ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II AMD B550 ATX DDR4 Motherboard - Socket AM4

AMD B550 Ryzen AM4 Gaming ATX motherboard with PCIe® 4.0, 12+2 teamed power stages, Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 6E, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, dual M.2 slots with heatsinks, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB lighting

£155.99 £129.99
SKU
1D7-2F5-A9A
In stock

Features

Features

Brand Asus
Model Number ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) II
Warranty Support 3 Years
CPU Socket Type Socket AM4
Outputs DisplayPort, HDMI

Description

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) II AMD B550 ATX DDR4 Motherboard - Socket AM4

ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0. With robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550 Gaming is well-equipped to handle Zen 3 architecture AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. Boasting futuristic aesthetics and intuitive ROG software, ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II gives you a head start on your dream build.

Features
- AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 5000 series, plus 5000 and 4000 G-series desktop processors
- Best gaming connectivity: PCIe® 4.0-ready, dual M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, plus HDMI® 2.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.2 output
- Smooth networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Robust power solution: 12+2 teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
- Renowned software: Intuitive dashboards for UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking for easy configuration
- DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot
- Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- Industry-leading gaming audio: Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS® Sound Unbound™ and Sonic Studio III for immersive sound

Undeniably ROG Strix
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II embodies the ROG spirit with eye-catching aesthetics, including the next-generation distorted ROG eye logo and recessed cybertext patterning etched on the I/O shroud. These new designs move ROG Strix boldly into the future, while clearly reflecting the series' gaming roots.

PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II features two M.2 slots, one of which supports the PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the lightning-fast data speeds. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.

WiFi 6E
Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It delivers ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming.

SupremeFX
Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets.

Specification

CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series/ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors*
*Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list.

Chipset
AMD B550 Chipset

Memory
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4666(O.C.)/4600(O.C.)/4400(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory *
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C)/4866(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory *
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphics
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI® 2.1
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

Expansion Slots
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series/ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x16 mode)
AMD B550 chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
*Share bandwidth with PCIe3.0 x1_1, PCIe3.0 x1_2, PCIe3.0 x1_3

Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series/ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
AMD B550 Chipset:
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Support RAID 0, 1, 10
* When the M.2_2 Slot is populated , SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.

Ethernet
1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth v5.2
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.

USB
Rear USB: Total 8 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Front USB: Total 6 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5G Ethernet
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBackTM button

Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header
1 x 4-Pin CPU fan header
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan header
3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin main power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Front panel audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thermal sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ header

Special Features
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green)
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Clear CMOS header
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot

Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- GameFirst VI
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS® Sound Unbound
- Overwolf
- Anti-virus software
ASUS Exclusive Software Features
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3:
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
TurboV EVO
- EZ update
WinRAR
DAEMON Tools
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories
Cables
1 x Addressable RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x ROG Strix thank you card
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual

Operating System
Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX
30.5cm x 24.4cm

Delivery

Reviews