GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 Motherboard
The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 is a Micro ATX AMD AM4 motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000, and 3000 Series processors, offering high-speed connectivity, dual M.2 storage, and integrated Wi-Fi 6 for modern gaming and productivity builds.
Key Features
- AMD Socket AM4 Support
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen 5000 / 4000 / 3000 Series Processors
- Power Design
- Digital twin 5+3 phases VRM solution
- Memory
- Dual Channel DDR with 4 x DIMM slots
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6
- Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8851BE wireless module
- WIFI EZ-Plug design for quick and easy Wi-Fi antenna installation
- User-Friendly Hardware Design
- EZ-Latch: PCIe slots with Quick Release Design
- Ultra-Fast Storage
- 2 x M.2 slots, including PCIe 4.0 support
- Efficient Cooling
- VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
- Fast Networking
- Realtek GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6
- Extended Display Connectivity
- HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
- Reinforced PCIe Slot
- PCIe UD Slot: PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with 10x strength for graphics card and improved heat dissipation effect
Specifications
CPU
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series Processors AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Processors |
| Notes | Latest CPU support list available on GIGABYTE’s website |
Chipset
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
Memory
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Slots | 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets |
| Maximum Capacity | Up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM) |
| Supported Speeds | DDR4 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MT/s |
| Architecture | Dual channel memory architecture |
| ECC Support | ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 |
| Non-ECC Support | Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 / 1Rx16 |
| XMP Support | Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| Note | CPU and memory configuration may affect supported memory types, speeds, and number of modules. Refer to “Memory Support List” on GIGABYTE’s website. |
Onboard Graphics
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support (CPU dependent) |
| DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort, max resolution 5120x2880@60 Hz Supports DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.3, HDR |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI port, max resolution 4096x2160@60 Hz Supports HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, HDR Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports |
| Shared Memory | Maximum shared memory of 16 GB |
| Note | Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support. Actual support may vary by CPU. |
Audio
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek ALC1220 CODEC |
| Audio Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel High Definition Audio |
| Special Features | Back panel line out jack supports DSD audio |
| Configuration | Audio jack functionality can be changed via audio software. For 7.1-channel audio, configure through the audio software. |
LAN
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| LAN Chip | Realtek GbE LAN chip |
| Speeds | 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps |
Wireless Communication
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8851BE |
| Standards | WiFi a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bands | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wireless Standard | Support for 11ax 80 MHz |
| Note | Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. |
Expansion Slots
| Slot | Details |
|---|---|
| PCIEX16 (CPU) | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot AMD Ryzen 5000/3000 Series: PCIe 4.0 x16 mode AMD Ryzen 5000 G/4000 G/3000 G Series: PCIe 3.0 x16 mode Supports either a graphics card or an NVMe SSD (only one device). If only one graphics card is installed, it must be in this slot. |
| PCIEX4 (Chipset) | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (running at x4), PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIEX1 (Chipset) | 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Storage Interface
| Connector | Details |
|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 1 x M.2 connector, Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SSDs, integrated in CPU Ryzen 5000/3000 Series: SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs Ryzen 5000 G/4000 G/3000 G Series: SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs |
| M2B_SB | 1 x M.2 connector, Socket 3, M key, type 2280, SATA and PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs, integrated in Chipset |
| SATA | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| RAID (NVMe) | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices |
| RAID (SATA) | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
USB
CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support (via internal header)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (via internal header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 x ports on the back panel
- 2 x ports via internal header
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 2 x system fan headers
- 2 x addressable LED strip headers
- 2 x RGB LED strip headers
- 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
- 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x USB Type-C® header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
- 1 x serial port header
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Back Panel Connectors
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x HDMI port (actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x DisplayPort (actual support may vary by CPU)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 2 x antenna connectors
- 3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
- iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Overheating warning
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control (support depends on installed fan)
BIOS
- 1 x 128 Mbit flash
- AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
- Support for APP Center
- Available applications may vary by motherboard model and specifications
- Included APP Center utilities:
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
- Support for Q-Flash
Bundled Software
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System Support
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Dimensions | 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm |
