOS
    Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
  • Safe Mode
    Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.

ULTRA DURABLE

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.

DIY FRIENDLY

EZ-Latch
With GIGABYTE EZ-Latch, you can DIY your PC in no time, quick and easy.

Q-FLASH PLUS

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!


  • AMD Socket AM5:Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 14*+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4*SMD DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ & Intel® XMP Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage:1*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Fully Covered Heatpipe & M.2 Thermal Guard:To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 PCIe 5.0 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:DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s, Front USB-C® 20Gb/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

 

  • CPU
    1. AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
    (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
  • Chipset
    1. AMD B650
  • Memory
    1. Support for DDR5 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules
    2. 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
    3. Dual channel memory architecture
    4. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    5. Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
    (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
  • Onboard Graphics
    Integrated Graphics Processor:
    1. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
      * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
    2. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
      * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
      ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
  • Audio
    1. Realtek® Audio CODEC
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
      * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
  • LAN
    1. Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
  • Wireless Communication module
    AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (MT7922A22M) (For PCB rev. 1.0)
    1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    2. BLUETOOTH 5.2
    3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
    Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (For PCB rev. 1.1)
    1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    2. BLUETOOTH 5.3
    3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
    (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
  • Expansion Slots
    CPU:
    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
      * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
    Chipset:
    1. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2)
  • Storage Interface
    CPU:
    1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0* x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
      * Actual support may vary by CPU.
    2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
    Chipset:
    1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
    2. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
    RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
  • USB
    CPU:
    1. 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    2. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
    CPU + USB 2.0 Hub:
    1. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
    Chipset:
    1. 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
    2. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
    3. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
    Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
    1. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
    4. 1 x CPU fan header
    5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
    6. 3 x system fan headers
    7. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
    8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
    9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
    10. 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
    11. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    12. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    13. 1 x front panel header
    14. 1 x front panel audio header
    15. 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
    16. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
    17. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
    19. 1 x reset button
    20. 1 x reset jumper
    21. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    1. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    2. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
    3. 1 x DisplayPort
    4. 1 x HDMI port
    5. 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    6. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
    7. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    8. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    9. 1 x RJ-45 port
    10. 3 x audio jacks
  • I/O Controller
    1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    1. Voltage detection
    2. Temperature detection
    3. Fan speed detection
    4. Water cooling flow rate detection
    5. Fan fail warning
    6. Fan speed control
      * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
  • BIOS
    1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
    3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Unique Features
    1. Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
      * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
    2. Support for Q-Flash
    3. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  • Bundled Software
    1. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
    2. LAN bandwidth management software
  • Operating System
    1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
    2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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