ASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB

ASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB
AMD B550 (Ryzen AM4) mATX With Dual M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, Realtek 1Gb Ethernet, Display Port/HDMI™, SATA 6 Gbps, rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® and Aura Sync

Specifications:

• CPU Compatibility:

  • Socket AM4: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors, ensuring flexibility with both current and older generation CPUs.

• Chipset:

  • AMD B550, providing support for PCIe 4.0 (with certain CPUs) and more advanced connectivity options compared to previous generation chipsets.

• Memory:

  • 2 DIMM Slots: Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, with speeds up to 5100 MHz (OC) depending on the CPU and configuration. Supports dual-channel architecture for better memory bandwidth.

• Graphics:

  • DisplayPort 1.4: Supports up to 4K at 60Hz.
  • HDMI 2.1: Also supports 4K at 60Hz, depending on the integrated graphics of the installed processor.

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (for Ryzen 5000/3000 processors) or PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (for Ryzen 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series processors).
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional add-on cards.

• Storage:

  • 2 x M.2 Slots:
    • M.2_1: Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes (for Ryzen 5000/3000 processors) or PCIe 3.0 x4 (for G-Series processors).
    • M.2_2: Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes.
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Ports: Supports RAID 0/1/10 configurations for high-speed storage and redundancy.

• Networking:

  • Realtek 1Gb Ethernet: Reliable and fast for most standard networking needs.

• USB Connectivity:

  • Rear I/O Ports: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), 2 x USB 2.0.
  • Front I/O Support: Includes headers for USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C and Type-A) and USB 2.0.

• Audio:

  • Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound: High-definition audio codec supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz playback.
  • Audio Shielding and premium capacitors ensure clean audio output with minimal interference.

• Cooling and Power:

  • 2 x 4-pin chassis fan headers and 1 x 4-pin CPU fan header with Fan Xpert 2+ for optimized cooling control.
  • 24-pin Main Power Connector and 8-pin +12V Power Connector for CPU.

• Aesthetics and Customization:

  • Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers allow for synchronization with compatible components, enabling vibrant lighting effects.

• Special Features:

  • ASUS 5X PROTECTION III: Includes features such as DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, SafeSlot Core, and overvoltage protection, offering a robust and durable motherboard design.
  • AI Suite 3 and Armoury Crate provide software-based tuning and management tools for performance and lighting control.

• Form Factor:

  • Micro-ATX: Compact form factor, suitable for smaller builds. Dimensions are 9.6 inches x 8.7 inches (24.4 cm x 22.1 cm).