Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 delivers robust performance for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series and 3rd Gen Ryzen processors. Built on the AMD B550 chipset with AM4 socket compatibility, this ATX motherboard provides the foundation for high-performance PC builds with advanced connectivity and thermal management.

Power Delivery and Memory Support

Featuring a 12+2 phases digital twin power design with 50A DrMOS, this motherboard ensures stable power delivery for demanding workloads and gaming sessions. Four DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 128GB of system memory with speeds up to 4733MHz (O.C.), utilizing dual-channel architecture for optimal bandwidth. ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory modules are supported for flexible configuration options.

Storage and Expansion

Two M.2 sockets with dual thermal guards accommodate ultra-fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 SSDs, supporting drives up to 22110 form factor. The CPU-integrated M.2 connector delivers PCIe 4.0 x4 performance with compatible processors, while the chipset M.2 provides PCIe 3.0 x4 connectivity. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support offer additional storage expansion. The ultra-durable PCIe 4.0 x16 slot accommodates high-performance graphics cards with reinforced construction.

Next-Generation Connectivity

Intel WiFi 6 AX200 delivers wireless speeds up to 2.4 Gbps with support for 802.11ax 160MHz standard across 2.4/5 GHz dual-band frequencies, complemented by Bluetooth 5. The Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip with bandwidth management provides wired network performance exceeding standard gigabit speeds. USB connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and a front USB Type-C header for modern case compatibility.

Display and Audio

Integrated graphics support via compatible Ryzen processors includes one DisplayPort 1.4 (5120x2880@60Hz) and one HDMI 2.1 port (4096x2160@60Hz), both supporting HDCP 2.3 and HDR. The AMP-UP Audio system utilizes Realtek ALC1200 codec with WIMA FKP2 capacitors and Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors for high-definition 7.1-channel audio output, including S/PDIF optical out.

Thermal Management and Aesthetics

Advanced thermal design incorporates enlarged surface heatsinks with high-quality thermal conductivity pads covering VRM components and M.2 drives. Smart Fan 5 technology features multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with fan stop capability for silent operation at low loads. RGB Fusion 2.0 supports addressable and standard RGB LED strips through dedicated headers, with customizable lighting effects across compatible AORUS devices.

Installation and BIOS Features

The pre-installed I/O shield simplifies installation, while Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without CPU, memory, or graphics card installation. The 256 Mbit AMI UEFI BIOS provides extensive configuration options and hardware monitoring for voltage, temperature, and fan speeds. APP Center software suite includes utilities for overclocking, RGB control, and system management.

Specifications Summary:

• Socket: AM4
• CPU Compatibility: AMD Ryzen
• Chipset: AMD B550
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR4 - 4 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: NVMe
• USB C: Yes