Description

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

  1. 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz
  2. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz
     * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
  3. 1 x HDMI port, 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^® ALC887 codec
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
     * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on configuring the audio software.
• LAN
  1. Realtek^® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit)
• Expansion Slots
  1‎ x PCI Express x16 slot, integrated in the CPU:

  1. 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
  2. 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode

  2 x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2), integrated in the Chipset:

  1. Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode
• Storage Interface
  1‎ x M.2 connector, integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SSDs:

  1. 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
  2. 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs

  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset:

  1. 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. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
  2. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 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. 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
  8. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s 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 serial port header
  16. 1 x chassis intrusion header
  17. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
  2. 1 x D-Sub port
  3. 1 x DVI-D port
  4. 1 x HDMI port
  5. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  6. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  7. 1 x RJ-45 port
  8. 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. Realtek^® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm
• 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.

Solid Pin Power Connector

D-Sub

DVI-D

HDMI

Q-Flash Plus Button

GIGABYTE Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management

M.2 Connector

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

Audio Noise Guard

High-End Audio Capacitors

RGB FUSION 2.0

• Addressable LED Header*1
• RGB LED Header*1

5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs

Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors

Advanced Thermal Design with Enlarged Heatsink

Dual Channel DDR4, 2 DIMMs

BIOS with Q-Flash Plus

All Solid Capacitors

Ultra Durable PCIe Armor

• PCIe 4.0 Slot
• Running 1 x16

Smart Fan 5 + FAN STOP

• 3 Fan Connectors
• 5 Temperature Sensors

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

PERFORMANCE

5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs

B550 gaming series motherboards use a 5+3 phases pure digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs design to support the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs by offering incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard’s most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components as well as delivering enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.

Benefits of Low RDS(on) MOSFETs

‧ Optimized gate charge to minimize switching losses.
‧ Lower temperature, smaller size, better thermal characteristics.

PCIe 4.0* Hardware Design

PCIe 4.0 Slot

PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with faster bandwidth and lower impedance.

M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slot

M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with Lower impedance.

* Product uses PCIe 4.0 grade material, actual support varies by hardware configuration.

NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 M.2 Connector

With NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 M.2 connector onboard, GIGABYTE Motherboards bring users to experience NVMe mode or SATA mode connectivity with delivering up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speed.

*Actual support may vary by CPU.

Exclusive Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN

High Speed Gigabit LAN with Automatic Bandwidth Allocation

Realtek 8118 LAN is a high performance and friendly network chip for gaming players with automatic bandwidth allocation to ensure the highest network priority of the game or application. It can provide users the most comprehensive features and the fastest and smoothest Internet experience.

Program On Top Gets Highest Priority

Real-Time Network Monitoring

The Industry’s Leading LAN Static-Electricity & Surge Protection

GIGABYTE motherboards use ICs with up to 3 times the ESD resistance levels compared to traditional ICs. This helps to better protect the motherboard and its components against potential damage caused by static electricity. GIGABYTE motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power delivery.

HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support

HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48 Gb/s of bandwidth – twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3 support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers.

Note: Only New Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support displaying function.

High-End Audio Capacitors

GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

COOLING

Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

Fan Connectors

Internal Temperature Sensors

Different models have different number of fan pin headers and temperature sensors. Smart Fan 5 function may vary by model.

Temperature Sensors

Hybrid Fan Headers

■ 5 Temperature Sensors
■ 3 Fan Pin Headers
■ All Fan Pin Headers Upgraded to Hybrid Fan Headers
■ Interoperable Fans and Sensors
■ Intuitive UI for Fan Control

FAN STOP

Hybrid FAN Header

Smart Fan 5 Software

Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature—all of it can be customized to your liking.

Intelligent Fan Control Design

LIGHTING

RGB FUSION 2.0

With B550 Motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs. RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB / Addressable LED light strips* for their PC build. Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion 2.0 are now upgraded to improve the Addressable LED support. With external Addressable LED strips, where each LED is digitally addressable that users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations.

With B550 Motherboards support the external 5V Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.

* The external RGB LED strips and Addressable LED strips are not included with Motherboard purchase.

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RGB Fusion 2.0 Software

RGB Fusion APP

With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

Sync with one click

Individual control as you wish

ULTRA DURABLE

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!

GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket

Solid Pin Power Connectors

B550 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors for offering stable power supply while CPU overloading.

Solid Pin Power connector advantages

1. Larger contact area for electricity
2. More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
3. Ultra durable and longer lifespan

Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor

Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor

The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.

START SULFURIZATION PROTECTION

Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning.

GIGABYTE EXCELLENCE

GIGABYTE BIOS & Applications

BIOS

APP CENTER

EasyTune

@BIOS

System Information Viewer

Refreshed BIOS

The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system.

* Photos are for reference only. Product features may vary by model.