GIGABYTE B650M S2H (rev. 1.2) Micro ATX Motherboard
The GIGABYTE B650M S2H (rev. 1.2) is a Micro ATX AMD Socket AM5 motherboard designed to deliver durable performance, efficient cooling, and easy system building for AMD Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 Series processors.
Key Features
AMD AM5 Platform Support
- AMD Socket AM5
- Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 / Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
Power Design & Performance
- 5+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Low RDS(on) MOSFETs for stable power delivery
- GIGABYTE Ultra Durable design with high-quality components
DDR5 Memory Support
- Dual channel DDR5 architecture
- 2 x SMD DIMM slots, up to 128 GB total (64 GB per DIMM)
- Supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory overclocking
- DDR5 support up to 7200(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s
SuperSpeed Storage
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connector
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe and SATA storage devices
Graphics & Display Connectivity
- Integrated graphics support (CPU dependent)
- Outputs:
- 1 x D-Sub, up to 1920x1200@60 Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort, up to 3840x2160@144 Hz
- 1 x HDMI, up to 4096x2160@60 Hz
Expansion & PCIe
- 1 x PCIe x16 slot (from CPU)
- Ryzen 7000: PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
- Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
- Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from chipset)
- PCIe 4.0 hardware design with low-impedance PCB for signal integrity
Networking
- Realtek GbE LAN (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps)
- LAN bandwidth management software for improved latency and responsiveness
Audio
- Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC
- High-end audio capacitors
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio support
- Audio Noise Guard to isolate analog audio circuitry
Advanced Cooling – Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 provides flexible and precise cooling control:
- Multiple fan headers supporting PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps
- High current support up to 24W (12V x 2A) with over-current protection
- Multiple temperature and fan speed control points
- Dual Curve Mode: Slope and Stair fan curves
- Fan Stop function at user-defined temperature thresholds
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI:
- 7-point fan curve control with enlarged speed graph
- Slope/Stair dual graph modes
- Manual fan speed input for advanced tuning
- EZ Tuning with 4 quick adjustment points
- Fan curve profiles saved to BIOS ROM and retained after BIOS updates
Ease of Use & DIY-Friendly
EZ-Latch
- PCIe x16 slot with quick-release design
- Easily unlock and remove graphics cards from the PCIe slot
Q-Flash Plus
- Update BIOS without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card
- No need to enter BIOS menu
Q-Flash Plus Usage Steps:
1. Connect 24-pin and 8-pin power cables to the motherboard
2. Download the motherboard BIOS file, rename it to gigabyte.bin, save to USB flash drive, and plug it into the Q-Flash USB port
3. Press the Q-Flash Plus button to start automatic BIOS update
Specifications
CPU
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 / Ryzen 9000 Series Processors |
Chipset
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
Memory
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | DDR5 |
| Supported Speeds | 7200(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5600(OC)/5200/4800/4400 MT/s |
| Slots | 2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets |
| Max Capacity | Up to 128 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Architecture | Dual channel |
| Module Support | Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 |
| Profile Support | AMD EXPO and XMP |
Onboard Graphics
| Output | Max Resolution |
|---|---|
| D-Sub | 1920x1200@60 Hz |
| DisplayPort | 3840x2160@144 Hz |
| HDMI | 4096x2160@60 Hz |
Audio
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek Audio CODEC |
| Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel HD Audio |
| Components | High-end audio capacitors |
| Design | Audio Noise Guard PCB isolation |
LAN
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Controller | Realtek GbE LAN chip |
| Speeds | 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps |
Expansion Slots
| Slot | Source | Standard | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x PCIEX16 | CPU | PCIe 4.0 | Ryzen 7000: x16; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1: x8; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2: x4 |
| 1 x PCIEX1 | Chipset | PCIe 3.0 | x1 |
Storage
| Connector | Interface | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x M.2 (M2A_CPU) | PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 | Socket 3, M key, type 2580/2280 SSDs (Ryzen 7000 / 8000 Phoenix 1 / 8000 Phoenix 2) |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s | SATA | RAID 0/1/10 support |
RAID Support:
- NVMe SSDs: RAID 0, 1, 10
- SATA devices: RAID 0, 1, 10
USB
From CPU:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (back panel)
- 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (back panel)
From Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (internal header)
- 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 x back panel, 4 x internal headers)
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
- 1 x addressable LED strip header
- 1 x RGB LED strip header
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (for GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 / GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 modules)
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
- iTE I/O Controller chip
Hardware Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control
BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
- Supports: PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
Bundled Software
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System Support
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
- Micro ATX
- Dimensions: 23.0 cm x 22.5 cm
The GIGABYTE B650M S2H (rev. 1.2) combines AM5 CPU support, DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 readiness, Smart Fan 6 cooling, and user-friendly features like EZ-Latch and Q-Flash Plus, making it a strong, reliable foundation for compact AMD-based systems.
