Asus ROG Strix B550-A GAMING Desktop Motherboard - AMD Chipset - Socket AM4 - ATX

B550-A GAMING

Designed for those seeking to get the most out of their build, ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0 connectivity. Offering robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. As an added bonus, outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning silver-and-white finish and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics that present a standout look.

Advance Your Gaming Immersion

ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is PCIe® 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. Audio enhancements give you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the subtlest of cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.

Storage

PCIe 4.0-Ready

ROG Strix B550-A Gaming features two M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.

Networking

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming.

Audio

SupremeFX

Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B550-A Gaming. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets.

AI Noise-Canceling Microphone

AI noise-canceling microphone software is exclusively featured on ROG Strix motherboards and supports 3.5 mm, USB, or Bluetooth headsets. The utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of your voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other forms of environmental noise. And it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   AMD
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Socket:   Socket AM4
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 3
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 5
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 5 Pro
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 7
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 7 PRO
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 9
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 9 PRO

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   4
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Memory Form Factor:   UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported:   128 GB
Memory Technology:   DDR4 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:   2133 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2666 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3466 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   3600 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   3866 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4000 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4133 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4400 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4600 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4800 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   5100 MHz (O.C.)

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported:   Yes
RAID Levels:   0
RAID Levels:   1
RAID Levels:   10

Video

Onboard Video:   CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

2.5Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   5
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   5
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots:   3
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   2

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:   8
Number of USB 2.0 Ports:   2
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:   6
S/PDIF:   Yes
HDMI:   Yes
DisplayPort:   Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   1

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:   6
Number of M.2 Interfaces:   2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   6
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports:   2

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   ATX
Width:   12"
Depth:   9.6"