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ATX motherboard with black PCB, silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-A1YR-QR82Z MPN B650 AORUS ELITE AX

ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs with DDR5 support up to 6600 MHz, PCIe 5.0 M.2, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi‑Fi 6E

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardSupport for DDR5 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) /
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB (32GB Single DIMM Capacity)

Option B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors
  • Four DDR5 slots reach 6600 MHz with EXPO and XMP profiles
  • Twin 14+2+1 phase VRM uses 70 A power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C provide next-gen speed
  • 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E give fast wired and wireless networking

AM5 DDR5 Platform

The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It targets builders who want a current-generation platform with PCIe 5.0 storage support and high-speed memory headroom without moving to the flagship chipset tier.

128GB Dual-Channel Capacity

Four 288-pin slots accept DDR5 modules up to 32GB each for a 128GB maximum in dual-channel mode. Speeds run from 4400 through 6600 MHz with OC profiles and AMD EXPO or Intel XMP 3.0 support. The top M.2 socket connects through CPU lanes at PCIe 5.0 x4 for 25110 or 2280 drives; a second CPU-attached socket and two chipset sockets run at PCIe 4.0 x4. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports and RAID 0, 1, 10 support round out the storage options.

14+2+1 Phase VRM with Heatpipe

A twin 14+2+1 phase digital VRM uses 70A power stages on an 8-layer 2X copper PCB to feed multi-core CPUs under sustained load. Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks are joined by a 6mm heatpipe, while M.2 Thermal Guards cover the primary slots. Rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and 7.1-channel Realtek audio. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without a CPU installed.

Highlights

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors
  • Four DDR5 slots reach 6600 MHz with EXPO and XMP profiles
  • Twin 14+2+1 phase VRM uses 70 A power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C provide next-gen speed
  • 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E give fast wired and wireless networking

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelB650 AORUS ELITE AX
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series
ChipsetAMD B650
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardSupport for DDR5 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MHz memory module
Maximum Memory Supported128GB (32GB Single DIMM Capacity)
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0* x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
SATA RAIDRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANAMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (MT7922A22M) (For PCB rev. 1.0)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Back I/O Ports1 x Q-Flash Plus button
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 2.0 port
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Other Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
3 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 Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SP
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Windows 11Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
FeaturesAMD Socket AM5:Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
Unparalleled Performance:Twin 14*+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
Dual Channel DDR5:4*SMD DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ & Intel® XMP Memory Module Support
Next Generation Storage:1*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
Fully Covered Heatpipe & M.2 Thermal Guard:To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD Performance
EZ-Latch:PCIe x16 Slot & M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s, Front USB-C® 20Gb/s
Smart Fan
Shipping weight2.54 kg
Package size335 × 270 × 80 mm

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Questions about this item

Will my existing PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics card run at full speed in the PCIEX16 slot?

The primary PCIEX16 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x16, so a PCIe 3.0 card will operate at its native 3.0 x16 bandwidth.

How do I confirm the DDR5 memory is running at the rated EXPO speed after build?

Enter the BIOS and verify the memory frequency shows the EXPO profile value, such as 6000 MHz or 6600 MHz, matching the kit specification.

Does the package include mounting screws for the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot or must I source them separately?

The board uses a screwless EZ-Latch design for the M.2 connectors, so no separate screws are required for installation.

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