Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE AMD AM5 Motherboard

The Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE delivers high-performance computing for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors. This white ATX motherboard combines advanced connectivity, robust power delivery, and premium cooling solutions for gaming and content creation builds.

Performance Features

X3D Turbo Mode unlocks enhanced gaming performance for AMD Ryzen X3D processors. The digital twin 14+2+2 phases VRM solution ensures stable power delivery during intensive workloads. DDR5 memory support reaches up to 8200MT/s with overclocking, featuring four DIMM slots with AMD EXPO and XMP profile compatibility for up to 256GB total capacity.

Storage and Expansion

Three M.2 sockets provide flexible storage options, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot for next-generation NVMe SSDs. The M2A_CPU socket supports PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 9000/7000 processors, while M2B_CPU and M2C_SB offer PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors accommodate additional drives. The PCIe 5.0 x16 UD slot with 10X strength provides superior graphics card support with enhanced heat dissipation.

Connectivity

WiFi 7 (802.11be) with Realtek RTL8922AE delivers multi-gigabit wireless speeds across 2.4/5/6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.4. Realtek 2.5GbE LAN provides wired networking up to 2.5Gbps. USB connectivity includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, totaling comprehensive front and rear panel options. DisplayPort 1.4 supports 4K@144Hz output, with an additional HDMI 1.4 port for dual display configurations.

Thermal Management

VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. components maintain optimal operating temperatures. EZ-Latch Click M.2 heatsinks feature screwless installation for convenient maintenance. Multiple fan headers including CPU, system, and water cooling pump headers enable comprehensive cooling configurations with speed control and monitoring.

User-Friendly Design

WIFI EZ-Plug simplifies antenna installation. EZ-Latch Plus provides tool-free PCIe and M.2 installation. Sensor Panel Link onboard video port enables hassle-free in-chassis panel setup. The fitted I/O shield eliminates installation steps. Q-Flash Plus button allows BIOS updates without CPU or memory installed. Multi-theme BIOS interface includes AIO fan control and Q-Flash Auto Scan functionality.

Audio and Additional Features

Realtek Audio CODEC supports 7.1-channel high definition audio with S/PDIF optical output. Addressable RGB Gen2 and standard RGB headers provide lighting customization. GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) software centralizes system management. Smart Backup and Q-Flash features ensure data protection and easy BIOS updates. Windows 11 64-bit support with Norton Internet Security included.

Key Features
X3D Turbo Mode : Unleash new era gaming performance
DDR5 OC up to 8200MT/s
AMD Socket AM5:Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors
Digital twin 14+2+2 phases VRM solution
Dual Channel DDR5:4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO™Memory Module Support
WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
EZ-Latch Plus:PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
EZ-Latch Click:M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
Sensor Panel Link:Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
Friendly UI: Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW.
Ultra-Fast Storage:3*M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 x4
Efficient Thermal:VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
Fast Networking:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity:HDMI,Displayport
PCIe UD Slot :PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with 10X strength for graphics card & Better Heat dissipation effect

SPECIFICATIONS:

CPU
AMD Socket AM5, support for:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

Chipset
AMD B850

Memory
Support for DDR5 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C) / 6200(O.C) / 6000(O.C) / 5800(O.C) / 5600(O.C) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules.
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
- 1 x Front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Audio
Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module
Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations

Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1(PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)

Storage Interface
1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
* RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors.
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
3 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 Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Back Panel Connectors
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

I/O Controller
iTE® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) 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 GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup

Bundled Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

• Socket: AM5
• CPU Compatibility: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000
• Chipset: AMD B850
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR5 - 4 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: PCIe 5 / PCIe 4
• USB C: Yes