Gigabyte B550 AORUS Elite V2 Socket AM4 - Motherboard

In the dark, starless night, the falcon strikes fear into the hearts of its prey. Even with minimal visibility, the hawk pinpoints its prey and patiently anticipates the perfect moment to swoop in for the kill. The falcon with its laser-sharp gaze dominates the darkness of the night in the same way that AORUS Core Lighting illuminates the vast AORUS ecosystem.

GIGABYTE B550
GIGABYTE B550 motherboards maximize the potential of your PC with AMD StoreMI technology. StoreMI accelerates traditional storage devices to reduce boot times and improve the overall user experience. This easy-to-use utility combines the speed of SSDs with the high capacity of HDDs in a single drive, improves device read/write speeds to match those of SSDs, boosts data performance for incredible value and transforms the everyday PC into a performance-driven system.

MAXIMUM POWER DESIGN
To be fully compatible with the latest 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors, B550 AORUS motherboards are equipped with the ultimate power solution, with power balance, digital and multi-phase. After countless experiments and tests, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 AORUS motherboards for enthusiasts. No compromises and never stop to achieve more.

GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCB design provides a sufficient number of power tracks between components to handle higher than normal power demands and to, critically, extract heat from the area that directly supplies the CPU. This is essential to ensure that the motherboard is capable of correctly handling the increased power demand caused by overclocking.

UNCOMPARABLE PERFORMANCE
GIGABYTE realizes that the customer will not stop pursuing better computing performance. We take care of it and implement it in products. Protective and optimized memory trace improves performance. Faster reads and writes are needed to save time and improve efficiency. We offer a large amount of M.2 storage with thermal protectors to ensure unlimited reading and writing. Up front, the adoption of PCIe 4.0 compatible components makes it easier to upgrade B550 motherboards.

Memory layout: daisy chain design
With optimized chain routing, the B550 motherboard provides proven speed of DDR4-4000MHz and more with high-density memory modules*. Optimized chain routing eliminates stub effect, pushing one DIMM per channel into dual-channel interleaving mode to achieve higher memory frequencies, providing professional gamers with a denser and faster system memory experience.

B550 AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. AORUS' unique design can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 6560 MB/s (sequential read), making AORUS the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION
Unlimited performance is guaranteed by the advanced thermal solution that includes enlarged heatsinks, high-quality thermal conductivity pads and thermal protectors. The B550 motherboards are great on MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs even under full load. Provides lower temperatures for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Protector
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Shield prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high-speed M.2 SSDs by helping to dissipate heat before it becomes a problem.

Smart Fan 5 Fan
With Smart Fan 5, users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain stable performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to swap their fan connectors to reflect different thermal sensors in different locations on the motherboard. Additionally, with Smart Fan 5, the hybrid fan connectors support PWM and voltage fans, this makes the motherboard more adapted to mounting liquid cooling.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY
A high-end product must be future-proof so that your system stays up to date with the latest technology. B550 AORUS motherboards provide all the next-generation networking, storage and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to date.

Integrated 2.5GbE LAN
2 times faster than ever
The adoption of 2.5G LAN provides network connectivity of up to 2.5 GbE, with transfer speeds at least twice as fast compared to general 1GbE networks. It is perfect for gamers and streamers with an ultimate and smooth online experience. It is also backward compatible with RJ-45 Multi-Gig Ethernet (10/100/1000/2500Mbps).

USB Type-C™ front panel connector
Equipped with next-generation connectivity, AORUS gaming motherboards are now compatible with the chassis of the future. The integrated USB Type-C™ header for USB 3.2 Gen1 makes it easy to access when connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 device or charging your mobile device.

HDMI 2.1 support for 4K/60P/21:9/HDCP 2.3
HDMI 2.1, which is backward compatible with HDMI 2.0/1.4 and offers 48 Gb/s of bandwidth, twice as much as the previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to stream multiple video streams, as well as a native 21:9 cinematic ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR support, and HDCP 2.3, to deliver the best experience. visual for viewers.

HIGH FIDELITY AUDIO SYSTEM
For enthusiasts, sound quality is equally essential to the gaming experience. B550 motherboards are equipped with high-quality audio components such as Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors to provide an excellent audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes it the ideal integrated sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

ULTIMATE AESTHETICS
B550 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 and offer the option to control onboard, external light strips and/or AORUS devices with addressable RGB/RGB LEDs to make your PC unique and stylish.

Multi-zone lighting design
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly tailor their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 app, the user has full control over the LEDs surrounding the motherboard.

With a built-in intuitive user interface, RGB Fusion 2.0 gives you a better solution to customize lighting effects on all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to peripheral products, you can customize your gaming rig in your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. Additionally, the new game mode makes lighting effects interactive with select games to give you the most immersive gaming experience.

GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP
Don't just make your PC shine, turn it into a work of art your friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app, users can see how they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access while trying to adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all of this can be achieved away from your PC keyboard and monitor.

Specifications

Processor
- AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3rd Gen Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors
Chipset
-AMD B550
Memory
- 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors:
- Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors:
- Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Dual Channel memory architecture
- Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
- Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
- Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Integrated Graphics
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
- Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio
- Realtek® ALC1200 codec
- High definition audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF output
LAN
- Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
Expansion Sockets
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
   3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
   3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2), integrated in the Chipset:
   Supporting PCIe 3.0 x2 mode
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX1_2), integrated in the Chipset:
   Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1_1), integrated in the Chipset:
   Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode
Storage interface
- 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
   3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
   3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
- 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
   Supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset:
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
USB
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB connectors on the motherboard
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
CPU:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (network) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x ATX 24-pin main power connector
- 1 x ATX 12V 8-pin power connector
- 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 1 x CPU fan connector
- 1 x fan connection for water cooling
- 3 x system fan connector
- 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
- 2 x Addressable LED strip headers
- 2 x RGB LED strip headers
- 1 x front panel connector
- 1 x audio jack on front panel
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
- TPM function is optional according to different local policies
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Rear I/O Panel
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (network)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 port
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 5 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
- iTE® I/O controller chip
- Hardware Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Overheat warning
- Warning in case of fan failure
- Fan speed control
BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- License to use AMI's UEFI BIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Other features
- Support for APP Center
- @BIOS™
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Boost in games
- Supports ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System information viewer
- Q-Flash Plus support
- Support for Q-Flash
- Supports Xpress Install
Bundled Software
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
- Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
OS
- Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Format
- ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm