Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX Wifi Motherboard

Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice, AMD B650, AM5,  DDR5, Sata 6Gb/s, PCIe 4, 2x M.2, 2.5Gbe, Micro ATX, Wifi 

£224.99 £187.49
SKU
CC3-945-B60
In stock

Features

Features

Brand Gigabyte
Model Number B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
Warranty Support 3 Years
Motherboard Chipset B650 Chipset (Ryzen AM5)
CPU Socket Type AM5
Memory Type DDR5
Outputs DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0
Form Factor Micro ATX
Key Features
  • AMD Socket AM5:Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ & Intel® XMP Memory Module Support
  • Superfast Storage:1* PCIe 5.0 x4 and 1* PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard :To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 M.2 SSD Performance
  • EZ-Latch:PCIe x16 Slot & M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E
  • Extended Connectivity:HDMI, DP, Front USB-C® 20Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s
  • Smart Fan 6:Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus:Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

Description

Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX Wifi Motherboard

ALL DIGITAL POWER

Power In Number
All AORUS series gaming motherboards are equipped with an all-digital power design, which delivers the best stability under heavy workloads.

Digital Twin VRM Design
Ensures stable high-power delivery for advanced overclocking.

 

BEST DDR5 COMPATIBILITY

Memory, to the future
All AORUS series gaming motherboards feature multiple techniques to enhance the performance of DDR5 memory with the best compatibility.

Best-in-class Compatibility
DDR5 Overclocking Up to
8000 MT/s
QVL List
* Memory overlocking and EXPO/XMP support may vary. Please refer to the qualified vendor list (QVL) for details and note that product features may vary by model.

BIOS Engineering
Feature-rich BIOS functions that enable easy access to the best-in-class DDR5 performance.

DDR5 Auto Booster
One click to boost native DDR5-4800 to 5000

AMD EXPO™/ Intel® XMP 3.0 User Profile
Optimizes memory settings and achieve the best performance for the system

High Bandwidth
One click to increase DDR5 bandwidth

Low Latency
One click to shorten DDR5 latency

Hardware Craftsmanship
Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Shielded Memory Routing
Memory routing is shielded within the PCB's inner layer to protect against interference.

Daisy-Chained Routing
Optimized routing eliminates the stub effect, enabling higher memory frequencies and providing professional gamers with a faster and denser system memory experience.


FULL METAL

Overall Thermal
Every AORUS motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.

VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
High coverage MOSFETs and integrated molded heatsinks improve thermal efficiency by enhancing airflow and heat exchange.

3X Large Surface
The surface area has been increased up to 3X larger compared to traditional heatsinks, resulting in improved heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

Real One-piece Build
The TRUE single-piece heatsink offers superior cooling performance compared to competitors' multi-piece designs, thanks to its one-piece construction and larger surface area.

Multi-Cut Design
With its Multi-Cut Design, this heatsink includes multiple channels and inlets to enhance airflow, resulting in improved heat transfer performance.

6mm Heatpipe
6mm heatpipe helps to transfer heat between two heatsinks which improves overall thermal balance of the MOSFETs.

5 W/mK Thermal Pad
Optimize hardware performance with our advanced 5 W/mK Thermal Pad for efficient heat dissipation.

2X Copper Enhancement
Enhances system performance with improved heat dissipation, power handling, and seamless overclocking support.

M.2 Thermal Guard
Prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs

Smart Fan 6
Ensures optimal cooling and quiet operation for your gaming PC, with support for PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable settings, and intuitive temperature monitoring.

High Current Support
Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection.

Precision Control
Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve.

Dual Curve Mode
Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario.

Fan Stop
Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point.


SMART FAN 6 BIOS UI

Enhance Fan Curve UI
Enhance fan curve control with an expanded number of control points, from 5 to 7, and a larger fan speed graph, enabling users to have more precise and effortless control over fan curve settings.

Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode
Switch between Slope and Stair modes to adapt to various user scenarios. Slope mode provides a linear fan speed curve, while Stair mode maintains a constant fan speed within specified temperature intervals.

Manual Input
For advanced users, manual input of fan speeds is available for fine-tuning and precise control over the cooling system.

EZ Tuning
Simplify the process with EZ Tuning by setting 4 points on a rough temperature/fan speed scale. Smart Fan 6 will quickly generate a fan curve based on these points.

Fan Curve Profile
Save your customized fan curve profile in the BIOS ROM, ensuring it remains intact even after BIOS updates.

 

DIY-FRIENDLY

Build Effortless
Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. AORUS serious motherboard the most DIY-friendly ever.

EZ-Latch Designs
Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components.

M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
Screwless installation for M.2 SSDs

PCIe EZ-Latch
Easy detachment for graphics cards

Quick Control Elements
Reset. Update. Convenient.

Multi-key
A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.

RGB Switch
Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.

Direct-To-BIOS
Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.

Safe Mode
Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.

Q-FLASH PLUS
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

STEP 1: Plug 24pin & 8pin power supply cable on motherboard.

STEP 2: Download motherboard BIOS file and rename to "gigabyte.bin", save to USB flashdrive, and plug USB flashdrive into Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.

STEP 3: Press Q-FLASH PLUS button, and motherboard will start updating BIOS automatically.


ULTRA DURABLE™

Get everythingUD
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. AORUS series motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.

PCIe UD Slot
GIGABYTE's one-piece stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the PCIe Slots, providing the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.

1.7X
stronger shearing test
3.2X
stronger retention force test

UD Power Connector
The unique design provides better conductivity for power and better dissipation for the heat generated from it.

Solid Pin Power Connector for CPU
provides superior conductivity & signal transmission, reducing metal loss from repeated plugging

 

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity versatile

Enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Seamless Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E
Ultra-high Gain Antenna
2.5GbE LAN

Enhancing VR Experiences with Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E enhances VR with faster speeds, lower latency, increased capacity, and stronger security, enabling seamless wireless streaming of high-quality VR games and improved multi-user experiences.


Lower Latency
Lower latency ensures minimal delay between their actions and the corresponding response in online games, resulting in a more responsive and immersive gaming experience.

Increased Capacity
Wi-Fi 6E's increased capacity ensures smoother gameplay by minimizing congestion and maintaining consistent performance.

Higher Speeds
Faster transmission speeds enable quick downloads, seamless online gaming, and smooth video streaming without interruptions.

Broader spectrum
Wi-Fi 6E's use of the 6 GHz frequency band provides additional bandwidth, reducing congestion and interference from other devices.

GIGABYTE Ultra-high Gain Antenna
Experience enhanced signal strength with the GIGABYTE Ultra-high gain Antenna, which incorporates a smart antenna function to optimize Wi-Fi signal transmission.

 

CUSTOMISATION

Elevating Performance Together
AORUS series motherboard signifies our dedication to BIOS optimization. Through our community partnership, we're making next-gen performance more user-friendly.

Specification

CPU
AMD Socket AM5, support for:
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors

Chipset
AMD B650

Memory
Support for 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 memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Audio
Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)

Storage Interface
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
CPU + USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

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
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, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
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 (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/ GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)jk
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks

I/O Controller
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
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus

Bundled Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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