AMD B650 AM5 ATX motherboard with 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0 NVMe® SSD support, a PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot with Q-Release, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® rear I/O port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® front-panel connector, WiFi 6E, and Aura Sync RGB lighting
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 2×2 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
High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2, and Intel® 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and AI Networking
Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O shield, and BIOSFlashBack™ button
Intuitive Software: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS dashboard, Armoury Crate RGB and device manager, and bundled 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial
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.
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.
-AMD Socket AM5: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series desktop processors-Robust Power Solution: 12 + 2 power stages with an 8-pin and a 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 2×2 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-High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2, and Intel® 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard-Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and AI Networking-Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III-Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers-DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O shield, and BIOSFlashBack™ button-Intuitive Software: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS dashboard, Armoury Crate RGB and device manager, and bundled 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial
-AMD Socket AM5: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series desktop processors
-Robust Power Solution: 12 + 2 power stages with an 8-pin and a 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 2×2 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
-High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2, and Intel® 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
-Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and AI Networking
-Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
-Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
-DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O shield, and BIOSFlashBack™ button
-Intuitive Software: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS dashboard, Armoury Crate RGB and device manager, and bundled 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial
DIY FRIENDLY
DIY FRIENDLY
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.
PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE
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.
M.2 Q-LATCH
BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
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.
BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
Q-LED
Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.
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.
PCIE 5.0
POWER DESIGN
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.
MEMORY
DDR5 STRENGTH
DDR5 STRENGTH
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the Strix B650-A is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.
AEMP
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimized profiles with higher frequency and tighter timings that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.
COOLING
1. VRM HEATSINKS
Two VRM heatsinks, one expanding underneath the I/O shroud, provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors.
1. HIGH-CONDUCTIVITY THERMAL PADS
High-quality thermal pads are utilized between power stages and heatsinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures.
2. M.2 HEATSINKS
Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
3. CPU FAN HEADERS
A dedicated PWM/DC fan header provides easy access to CPU coolers.
4. AIO PUMP FAN HEADER
A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.
5. 4-PIN PWM/DC FAN HEADERS
Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
NETWORKING
NETWORKING
1. 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.
2. 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. 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.
CPU
CPU Socket     Socket AM5
CPU Brand     AMD
Installed Processors (Max)     0 (1)
Supported Processor Manufacturer     AMD
Supported Processors     AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
64-bit Support     Yes
Socket     AM5
Rear Panel I/O Ports
USB Ports     1 x USB-C 3.2
1 x USB-C 3.1
3 x USB 3.1
4 x USB 2.0
DisplayPorts     1 x DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI Port     1 x HDMI 2.1
RJ-45 Ports     1 x RJ-45
Audio Line In Ports     1 x 3.5mm Jack
Audio Line Out Ports     3 x 3.5mm Jacks
Microphone In Port     1 x 3.5mm Jack
Antenna Connector(s)     1 x SMA Antenna

Internal I/O Connectors
SATA Connectors     4 x SATA III
USB Connectors     1 x USB-C 3.1 header (supports 1 port)
1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports)
Front Panel Connectors     1 x Front Panel
1 x Front Audio
Cooling Fan Support     1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU OPT fan header
1 x AIO pump header
4 x Chassis fan headers
S/PDIF Connectors     1 x S/PDIF Out header
Thunderbolt Port(s)     1 x Thunderbolt header
Chassis Intrusion Connector     1 x Chassis Intrusion header
Power Connector Port     1 x 24-pin ATX
1 x 8-pin EPS
1 x 4-pin EPS
Other Connectors     1 x M.2 slot, Key M, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen5)
1 x M.2 slot, Key M, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4)
1 x M.2 slot, Key M, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4)
3 x 3-pin ARGB LED headers
1 x 4-pin RGB LED header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x COM_DEBUG header
Memory
Memory Bus Speed     Up to 6400 (OC) MHz
Memory Type     DDR5
Maximum RAM     128 GB
Memory Slot     4 x DIMM
Motherboard
Northbridge     B650
RAID Supported     Yes
RAID Format     RAID 0, 1, 10
SATA Supported     Yes
Expansion
Number of PCI Express Slots     2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 slots (@ x16/x4)
2 x PCI Express 4.0 x1 slots
Graphics Device
Integrated Graphics Supported     Yes
Sound
Integrated Sound     ROG SupremeFX ALC4080
Warranty
Warranty     3 Years
Network
Integrated Network     Intel
Network Speeds Supported     Up to 2.5 Gbps
Wireless LAN     Yes (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Network Speed     Up to 2.4 Gbps
Bluetooth     Yes
Bluetooth Version     5.2
System Requirements
Operating Systems Supported     Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit
System
BIOS     256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Jumpers     1 x CPU Over Voltage
1 x Clear CMOS
Software Included (may be trial or restricted)     Yes
Drivers     Yes
Physical
Form Factor     ATX Motherboard
In The Box     Motherboard
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x Thermal pad for M.2
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x ROG Strix thank you card
2 x Rubber Packages for M.2
1 x User guide
Width     305 mm
Length     244 mm
Key Features
Firewire    
IDE/EIDE Supported    
SCSI/SAS Supported    
Wireless Network     Yes
Chipset Manufacturer     AMD
Number of PCI Slots     slot(s)
Number of PCI-X Slots     slot(s)
Main Colour    
Socket(s)    
Memory Channel     Dual
On-board Audio Type     7.1
Number of SATA Ports     4 port(s)
Number of USB Ports     9 port(s)
SATA III Support     Yes
USB 3.0 Support     Yes
Multi GPU Support     No
VGA Connection     No
DVI Connection     No
HDMI Connection     Yes
DisplayPort Connection     Yes
Motherboard Form Factor     ATX
Wake on LAN    
Motherboard Power Connectors     4 + 8-Pin
Motherboard Chipset     AMD B650
Thunderbolt     No
Motherboard Model     ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi
WiFi Speed     2400 Mbps
USB 3.1 Support     Yes
Internal USB3.0 Header     Yes
Cooler Height     mm
M.2 Support     Yes
On-board RGB Control     ASUS Aura Sync
Memory Speed     6400 MHz
Skip Audio Test    
RGB Header Type     3-Pin ARGB
Addressable RGB     Yes
Internal USB Type-C Header     Yes
Radiator Length     mm
Microsoft Processor List    
Power Requirement (auto)     70 W
Cooler count    
Max Memory Speed Supported (Non-overclocked)     5200 MHz
Max Memory Speed Supported (overclocked)     6400 MHz
CPU Power Pins (female)     12
PCI Express Power Pins (female)    
Total M.2 Slots     3
Maximum NVMe M.2 ports     3
PCI-e slots    
SATA ports     4
No. of front USB2.0 ports supported     4
No. of front USB3.0 ports supported     2
No. of front USB-C ports supported     1
Graphics
Graphics Chipset