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Black ATX motherboard with large silver heatsinks covering VRM and chipset, ROG branding, four DDR4 slots, dual M.2 shields

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix B550-E Gaming AMD Motherboard

SKU CH-F6WX-1XM1N

AM4 socket ATX board with 14+2 power stages, PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb LAN and dual M.2 slots for Ryzen 5000 CPUs

  • CPU Socket TypeAM4
  • CPU TypeRyzen Series
  • ChipsetAMD B550
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardDDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • PCIe 4.0 support for 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs via AM4 socket
  • Stable power for high-core CPUs via 14+2 DrMOS stages
  • Passive VRM and chipset cooling with Stack Cool 3+ design
  • Fast networking through WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN with LANGuard
  • Dual M.2 slots with one PCIe 4.0 x4 plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front panel

AM4 Socket Motherboard for 3rd Gen Ryzen

This ATX motherboard uses the AMD B550 chipset and AM4 socket to support 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. It provides four DDR4 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB running in dual-channel mode. The board includes integrated WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN for wired and wireless networking.

PCIe 4.0 Support for Graphics and Storage

The platform delivers PCI Express 4.0 on the primary x16 slot and one M.2 connector, enabling full bandwidth for current graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. A second x16 slot and additional M.2 slot operate at PCI Express 3.0 speeds, while six SATA 6 Gb/s ports handle mass storage.

Standard ATX Installation with BIOS Update Step

The board fits standard ATX cases and uses a 24-pin plus 8-pin power configuration with 14+2 DrMOS power stages. A BIOS update may be required before installing AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, which is the most common setup issue. Fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks use the Stack Cool 3+ design for passive thermal management.

Highlights

  • PCIe 4.0 support for 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs via AM4 socket
  • Stable power for high-core CPUs via 14+2 DrMOS stages
  • Passive VRM and chipset cooling with Stack Cool 3+ design
  • Fast networking through WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN with LANGuard
  • Dual M.2 slots with one PCIe 4.0 x4 plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front panel

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelSTRIX B550-E GAMING
CPU Socket TypeAM4
CPU TypeRyzen Series
ChipsetAMD B550
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 3200
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 4.0 x162 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.22 x M.2
SATA RAID0/1/10
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio ChipsetROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I225-V
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 ax
BluetoothYes
Onboard USB3 x USB 3.2 + 4 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x AIO_PUMP connector1 x AAFP connector2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)1 x Thunderbolt header(s)1 x System panel(s)1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)1 x Q-Code
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin24 Pin
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesMulti-GPU Support:Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI TechnologySupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology Software Features:ROG Exclusive Software- RAMCache III- ROG CPU-Z- GameFirst VI- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer- Sonic Radar III- DTS Sound Unbound- Overwolf- Anti-virus softwareASUS Exclusive Software FeaturesArmoury Crate- Aura Creator- Aura SyncAi noise cancelling microphoneAI Suite 3:- 5-way OptimizationTPUEPUDIGI+ VRMFan Xpert 4Turbo APP- EZ updateWinRARUEFI BIOSASUS EZ DIY- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash 3- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeFlexKeyASUS Special Features:Aura S
Package ContentsAccessories:User's manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x Supporting DVD1 x ROG Strix stickers1 x Cable ties pack(s)1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED1 x ROG Thank you card1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)1 x ROG audio USB Type-C cable1 ROG key chain

Questions about this item

What does the 14+2 power stage design mean for a high-core-count Ryzen CPU?

The 14+2 DrMOS power stages with alloy chokes and durable capacitors deliver stable power to high-core-count AMD CPUs under heavy load.

How does the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and the single M.2 with PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity affect graphics card and SSD bandwidth?

The primary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot provides full bandwidth for compatible graphics cards, while one M.2 slot supports NVMe SSDs at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds.

What clearance and mounting points does the ATX board with fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks need in a case?

The ATX form factor requires standard ATX mounting points and enough vertical clearance for the fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks.

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