Asus TUF Gaming B550-Plus Motherboard

Overview

AMD B550 (Ryzen AM4) ATX gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0, dual M.2, 10 DrMOS power stages, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, and Aura Sync RGB lighting support

Highlights

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
• Enhanced power solution: 8+2 DrMOS power stages, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe 4.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C support
• Made for online gaming: 2.5 Gb Ethernet, M.2 slot (Key E) for Wi-Fi module, TUF LANGuard, and Turbo LAN technology
• Realtek S1200A codec: Pristine audio quality with unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for stereo line out and 103 dB SNR for line in
• AI noise-canceling microphone: provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication

Specification

CPU

• AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors *
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

• AMD B550

Memory

• AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
  4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory *
• AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors
  4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic

• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
• 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)
  *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

Multi-GPU Support

• Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

• AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
  1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)
• AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors
  1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
• AMD B550 Chipset
  1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
  3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
  * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

Storage

• Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
• AMD B550 Chipset :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support*2
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

LAN

• Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet
• TUF LANGuard

Wireless Data Network

• M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)*
  *Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

Audio

• Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
• Audio Feature :
  - Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets.
  - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  - Audio cover
  - Audio Shielding
  - Dedicated audio PCB layers
  - Premium Japanese audio capacitors
  - Unique de-pop circuit

USB Ports

• Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®)
  4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)( x Type-A)
  2 x USB 2.0 port(s)( x Type-A)
• Front USB Port ( Total 6 )
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
  4 x USB 2.0 port(s)(4 x Type-A)

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
  - Aura Creator
  - Aura Sync
  - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone
• AI Suite 3
  - Performance And Power Saving Utility
• TurboV EVO
• EPU
• Digi+ VRM
• Fan Xpert 4
  - EZ update
• TUF GAMING CPU-Z
• AI Charger
• ASUS Turbo LAN
• DAEMON Tools
• DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
• Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
• WinRAR
• UEFI BIOS
• ASUS EZ DIY
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  - ASUS EZ Flash 3
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode