Asus Prime B550M-A (Wi-Fi) II DDR4 Motherboard - Description
The Asus Prime B550M-A (Wi-Fi) II DDR4 motherboard is built for users looking for a versatile and high-performance solution for building a powerful PC. This motherboard supports the latest AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series processors, and it’s designed to offer excellent connectivity, speed, and reliability, with added Wi-Fi 6 support for faster and more stable wireless performance.
Key Features
Chipset: AMD B550
CPU Support:
Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000/3000 Series processors.
Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors (Vermeer, Renoir, etc.), including the latest Zen 3 architecture.
Compatible with 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and future Ryzen™ processors with a BIOS update.
Memory Support
DIMM Slots: 4x DDR4 slots.
Maximum Memory Capacity: Up to 128GB of DDR4 memory.
Memory Speeds: Supports speeds up to 2133/2400/2666/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866 MHz (OC).
Dual-Channel: Supports dual-channel memory configuration for better performance.
Overclocking Support: Memory overclocking via A-XMP for higher speeds.
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 Slot: For high-speed GPUs or expansion cards.
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots: Additional PCIe lanes for other expansion cards (e.g., sound cards, network cards).
PCIe 4.0 support for faster data transfer rates, maximizing the performance of next-generation GPUs and storage devices.
Storage
1x M.2 Slot: Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode for super-fast SSDs.
4x SATA 6Gb/s Ports: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for flexible storage options.
RAID Support: Configurable RAID options for data redundancy or increased performance.
Networking & Wireless Connectivity
LAN:
Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired networking.
Wi-Fi:
Built-in Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support, providing faster and more reliable wireless speeds (up to 2.4Gbps).
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth® 5.1 support for faster data transfer and stable connections with Bluetooth devices.
USB Ports
Front Panel USB Ports:
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports.
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port.
Rear Panel USB Ports:
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports.
4x USB 2.0 Type A ports for low-speed devices (keyboard, mouse, etc.).
Onboard Graphics & Display Support
HDMI 2.1: For connecting displays up to 4K resolution.
DisplayPort 1.2: High-performance output for higher refresh rates and resolutions.
Audio
Realtek® ALC897 Codec: Provides 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio for immersive sound quality.
Internal I/O
1x 24-pin ATX Power Connector.
1x 8-pin CPU Power Connector.
1x CPU Fan Header and 2x System Fan Headers.
1x Front Panel Header.
1x RGB LED Header: For customizable RGB lighting with compatible components.
1x TPM Header: For support of TPM 2.0 for enhanced security.
Operating System Support
Windows® 10 (64-bit) and Windows® 11 (64-bit) support.
Form Factor and Dimensions
Form Factor: mATX (Micro ATX)
Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.6 inches (244 x 244 mm)
Other Features
BIOS Flashback: Easily update the BIOS without a CPU or RAM installed.
AI Overclocking: Built-in AI for optimizing CPU overclocking for better performance.
The Asus Prime B550M-A (Wi-Fi) II DDR4 motherboard provides a complete and future-proof solution for building a powerful AMD-based PC. With its robust Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, strong storage options, and excellent support for high-performance processors, this motherboard is perfect for gamers, content creators, and power users alike.
