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Micro-ATX motherboard with black PCB, silver heatsinks and four DDR5 slots

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-N0ND-SDVR6 MPN B650M AORUS ELITE AX

Micro-ATX AM5 board with four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 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 B650M AORUS ELITE AX

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on AM5 socket
  • 4 DDR5 slots with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 up to 6600 MHz OC
  • Twin 12+2+2 phase digital VRM with 8-layer 2X copper PCB
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 and screwless EZ-Latch for quick SSD and GPU changes
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and 7.1-channel Realtek audio

Socket AM5 DDR5 Platform

The GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX fits AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors into a micro-ATX board. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 128 GB of memory with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles. It targets builders who want current-generation performance in a smaller chassis.

Twin VRM Heatsinks EZ-Latch M.2

A 12+2+2 phase digital VRM is cooled by fully covered MOSFET heatsinks linked by a 6 mm heatpipe. Two M.2 sockets include a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot and a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, both using screwless EZ-Latch retention. The PCIe x16 slot also features a quick-release mechanism for easier GPU swaps.

2.5 GbE Wi-Fi 6E Realtek Audio

Wired networking reaches 2.5 Gbps while the AMD RZ616 module adds Wi-Fi 6E across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands up to 2.4 Gbps. Realtek 7.1-channel audio uses high-end capacitors for cleaner output. The 8-layer 2× copper PCB helps manage heat and power delivery under sustained loads.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on AM5 socket
  • 4 DDR5 slots with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 up to 6600 MHz OC
  • Twin 12+2+2 phase digital VRM with 8-layer 2X copper PCB
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 and screwless EZ-Latch for quick SSD and GPU changes
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and 7.1-channel Realtek audio

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelB650M AORUS ELITE AX (rev.1.x)
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 modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information)
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 x16CPU:
1 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.
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 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 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
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 5.3
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
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Other Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-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
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 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 serial port header
1 x THB_U4 add-in card connector
1 x Trusted Platform Module header
Form FactorMicro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)9.6" 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 12*+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
Dual Channel DDR5:4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ & Intel® XMP Memory Module Support
Superfast Storage:1* PCIe 5.0 x4 and 1* PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector
Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard :To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 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:HDMI, DP, Front USB-C® 20Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 10Gb/s
Smart Fan 6:Features Multi
Shipping weight1.76 kg
Package size276 × 267 × 70 mm

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Questions about this item

What PCIe standard does the primary M.2 slot use and what speed does it cap at?

The primary M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 and caps at the drive's rated PCIe 5.0 sequential speeds.

What CPU cooler clearance does the VRM heatsink layout allow?

The fully covered MOSFET heatsinks and 6 mm heatpipe sit close to the socket; verify your cooler's keep-out zone against the board's mounting hole pattern.

How do you release the PCIe 5.0 graphics card without a screw?

Press the EZ-Latch quick-release lever on the PCIEX16 slot to unlock the card; the step people miss is pushing the lever fully before pulling the card straight up.

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