ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI DDR5 AM5 ATX Motherboard
SKU# AC57953, Model# ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI

ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard - Socket AM5 - B650 Chipset - Memory Support: 4x DDR5 Slots (Max 128GB, 6400+ O.C) - Expansion: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, PCie 4.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 - Storage Support: 3x M.2 Slots & 4x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors - Network: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 & Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet - Rear USB Ports: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB-A 2.0 - ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - ATX Form Factor

Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years Return to Base Warranty

Manufacturer Contact Info: , 1300 278 788

· AMD Socket AM5: Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors

· Robust Power Solution: 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors

· Optimized Thermal Design: Massive VRM heatsinks with strategically cut airflow channels and high conductivity thermal pads

· Next-Gen M.2 Support: One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with heatsinks to maximize performance

· Advanced Connectivity: One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and eight additional rear USB ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front-panel connector, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and one PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot

** A BIOS UPDATE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE LATEST AMD RYZEN PROCESSORS. PLEASE CHECK THE MANUFACTURER'S WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. **

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ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI

The ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi comes equipped with potent performance and thermal prowess in a fresh-looking package. Robust power delivery designed to handle the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors is cooled with thick metal heatsinks that stand out against a black PCB. A PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, speedy DDR5 memory support, and the latest WiFi 6E networking fleshes out the futuristic feature set.

ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI

The ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi comes equipped with potent performance and thermal prowess in a fresh-looking package. Robust power delivery designed to handle the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors is cooled with thick metal heatsinks that stand out against a black PCB. A PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, speedy DDR5 memory support, and the latest WiFi 6E networking fleshes out the futuristic feature set.

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12 + 2 teamed power solution rated for 60A per stage

On-board PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot

6400 MT/s+, AMD EXPO, DRAM IC profiles, and AEMP

Faster-than-Gigabit WiFi unlocks access to low-interference 6 GHz band

Easy installation for GPUs and SSDs, plus simple BIOS updates

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PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE

A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with a simple press, greatly simplifying the process of removing a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or add-in card.

M.2 Q-LATCH

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw.

BIOS FLASHBACK™

BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

Q-LED

Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.

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PCIE 5.0

Blazing fast storage is at your command with a PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all featuring robust heatsinks to maximize performance. Push speeds even further, create a mirrored backup, or both; NVMe and SATA RAID configurations (0/1/10) are available through AMD RAIDXpert2. The top PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot supports heavy graphics cards and features Q-Release for easy upgrades.

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PBO ENHANCEMENT

AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD's algorithm can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.

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POWER ARCHITECTURE

12 + 2 power stages rated to 60A each deliver ample current in order to drive AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors through any workload with ease.

ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS

Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

SIX-LAYER PCB

A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

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Network

WIFI 6E
Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of newly available spectrum in the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultrafast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments.

*WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi. Learn more about ASUS WiFi 6E.

Intel 2.5G Ethernet
Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel@ 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

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SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B650-A implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.

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OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

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ARMOURY CRATE

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

You can also use Armoury Crate to download drivers, software and user manuals, register products, and tap into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community.

*Windows 10 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 and earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.

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