Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 AMD Ryzen B550 ATX DDR4 Motherboard - Socket AM4

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Features

Features

Brand Gigabyte
Model Number B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2
Warranty Support 3 Years
Memory Type DDR4
Form Factor ATX

Description

ULTIMATE POWER DESIGN

To fully support the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, B550 AORUS motherboards equip with the ultimate power solution which is power balanced, digital and multiple phases. After countless experiments and testing, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 AORUS motherboards for enthusiast. No Compromise and never stop to achieve higher.

12*+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design

  1. Digital PWM Controller delivers appropriate voltage to the CPU
  2. With 12+2 Phases 50A DrMOS, each power phase connects to the CPU and provides more balanced and efficient power delivery. With capability to handle up to 700 Amps current in a total
  3. All-solid capacitors to improve Transient response and minimize oscillation
  4. 24pin+8pin Solid Pin CPU Power Connectors

B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 motherboard uses a 12+2 phases Digital Twin Power Design which includes PWM controller, DrMOS and Ferrite core choke as high quality selected components. These 100% digital controller offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors.

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

GIGABYTE realize that customer won't stop chasing a better computing performance. We take care of it and implement on products. Protective and optimized memory trace enhance the performance. Faster read and write are needed to save time and improve efficiency. We offer plenty of M.2 storage with thermal guards to ensure unthrottled read and write. In advance, adopting PCIe 4.0 ready components get the B550 motherboards easier to upgrade.

Memory Layout - Daisy Chain Design

With the optimized daisy-chain routing, the B550 motherboard provides a proven speed of DDR4-4000MHz and beyond with high density memory modules*. Optimized daisy-chained routing eliminates the stub effect, pushes the one DIMM per channel in dual channel interleaving mode to hit higher memory frequencies, providing professional gamers a denser and faster system memory experience.

Memory Layout - Daisy Chain Design

With the optimized daisy-chain routing, the B550 motherboard provides a proven speed of DDR4-4000MHz and beyond with high density memory modules*. Optimized daisy-chained routing eliminates the stub effect, pushes the one DIMM per channel in dual channel interleaving mode to hit higher memory frequencies, providing professional gamers a denser and faster system memory experience.

PCIe 4.0
Hardware Design

PCIe 4.0 Slot

PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with faster bandwidth and lower impedance.

M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slot

M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with Lower impedance.

Dual NVMe M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support

Performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 + PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs

B550 AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. AORUS' unique design can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 6560 MB/s (Sequential Read), making AORUS the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

1 - Enlarged Surface Heatsinks
Enlarged surface heatsinks which increasing the surface area to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

2 - 5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
By using 5 W/mK high thermal conductivity pads, it can transfer 2.7x more heat as compared to traditional thermal pads in same time.

3 - M.2 Thermal Guard
Built-in M.2 thermal guard heatsink helps the high-speed, large capacity of PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs to prevent overheat throttling and performance bottlenecks.

AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard

With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY

A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. B550 AORUS motherboards provide all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

2.5GbE LAN Onboard

2X Faster than ever

Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least two times faster transfer speeds as compared to general 1GbE networking. It’s perfectly suit for gamers and streamer with ultimate and smooth online experience. It also backward compatible with Multi-Gig (10/100/1000/2500Mbps)of RJ-45 ethernet.

Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module

 

Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.

Benefits of WiFi 6:

  1. 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1
  2. 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
  3. Network efficiency increase for better user experience

AORUS Antenna

  • All new antenna supported dual band 802.11ax/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz better signal strength compared to traditional antenna design
  • AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting
  • Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location

USB Type-C™ Front Panel Connector

 

Equipped with next generation connectivity, AORUS Gaming Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C™ header for USB 3.2 Gen1 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 device or charging your mobile device.

HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support

HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48 Gb/s of bandwidth – twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3 support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers.

 


HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. B550 motherboards are equipped with high quality audio components such as Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors to provide a superb audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

High-End WIMA & Audio Capacitors

The AORUS motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and high-end audio capacitors. While the high-end audio capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the exclusive AOURS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

Audio Noise Guard

AORUS motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level. LED trace path lighting Illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS

B550 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 and offer the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make your PC unique and stylish.

Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

RGB Fusion Software

With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP

Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.

Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor

Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor

The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.

Solid Pin Power Connectors

B550 AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!

Specification

Core Specifications

Edition
B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2

Form Factor
ATX

CPU Socket
AM4

Chipset
AMD B550

RAM Memory Support

Memory Type
DDR4

Memory Channel
Dual (2)

Memory Type (ECC)
ECC/Non-ECC

Memory Type (R/U)
UDIMM (Unbuffered)

Memory Speed (Mhz)
DDR4 - 2133
DDR4 - 2400
DDR4 - 2667
DDR4 - 2933
DDR4 - 3200
DDR4 - 3333(OC)
DDR4 - 3600(OC)
DDR4 - 4000(OC)
DDR4 - 4400(OC)
DDR4 - 4600(OC)
DDR4 - 4733(OC)

Max. Memory Capacity
128GB (4x32GB)

Audio

Audio
Realtek ALC1200 7.1 HD Audio

Graphics Support

Primary GPU Interface
PCIe 4.0 (x16)

NVIDIA SLI Support
N/A

AMD CrossFire Support
N/A

Integrated Graphics
Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU

On-Board Graphics Connectors
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1

Internal Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen3x4/SATA3
1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen4x4/SATA
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2 Bandwidth)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Bandwidth)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16

SATA Support
SATA

RAID Support via
N/A

Storage Mode Support
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 10

Internal I/O
1 x 24-pin (Power)
1 x 8-pin (Power)
2 x Addressable Digital RGB Header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x CPU Cooler LED/RGB LED Strip Extension Header
1 x CPU Fan Connector
1 x CPU Water Pump/Fan Connector
1 x Front Panel Audio Header
1 x Front Panel Connector
2 x M.2 Connector
1 x RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Header
2 x RGB LED connector
4 x SATA III - 6Gb/s
3 x System Fan header
2 x Temperature Sensor Header
1 x TPM Header
2 x USB 2.0 Header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Front Panel Header

External Connectivity

Network Interface Type
802.11ax WiFi LAN
Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN

Network Chip/Modules
1 x Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (ax WiFi, BT5)
1 x Realtek (2.5GbE LAN)

Rear I/O Connectors
1 x Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x Line In
1 x Line Out
1 x Mic-In
1 x Q-Flash Plus Button
1 x Rear Speaker Out
1 x RJ-45
1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical)
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x USB 2.0
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Additional Specifications

Water Cooled
No

Cooling
Passive Heatsinks

Board Dimensions
305 x 244 mm

Core Specifications

Edition B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2
Form Factor ATX
CPU Socket AM4
Chipset AMD B550

Audio

Audio Realtek ALC1200 7.1 HD Audio

RAM Memory Support

  1.  
Memory Type DDR4
Memory Channel Dual (2)
Memory Type (ECC) ECC/Non-ECC
Memory Type (R/U) UDIMM (Unbuffered)
Memory Speed (Mhz) DDR4 - 2133
DDR4 - 2400
DDR4 - 2667
DDR4 - 2933
DDR4 - 3200
DDR4 - 3333(OC)
DDR4 - 3600(OC)
DDR4 - 4000(OC)
DDR4 - 4400(OC)
DDR4 - 4600(OC)
DDR4 - 4733(OC)
Max. Memory Capacity 128GB (4x32GB)

Graphics Support

Primary GPU Interface PCIe 4.0 (x16)
NVIDIA SLI Support N/A
AMD CrossFire Support N/A
Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU
On-Board Graphics Connectors DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1

Internal Connectivity

Expansion Slots 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen3x4/SATA3
1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen4x4/SATA
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2 Bandwidth)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Bandwidth)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
SATA Support SATA
RAID Support via  
Storage Mode Support RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 10
Internal I/O 1 x 24-pin (Power)
1 x 8-pin (Power)
2 x Addressable Digital RGB Header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x CPU Cooler LED/RGB LED Strip Extension Header
1 x CPU Fan Connector
1 x CPU Water Pump/Fan Connector
1 x Front Panel Audio Header
1 x Front Panel Connector
2 x M.2 Connector
1 x RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Header
2 x RGB LED connector
4 x SATA III - 6Gb/s
3 x System Fan header
2 x Temperature Sensor Header
1 x TPM Header
2 x USB 2.0 Header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Front Panel Header

External Connectivity

Network Interface Type 802.11ax WiFi LAN
Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN
Network Chip/Modules 1 x Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (ax WiFi, BT5)
1 x Realtek (2.5GbE LAN)
Rear I/O Connectors 1 x Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x Line In
1 x Line Out
1 x Mic-In
1 x Q-Flash Plus Button
1 x Rear Speaker Out
1 x RJ-45
1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical)
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x USB 2.0
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

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