B650M AORUS ELITE Motherboard (AMD B650, AM5, microATX)
The B650M AORUS ELITE is designed for AMD Socket AM5 platforms, supporting the latest AMD Ryzen™ desktop processors with advanced power delivery, fast storage, and extensive connectivity in a compact microATX form factor.
Key Features
AMD Socket AM5 Compatibility
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
Unparalleled Performance
- Twin 12+2+2 phases digital VRM solution
High-Speed DDR5 Memory
- Dual channel DDR5 architecture
- 4 x DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM)
- Supports DDR5 8000(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6666(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5600(OC)/5200/4800/4400 MT/s
- Supports non-ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
- Supports AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP memory modules
(Memory support depends on CPU and configuration. See manufacturer memory support list for details.)
Superfast M.2 Storage
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 connector
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connector
Advanced Thermal Design
- VRM-focused thermal design
- M.2 Thermal Guard to help maintain 25110 M.2 SSD performance
EZ-Latch Design
- PCIe x16 slot with quick-release
- M.2 connectors with screwless design
Fast Networking
- Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Extended Connectivity
- Display outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort
- Front USB-C® 20Gb/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 via internal header)
- Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Smart Fan 6
- Multiple temperature sensors
- Hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP function
Q-Flash Plus
- Update BIOS without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card
Specifications
CPU Support
| Item |
Details |
| Socket |
AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPUs |
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors |
| CPU Support List |
Refer to GIGABYTE website for the latest list |
Chipset
| Item |
Details |
| Chipset |
AMD B650 |
Memory
| Item |
Details |
| Memory Type |
DDR5 |
| Supported Speeds |
8000(OC) / 7800(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s |
| Slots |
4 x DDR5 DIMM |
| Max Capacity |
256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Architecture |
Dual channel |
| Module Support |
Non-ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 / 1Rx16 |
| Profile Support |
AMD EXPO™ and XMP |
(CPU and memory configuration may affect supported types, speeds, and module count.)
BIOS
| Item |
Details |
| ROM |
1 x 256 Mbit flash |
| Type |
AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed) |
| Standards |
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Graphics (Integrated, CPU Dependent)
| Item |
Details |
| Integrated GPU |
AMD Radeon™ Graphics (when supported by CPU) |
| DisplayPort |
1 x DP, max 3840x2160@144 Hz, DisplayPort 1.4, HDR |
| HDMI |
1 x HDMI, max 4096x2160@60 Hz, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible |
(Graphics capabilities vary by CPU.)
Audio
| Item |
Details |
| Codec |
Realtek® Audio CODEC |
| Audio Channels |
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel HD audio |
| Digital Out |
S/PDIF Out support |
Audio jack functions can be reassigned via audio software. Configure 7.1-channel audio in the software.
LAN
| Item |
Details |
| Controller |
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip |
| Speeds |
2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps |
Wireless LAN
| Item |
Details |
| Wireless |
N/A |
Expansion Slots
| Source |
Slot |
Interface / Mode |
| CPU |
1 x PCIEX16 |
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 / 9000: PCIe 4.0 x16; Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x8; Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Chipset |
1 x PCIEX4 |
PCIe 4.0 x4 |
The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. Install a single graphics card in PCIEX16.
Storage
| Connector |
Interface |
Supported Devices |
| M2A_CPU |
PCIe 5.0/4.0 x4/x2 (CPU dependent) |
Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs |
| M2B_CPU |
PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (CPU dependent) |
Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs |
| SATA |
4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
SATA storage devices |
M2A_CPU Support:
- Ryzen™ 7000 / 9000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2
- Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
- Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
M2B_CPU Support:
- Ryzen™ 7000 / 9000: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
- Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
- Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x2
RAID
| Item |
Details |
| NVMe RAID |
RAID 0, 1, 10 |
| SATA RAID |
RAID 0, 1, 10 |
USB Ports
From CPU
- Rear:
- 1 x USB Type-C® (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
From CPU + USB 2.0 Hub
- Rear:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
From Chipset
- Internal:
- 1 x USB Type-C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1 rear, 2 internal via header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 (via internal headers)
From Chipset + USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- Rear:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Internal Connectors & Headers
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
- 3 x system fan headers
- 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
- 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x serial port header
- 1 x THB_U4 add-in card connector
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 / GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 only)
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x reset jumper
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Rear Panel I/O
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x USB Type-C® (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 2 x audio jacks
Form Factor
| Item |
Details |
| Form Factor |
Micro ATX |
| Dimensions |
24.4 cm x 24.4 cm |
Operating System Support
| OS |
Version |
| Windows 11 |
64-bit |
| Windows 10 |
64-bit |