GIGABYTE AMD B850 ATX Gaming Motherboard (Socket AM5)
Key Features
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X3D Turbo Mode
Designed to unleash a new era of gaming performance. -
Next-Gen Memory Performance
- DDR5 overclocking support up to 8200 MT/s
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB total (64 GB per DIMM)
- Dual-channel architecture
- Support for AMD EXPO™ and XMP memory modules
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Support for non-ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 / 1Rx16 modules
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AMD Socket AM5 Support
Compatible with: - AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors
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AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
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Robust Power Design
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Digital twin 14+2+2 phases VRM solution
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Faster Storage Options
- 3 x M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 x4 support
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe SSDs (RAID 5 on Ryzen™ 9000 only)
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RAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA storage
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Advanced Cooling & Thermal Design
- VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
- M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
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Fan and pump headers with speed control (support depends on installed fan/pump)
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High-Speed Networking
- Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN
- Wi-Fi 7 (RTL8922AE) with directional ultra-high gain antenna
- Bluetooth® 5.4
- Support for 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz bands and 11be 160 MHz
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Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 (no Windows 10 driver support)
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Extended Connectivity
- HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs
- Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports including USB Type-C®
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Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C header
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PCIe UD Slot Design
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PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card support and improved heat dissipation
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Build-Friendly Design
- WIFI EZ-Plug for quick Wi-Fi antenna installation
- EZ-Latch Plus: screwless quick-release design for PCIe and M.2 slots
- EZ-Latch Click: screwless M.2 heatsink design
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Sensor Panel Link: onboard video port for in-chassis panel setup
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User-Friendly BIOS & Software
- Multi-theme Friendly UI
- AIO fan control
- Q-Flash Auto Scan
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Support for Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus
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Support for Smart Backup
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Premium Audio
- Realtek® High Definition Audio CODEC
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support (configurable via audio software)
- S/PDIF Out and optical S/PDIF Out
Specifications
General
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| CPU Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| OS Support | Windows 11 64-bit |
CPU Support
- AMD Socket AM5, support for:
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors
- AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
(Refer to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
Memory
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Supported Speeds (MT/s) | 8200(O.C), 8000(O.C), 7950(O.C), 7900(O.C), 7800(O.C), 7600(O.C), 7400(O.C), 7200(O.C), 7000(O.C), 6800(O.C), 6600(O.C), 6400(O.C), 6200(O.C), 6000(O.C), 5800(O.C), 5600(O.C), 5200, 4800, 4400 |
| Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM |
| Max Capacity | Up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Channel Architecture | Dual channel |
| Module Support | Non-ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 |
| Profile Support | AMD EXPO™ and XMP |
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect supported memory types, speeds, and DRAM count. See GIGABYTE’s “Memory Support List” for details.)
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support (CPU dependent):
- DisplayPort
- 1 x DisplayPort
- Max resolution: 3840x2160 @ 144 Hz
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DisplayPort 1.4 and HDR support
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Front HDMI Port
- 1 x HDMI
- Max resolution: 1920x1080 @ 30 Hz
- HDMI 1.4 support
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Audio Codec | Realtek® Audio CODEC |
| Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
| Digital Output | Support for S/PDIF Out, optical S/PDIF |
Audio jacks can be reconfigured via audio software. Configure 7.1-channel audio in the audio software.
LAN & Wireless
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) |
| Wireless | Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi 7 Features | 11be 160 MHz (actual rate depends on environment and equipment) |
| OS Requirement (Wi-Fi7) | Windows 11 SV3 (no driver support for Windows 10) |
Wi-Fi 7 channels on the 6 GHz band depend on local regulations.
Expansion Slots
CPU
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16)
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 7000 Series: PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series - Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series - Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
The PCIEX16 slot can support either a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is installed, use the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)
- PCIe 3.0, running at x1
Storage
| Connector | Interface / Support |
|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 1 x M.2 Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 |
| Ryzen™ 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| M2B_CPU | 1 x M.2 Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 |
| Ryzen™ 9000: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs | |
| M2C_SB | 1 x M.2 Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs (Chipset) |
| SATA | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| RAID (NVMe SSDs) | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (RAID 5 only on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors) |
| RAID (SATA) | RAID 0, 1, 10 |
USB Connectivity
CPU
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on back panel, USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red) on back panel
CPU + USB 2.0 Hub
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on back panel
Chipset
- 1 x USB Type-C® internal header, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 rear, 2 via internal header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports via internal headers
Chipset + USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-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
- 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
- 1 x RGB LED strip header
- 3 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 Trusted Platform Module header (for GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 / GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 modules)
- 1 x HDMI port (actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x power button
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x reset jumper
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x DisplayPort (actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x USB Type-C® port (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 2 x audio jacks
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
I/O Controller & Monitoring
- iTE® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control (support depends on installed fan/pump)
BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features & Software
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Available applications and functions vary by motherboard model and specifications
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
- Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
