GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard with DDR4 4733MHz, PCIe 4.0, and Wi-Fi 6E – GA-B550M-AORUS-ELITE-AX
- AMD AM4 socket supports Ryzen 5000/4000/3000 series processors
- DDR4 memory up to 4733MHz (OC) with 128GB capacity
- PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and dual M.2 slots for high-speed GPUs and SSDs
- Dual-display support with HDMI 2.1 and DVI-D
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and GbE LAN for fast connectivity
- Smart Fan 5 and RGB Fusion for cooling and customization
- 5-year warranty and Q-Flash Plus for reliability
Description
Power your gaming rig with the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.3) Micro ATX Motherboard, designed for AMD Ryzen 5000, 5000 G, 4000 G, 3000, and 3000 G-Series processors on the AM4 socket. Built on the AMD B550 chipset, this motherboard supports DDR4 memory up to 4733MHz (OC) across four DIMM slots, providing up to 128GB capacity for smooth multitasking and high-performance gaming. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot delivers top-tier GPU compatibility, while dual M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 support ensure rapid NVMe SSD performance. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations offer versatile storage solutions. Integrated Radeon graphics support dual displays via HDMI 2.1 and DVI-D, ideal for gaming or productivity setups. Connectivity shines with Realtek Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and GbE LAN for lag-free online experiences. The Realtek audio codec delivers immersive 7.1-channel sound, customizable via software. Smart Fan 5 with multiple fan headers ensures efficient cooling, and RGB Fusion with addressable LED headers adds vibrant lighting. The 5+3 phases pure digital VRM enhances stability for overclocking. Backed by a 5-year warranty, GIGABYTE APP Center, and Q-Flash Plus for seamless BIOS updates, this motherboard is a reliable choice for compact, high-performance gaming builds.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | GA-B550M-AORUS-ELITE-AX |
| CPU | AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series / Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series / Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series Processors (Refer to GIGABYTE's CPU Support List) |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Memory | 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity); Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules; Dual channel memory architecture; Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (ECC mode support varies by CPU); Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16; Support for XMP memory modules (CPU and memory configuration may affect supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules, refer to GIGABYTE's Memory Support List) |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support: 1 x DVI-D port, supporting 1920x1200@60 Hz (Does not support D-Sub by adapter); 1 x HDMI port, supporting 4096x2160@60 Hz (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, HDR); Maximum shared memory of 16 GB |
| Audio | Realtek® Audio CODEC; High Definition Audio; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Change functionality using audio software, configure 7.1-channel audio via audio settings) |
| LAN | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication Module | Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE; WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands; BLUETOOTH 5.3; Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment) |
| Expansion Slots | CPU: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series and Ryzen™ 3000 Series support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode (Actual support may vary by CPU); AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode (Install graphics card in PCIEX16 slot for optimum performance); Chipset: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode; 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1), supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode |
| Storage Interface | CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs: AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series and Ryzen™ 3000 Series support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs; AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs; Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SSDs, supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs; 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 |
| USB | CPU: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel; Chipset: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header; 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector; 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector; 1 x CPU fan header; 2 x system fan headers; 2 x addressable LED strip headers; 2 x RGB LED strip headers; 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header; 2 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 3.2 Gen 1 header; 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header; 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for GC-TPM2.0_S module only); 1 x serial port header; 1 x Clear CMOS jumper; 1 x Q-Flash Plus button; All fan headers support AIO_Pump, Pump, and high-performance fan up to 2A/12V @ 24W |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port; 1 x DVI-D port; 1 x HDMI port; 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R); 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 1 x RJ-45 port; 3 x audio jacks |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection; Temperature detection; Fan speed detection; Overheating warning; Fan fail warning; Fan speed control (Whether fan speed control is supported depends on the cooler installed) |
| BIOS | 1 x 128 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 APP Center (Applications may vary by motherboard model): @BIOS, EasyTune, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer; Support for Q-Flash Plus; Support for Q-Flash |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version); LAN bandwidth management software |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit; Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
| Remark | Due to different Linux support conditions provided by chipset vendors, download Linux drivers from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website; Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers for Win9X/ME/2000/XP; If drivers are available, GIGABYTE will update them on their website |
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 × 25 × 10 cm |
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Desktop RAM | DDR4 |
| Socket | AM4 CPU |
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