Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE Motherboard Overview

The Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a white-themed Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors on the AM5 socket. This motherboard combines robust power delivery, advanced connectivity, and premium thermal management in a compact form factor ideal for gaming and high-performance builds.

Power Delivery and Performance

Featuring a Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution, this motherboard delivers stable power for demanding workloads and overclocking scenarios. The all-digital power design ensures consistent voltage delivery to your Ryzen 7000 processor, maintaining system stability even under heavy loads.

DDR5 Memory Support

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192GB of system memory with speeds reaching 8000 MT/s when overclocked. The motherboard supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory profiles, with shielded memory routing and daisy-chained topology optimizing signal integrity for higher frequencies and better stability.

Storage and Expansion

Two M.2 sockets provide cutting-edge storage options: one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot (M2A_CPU) and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (M2B_CPU), both supporting 22110/2280 form factors. The EZ-Latch design allows tool-free installation and removal of M.2 drives. M.2 Thermal Guards prevent throttling during sustained workloads. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors offer additional storage expansion, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for both NVMe and SATA devices.

Connectivity Features

Network connectivity includes Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and WiFi 6E (RTL8852CE) with Bluetooth 5.3, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz bands. The rear I/O panel features two USB-C ports (one USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 via internal header), multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports in red and standard colors, DisplayPort and HDMI outputs supporting up to 4K@144Hz and 4K@60Hz respectively.

Thermal Management

Full metal heatsinks cover critical areas including VRM and M.2 slots, maintaining optimal temperatures during intensive operations. Smart Fan 6 technology provides intelligent fan control with multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers, and FAN STOP functionality for silent operation during low-load scenarios.

Audio and Additional Features

Realtek Audio CODEC supports 7.1-channel playback with audiophile-grade capacitors delivering studio-quality sound. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card. The fitted I/O shield simplifies installation, while addressable RGB and standard RGB headers allow lighting customization.

Technical Specifications Summary

This Micro-ATX motherboard (24.4cm x 24.4cm) supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems. Two PCIe x16 slots (one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x4) accommodate graphics cards and expansion cards. Comprehensive internal headers include fan connectors, USB headers, RGB lighting, and TPM support.