ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING
Designed for those seeking to get the most out of their build,
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 connectivity. Offering robust power
delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is
well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. As an added bonus,
outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning
silver-and-white finish and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics that
present a standout look.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
|
CPU |
AMD AM4 Socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU
support list |
|
Chipset |
AMD B550 |
| Memory |
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4
4600(O.C)/4400(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 |
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Graphics Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4
5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(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
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
OptiMem II
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the
Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
|
Graphic |
Integrated Graphics Processor
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
|
Multi-GPU Support |
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX
Technology |
|
Expansion Slots |
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics
Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
AMD B550 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
|
Storage |
Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s)
and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors:
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics
Processors:
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*
AMD B550 Chipset:
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 10 |
|
LAN |
Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard |
|
Audio |
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition
Audio CODEC S1220A
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : 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 Feature:
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Gold-plated jacks
- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel
- Audio Shielding
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not
supported for 8-Channel audio. |
|
USB Ports |
Rear USB Port (Total
8)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Front USB Port (Total 6)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) |
|
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
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- AI Noise Cancelling Microphone
AI Suite 3:
- PPSU
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
TurboV EVO
- EZ update
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
|
ASUS Special Features |
Aura Sync
- Standard RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
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
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
-BIOS FlashBack™ button
-BIOS FlashBack™ LED
-Clear CMOS header
-ProCool
-Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot |
|
Back I/O Ports |
1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks |
|
Internal I/O Ports |
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0
port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
|
Accessories |
User's manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) |
|
BIOS |
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
|
Manageability |
WOL by PME, PXE |
|
Operating System |
Windows 10 64-bit |
|
Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|
Dimensions |
33.8 x 27.3 x 6.8 cm |
|
Weight |
4,956 Kg |
|
Note |
* Share bandwidth with PCIe3.0 x1_1,
PCIe3.0 x1_2, PCIe3.0 x1_3
* When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is populated , SATA6G_5/6 ports will be
disabled. |
