Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE Micro-ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE delivers robust performance for AMD Ryzen builds in a compact Micro-ATX form factor. Built on the AMD B550 chipset, this motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 3rd Gen Ryzen, and 3rd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors through the AM4 socket.

Power Delivery and Performance

Equipped with a 5+3 phases pure digital VRM solution featuring low RDS(on) MOSFETs, this motherboard provides precise power delivery to your CPU. The enlarged MOSFET heatsink ensures optimal thermal management during intensive workloads. Four DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 128GB of system memory with speeds up to 4733MHz (O.C.), enabling smooth multitasking and demanding applications.

PCIe 4.0 Ready Storage and Expansion

The B550M AORUS ELITE features dual M.2 connectors supporting NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs for lightning-fast storage performance with up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speeds. The primary M.2 slot (M2A_CPU) supports PCIe 4.0 x4 with 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, while the secondary slot (M2B_SB) provides PCIe 3.0 x2 connectivity. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports offer additional storage options with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support. The ultra-durable PCIe 4.0 x16 slot ensures maximum bandwidth for modern graphics cards.

Connectivity and Networking

The Realtek 8118 Gaming GbE LAN chip delivers high-speed gigabit networking with automatic bandwidth allocation, prioritizing gaming and critical applications. Rear I/O includes HDMI 2.1 and DVI-D ports for integrated graphics support, offering 4K resolution at 60Hz with HDCP 2.3 and HDR compatibility. USB connectivity includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the rear panel, with additional USB 2.0 ports and internal headers for comprehensive peripheral support.

Cooling and RGB Customization

Smart Fan 5 technology provides intelligent cooling management with multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers supporting both PWM and voltage mode fans. The FAN STOP feature allows fans to completely stop during low-load scenarios for silent operation. RGB Fusion 2.0 supports both standard RGB and addressable LED strips (up to 300 LEDs on 5V strips), offering extensive lighting customization with multiple headers for CPU coolers and chassis lighting.

Audio and Build Quality

High-end audio capacitors paired with Audio Noise Guard technology deliver clear, immersive sound through the Realtek Audio CODEC supporting up to 7.1-channel configurations. The pre-installed I/O shield simplifies installation, while Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card. Anti-sulfur resistor design ensures long-term reliability.

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