Description

• CPU
  1. AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors

  (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)

• Chipset
  1. AMD B550
• Memory
  1. 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  2. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors:
     Support for DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 5000(O.C.) / 4866(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
  3. New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors:
     Support for DDR4 5300(O.C.)/5200(O.C.)/5000(O.C.)/4866(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
  4. Dual channel memory architecture
  5. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
  6. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  7. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Onboard Graphics
  Integrated in the New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors:

  1. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz
     * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
  2. 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
     * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

  Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
  Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

• Audio
  1. Realtek^® ALC1220-VB codec
     * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
     * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
• LAN
  1. Realtek^® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
• Wireless Communication module
  Intel^® Wi-Fi 6 AX200

  1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  2. BLUETOOTH 5
  3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
     * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
• Expansion Slots
  1‎ x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:

  1. 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
  2. New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
• Storage Interface
  1. 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SSDs:
     – 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
     – New Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
  2. 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB) on the back of the motherboard, integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SSDs:
     – Supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
  3. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset:
     – Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
• USB
  CPU:

  1. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

  Chipset:

  1. 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  2. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
  3. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
  4. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header
• Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x CPU fan header
  4. 2 x system fan headers
  5. 1 x addressable LED strip header
  6. 1 x RGB LED strip header
  7. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  8. 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  9. 1 x front panel header
  10. 1 x front panel audio header
  11. 1 x speaker header
  12. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  13. 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
  14. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
  15. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x DisplayPort
  2. 2 x HDMI ports
  3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
  4. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  5. 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  6. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
  7. 1 x RJ-45 port
  8. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
  9. 3 x audio jacks
• I/O Controller
  1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Overheating warning
  5. Fan fail warning
  6. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
• BIOS
  1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Unique Features
  1. Support for APP Center
     * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
     @BIOS
     EasyTune
     Fast Boot
     Game Boost
     ON/OFF Charge
     RGB Fusion
     Smart Backup
     System Information Viewer
  2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  3. Support for Q-Flash
  4. Support for Xpress Install
• Bundled Software
  1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
  2. XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)
  3. Realtek^® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
• Remark
  1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.
  2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

Best Choice for Small but Powerful PC

B550I AORUS PRO AX is a mini-ITX motherboard perfect for building a small form factor PC for people who demands higher performance but also cares about aesthetics. The compact yet powerful pc delivers amazing performance with the latest CPU, graphic card and blazing fast connectivity. It also equips with comprehensive thermal solution to keep it cool under heavy workload. Performance is not compromised by its size.

Direct 8 Phase Digital Power Design

1. 90A Smart Power Stage
2. Direct 8 Power Phase
3. 8 Layer Low Loss PCB
4. PCIe 4.0 Ready
5. 2X Copper PCB

Advanced Thermal Design

1. Extended VRM Heatsink with heatpipe
2. Multi-Layered PCH/M.2 Heatsink
3. Aluminum Backplate
4. 5 W/mK LAIRD Thermal Pad

Audio Solutions

1. ALC1220-VB Audio
2. Nichicon Fine Gold Audio Capacitors

RGB FUSION 2.0

1. Addressable LED Header*1
2. RGB LED Header*1

Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors

Dual Channel DDR4, 2 DIMMs with Ultra Durable Memory Armor

1. DDR4 XMP Up to 5300MHz+

Solid Pin Power Connectors

1. 24 Pin ATX Power Connector
2. 8 Pin CPU Power Connector

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Dual M.2 Connectors

1. 2280 M.2 with Thermal Guard

1. PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connector
2. NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 and SATA Mode (from CPU)

2. 22110 M.2 (Back of PCB)

1. NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA Mode (from Chipset)

Smart Fan 5 + FAN STOP

1. 3 Fan Connectors
2. 5 Temperature Sensors

Ultra Durable PCIe Armor Running x16

1. PCIe 4.0 Slot
2. Running x16 for dGPU

DisplayPort

HDMI*2

Q-Flash Plus Button

2.5 GbE LAN

Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C™

Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax & BT5

AMD StoreMI Technology

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

The benefits of AMD StoreMI:

• Making the PC experience fast, smooth and easy
• Optimizing computer responsiveness from system boot to application launch
• Offering SSD performance with HDD capacity at an affordable cost
• Quickly accessing key files by automatically learning users’ computing behaviors

Detail information please refer AMD official website: https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/store-mi

ULTIMATE POWER DESIGN

To fully support the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, B550 motherboards equip with the ultimate power solution which is true direct, digital and multiple phases. After countless experiments and testing, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 motherboards for enthusiast. No Compromise and never stop to achieve higher.

8 Phases

Digital Power Design

Power Architecture

Power Efficiency

2X Copper PCB

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

GIGABYTE realize that customer won’t stop chasing a better computing performance. We take care of it and implement on products. Protective and optimized memory trace enhance the performance. Faster read and write are needed to save time and improve efficiency. We offer plenty of M.2 storage with thermal guards to ensure unthrottled read and write. In advance, adopting PCIe 4.0 ready components get the B550 motherboards easier to upgrade.

XMP 5300+

PCIe 4.0

Hardware Design

2X M.2

PCIe 4.0/3.0

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

Unthrottled performance is guaranteed by the advanced thermal solution which including Extended VRM Heatsink, Heatpipe, Thermal Guards, and Baseplate. B550 motherboards are cool on MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs even on full loading. It provides lower temperatures for enthusiasts and professional gamers.

Thermal Solution

Smart Fan 5

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY

A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. B550 motherboards provide all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

2.5G LAN

WIFI 6 802.11ax

AORUS Antenna

HDMI

HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. B550 motherboards are equipped with high quality audio components such as Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors to provide a superb audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.

ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes

All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec

ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS

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

RGB FUSION 2.0

RGB FUSION Software

RGB FUSION APP

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.

PCIE Armor

2X Memory Armor

Solid Pin

Q-Flash Plus

GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER

Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B550 motherboards bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

BIOS

APP Center

Easy Tune

@BIOS

System Information Viewer

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