Gigabyte B550 EAGLE AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte B550 EAGLE motherboard delivers robust performance for AMD Ryzen builds with its AM4 socket compatibility. Designed for Ryzen 5000, 4000, and 3000 series processors, this ATX motherboard provides the foundation for high-performance desktop systems with PCIe 4.0 support and comprehensive connectivity options.

Power Delivery and Memory Support

Features a digital twin 10+3+1 phase VRM solution with advanced thermal armor for stable power delivery under demanding workloads. The motherboard supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory across 4 DIMM slots, with speeds up to DDR4-3200 and AMD EXPO memory module compatibility. Dual-channel architecture ensures optimal memory performance for gaming and content creation.

Storage and Expansion

Equipped with 2x M.2 sockets supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU-connected) and PCIe 3.0 x4 (chipset-connected) NVMe SSDs in 22110/2280 form factors. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors provide additional storage flexibility. The PCIe UD slot design offers 10X reinforced strength for graphics cards with improved heat dissipation. Four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots accommodate additional expansion cards.

Connectivity and Display Options

Integrated graphics support includes 1x HDMI 2.1 port with 4K@60Hz output capability, HDR, and HDCP 2.3 support (requires compatible Ryzen G-series APU). Networking is handled by Realtek GbE LAN for reliable wired connections. USB connectivity includes 2x USB-C ports (USB 3.2 Gen 1), multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 Type-A ports, and USB 2.0 options across both rear I/O and internal headers.

User-Friendly Features

The EZ-Latch quick-release design simplifies graphics card installation and removal. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without CPU or memory installed. The BIOS interface offers multi-theme support, AIO fan control, and auto-scan functionality. RGB Fusion 2.0 supports both addressable and standard RGB LED strips through multiple headers.

Audio and Cooling

Realtek audio codec provides high-definition 7.1-channel audio output. Multiple fan headers include dedicated CPU fan, CPU cooler/water pump, and three system fan headers with speed monitoring and control. Hardware monitoring tracks voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds with fail warnings.

Technical Specifications Summary

• Socket: AMD AM4
• Chipset: AMD B550
• Form Factor: ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
• Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR4-3200
• Storage: 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0/3.0), 4x SATA 6Gb/s
• Expansion: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 4x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Display: 1x HDMI 2.1
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet
• USB: 2x USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1, USB 2.0

Compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems. Includes support for RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations across both NVMe and SATA storage devices.