Asus ROG Strix B550-A GAMING Desktop Motherboard - AMD B550 Chipset - Socket AM4 - ATX - Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7, Ryzen 9, Ryzen 5 Pro, Ryzen 7 PRO, Ryzen 9 PRO Processor Supported - 128 GB DDR4 SDRAM Maximum RAM - DIMM, UDIMM - 4 x Memory Slots - HDMI - DisplayPort - 6 x SATA Interfaces AMD AM4 3RD GEN RYZEN PCIE 4.0
AMD B550 Ryzen AM4 Gaming ATX motherboard with PCIe® 4.0, teamed power stages, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, dual M.2 with heatsinks, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB
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AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors
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Best gaming connectivity: PCIe® 4.0-ready, dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® plus HDMI™ 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output support
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Smooth networking: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
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Robust power solution: Teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
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Renowned software: Intuitive dashboards for UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds
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DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot
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Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB header and addressable Gen 2 RGB header
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Industry-leading gaming audio: AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS® Sound Unbound™ and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio
B550-A GAMING
Designed for those seeking to get the most out of their build, ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0 connectivity. Offering robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. As an added bonus, outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning silver-and-white finish and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics that present a standout look.
Advance Your Gaming Immersion
ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is PCIe® 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. Audio enhancements give you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the subtlest of cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.
Storage
PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix B550-A Gaming features two M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.
Networking
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming.
Audio
SupremeFX
Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B550-A Gaming. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets.
AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
AI noise-canceling microphone software is exclusively featured on ROG Strix motherboards and supports 3.5 mm, USB, or Bluetooth headsets. The utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of your voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other forms of environmental noise. And it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.
Audio
Network & Communication
Video
Onboard Video |
CPU Dependent Video |
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor |
ATX |
Width |
12" |
Depth |
9.6" |
I/O Expansions
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots |
3 |
Number of Total Expansion Slots |
5 |
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots |
2 |
Total Number of PCI Express Slots |
5 |
Memory
Maximum Memory |
128 GB |
128 GB |
Memory Technology |
DDR4 SDRAM |
Number of Memory Slots |
4 |
Memory Form Factor |
UDIMM |
DIMM |
Memory Speed Supported |
3866 MHz |
4000 MHz |
4133 MHz |
4400 MHz |
4600 MHz |
4800 MHz |
5100 MHz |
2133 MHz |
2400 MHz |
2666 MHz |
2800 MHz |
3000 MHz |
3200 MHz |
3466 MHz |
3600 MHz |
3866 MHz |
4000 MHz |
4133 MHz |
4400 MHz |
2133 MHz |
2400 MHz |
2666 MHz |
2800 MHz |
3000 MHz |
3200 MHz |
3466 MHz |
3600 MHz |
4600 MHz |
4800 MHz |
5100 MHz |
I/O Controller
RAID Levels |
10 |
0 |
1 |
Controller Type |
Serial ATA/600 |
RAID Supported |
Yes |
Miscellaneous
Package Contents |
- Strix B550-A GAMING Desktop Motherboard
- Cables
- 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
- Miscellaneous
- 1 x Cable Ties Pack
- 1 x M.2 Rubber Package
- 1 x M.2 SSD Screw Package
- 1 x ROG Key Chain
- 1 x ROG STRIX Sticker
- 1 x ROG STRIX Thank You Card
- Installation Media
- 1 x Supporting DVD
- Documentation
- 1 x User Manual
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Country of Origin |
China |
Environmentally Friendly |
Yes |
Environmental Certification |
RoHS |
Brand Compatibility |
AMD |
Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces |
6 |
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports |
6 |
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports |
4 |
Number of M.2 Interfaces |
2 |
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports |
2 |
General Information
Product Type |
Desktop Motherboard |
Manufacturer Part Number |
ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING |
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Manufacturer |
ASUS Computer International |
Product Model |
B550-A GAMING |
Product Name |
Strix B550-A GAMING Desktop Motherboard |
Product Line |
Strix |
Brand Name |
Asus ROG |
Interfaces/Ports
S/PDIF |
Yes |
HDMI |
Yes |
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports |
1 |
DisplayPort |
Yes |
Total Number of USB Ports |
8 |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports |
2 |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports |
4 |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports |
1 |
Processor & Chipset
Processor Supported |
Ryzen 7 PRO |
Ryzen 7 |
Ryzen 5 Pro |
Ryzen 5 |
Ryzen 9 PRO |
Ryzen 9 |
Ryzen 3 |
Total Processor Supported |
1 |
Processor Socket |
Socket AM4 |
Chipset Manufacturer |
AMD |
Chipset Model |
B550 |
Multi GPU Supported |
CrossFireX |