Gigabyte B550 Aorus Elite Gaming Motherboard

Model – B550 AORUS ELITE

CPU – AMD AM4

Chipset – AMD B550

LAN – Realtek 2.5GbE LAN

Form Factor – ATX Form Factor

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OVERVIEW
The Gigabyte B550 Aorus Elite Gaming Motherboard is a great choice for a gamer on a budget. This motherboard is based on the AMD B450 chipset and supports the AMD Ryzen processors. It has two M.2 slots for high-speed SSDs and one PCI-E x16 slot for a graphics card. The motherboard has a 12-phase power design for power efficiency and durability. It also has the Intel Gigabit LAN for high-speed connections.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model_B550 AORUS ELITE
CPU_AMD Socket AM4, support for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 Series Processors
Chipset_AMD B550
Form Factor_ATX Form Factor;
Memory_4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Support for DDR4 4733(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 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules*
* ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
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
Graphics_Integrated Graphics Processor:
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio_Realtek ALC1200 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN_Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
Slots_1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated into the CPU:
– AMD Ryzen 5000 Series and Ryzen 3000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
– AMD Ryzen Ryzen 5000 G-Series and Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2), integrated into the Chipset:
– Supporting PCIe 3.0 x2 mode
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX1_2), integrated into the Chipset:
– Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode
1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1_1), integrated into the Chipset:
– Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode
Storage_1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated into the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
– AMD Ryzen 5000 Series and Ryzen 3000 Series Processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
– AMD Ryzen Ryzen 5000 G-Series and Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated into the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
– Supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated into the Chipset:
– Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
Internal I/O Connectors_1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump, and high-performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.
I/O Controller_iTE I/O Controller Chip
Bundled Software_Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Back Panel Connectors_1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks
USB_CPU:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are available through the internal USB header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports are available through the internal USB headers
Hardware Monitor_Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
OS_Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Unique Feature_Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
@BIOS
EasyTune
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Product Dimension_30.5cm x 24.4cm
Specification: Gigabyte B550 Aorus Elite Gaming Motherboard
Product Type
Motherboards

CPU PLATFORM
AMD

CPU SOCKET
AM4

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FORM FACTOR
ATX

Brand
Gigabyte

CHIPSET
AMD B550

MAXIMUM MEMORY
128 GB

IDEAL FOR GAMING
YES

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WARRANTY
Warranty