Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 AMD AM4 Motherboard

The Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 delivers robust performance for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors in an ATX form factor. Engineered with a 10+3 phases pure digital VRM solution with low RDS(on) MOSFETs, this motherboard provides precise power delivery to support high-performance AMD Ryzen CPUs while maintaining system stability during intensive gaming and multitasking workloads.

Advanced Storage and Connectivity

Equipped with dual M.2 connectors supporting NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs, the B550 GAMING X V2 enables data transfer speeds up to 64 Gb/s. The motherboard features one M.2 slot integrated in the CPU supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 with 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, and a second M.2 slot from the chipset supporting PCIe 3.0 x4. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage options with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support.

Memory and Expansion

Four DDR4 DIMM sockets support up to 128GB of system memory with speeds reaching 4733MHz (O.C.) on newer AMD Ryzen processors with Radeon Graphics. The dual-channel memory architecture supports both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules with XMP profiles. Expansion capabilities include an ultra-durable PCIe 4.0 ready x16 slot, a secondary PCIe 3.0 x2 slot, and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for additional components.

Gaming-Optimized Networking and Audio

The exclusive Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN chip delivers Gigabit Ethernet with automatic bandwidth allocation, prioritizing gaming traffic for reduced latency. Realtek ALC887 codec provides high definition audio with support for 7.1-channel configurations, enhanced by high-quality audio capacitors and audio noise guard technology that isolates sensitive analog components from PCB-level interference.

RGB Fusion 2.0 and Smart Cooling

RGB Fusion 2.0 supports both standard RGB and addressable LED lighting strips with control for up to 300 individually addressable LEDs. Smart Fan 5 technology features multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers supporting both PWM and voltage mode fans, with FAN STOP capability for silent operation during low-load scenarios. The motherboard includes dedicated headers for CPU fans, water cooling, and system fans.

Display and I/O Features

Integrated graphics support through AMD Ryzen processors with Radeon Graphics includes one DVI-D port (1920x1200@60Hz) and one HDMI 2.1 port (4096x2160@60Hz) with HDCP 2.3 and HDR support. The rear I/O panel features a fitted I/O shield with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 port, RJ-45 LAN, and audio jacks. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card.

Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
10+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
Ultra Durable PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot
Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Slots
GIGABYTE Exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management
HDMI, DVI-D Ports for Multiple Display
Features High Quality Audio Capacitors
RGB FUSION 2.0 support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design

10+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
B550 motherboard use a 10+3 phases pure digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs design to support the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs by offering incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components as well as delivering enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.

Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 M.2 Connectors
With NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE Motherboards bring users to experience NVMe mode or SATA mode connectivity for M.2 SSD devices. Delivering up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speed, the dual M.2 connectors design provides an ideal storage solution while also supporting in RAID modes.
*Actual support may vary by CPU.

Exclusive Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN
High Speed Gigabit LAN with Automatic Bandwidth Allocation
Realtek 8118 LAN is a high performance and friendly network chip for gaming players with automatic bandwidth allocation to ensure the highest network priority of the game or application. It can provide users the most comprehensive features and the fastest and smoothest Internet experience.

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.

Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

RGB FUSION 2.0
With B550 Motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs. RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB / Addressable LED strip* for their PC build. Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion 2.0 are now upgraded to improve the Addressable LED support. With external Addressable LED strips, where each LED is digitally addressable that users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations.
With B550 Motherboards support the external 5V Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.

High-End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Specifications

CPU
AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors

Chipset
AMD B550

Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors:
Support for DDR4 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Onboard Graphics
Integrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Audio
Realtek ALC887 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.

LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit)

Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics 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 in the Chipset:
Supporting PCIe 3.0 x2 mode
3 x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3), integrated in the Chipset:
Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode

Storage Interface
1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in 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 in the Chipset:
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

USB
Chipset:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

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 water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
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 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks

I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Hardware Monitoring
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 cooler 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 APP Center
@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

Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating System
Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

• Socket: AM4
• CPU Compatibility: AMD Ryzen
• Chipset: AMD B550
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR4 - 4 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: NVMe / SATA
• USB C: No