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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX (Rev 1.3) AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard

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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX (Rev 1.3) AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
Key Features
  • Micro-ATX Form Factor
  • AMD B550 Chipset
  • AMD AM4 Socket
  • 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4 DIMMs
Get your system off on the right foot with the no-frills B550M AORUS ELITE AX (Rev 1.3) AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard from GIGABYTE. Designed for professional environments, the AORUS ELITE AX offers a minimalistic layout ideal for completing average tasks and provides you with suitable gaming performance.
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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX Overview

Get your system off on the right foot with the no-frills B550M AORUS ELITE AX (Rev 1.3) AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard from GIGABYTE. Designed for professional environments, the AORUS ELITE AX offers a minimalistic layout ideal for completing average tasks and provides you with suitable gaming performance.

The AORUS ELITE AX is built on AMD's B550 chipset, giving you access to an AM4 CPU socket for Ryzen 5000, 4000, and 3000 series processors. Four dual-channel DIMM slots allow you to easily install up to 128GB of DDR4 memory for faster multitasking capabilities. Take advantage of enhanced storage capabilities with four SATA III ports and two M.2 PCIe interfaces. Install various graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x4, and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. The back panel of the AORUS ELITE AX gives you an array of USB 2.0 and 3.2 Gen 1 ports for your peripherals. Additionally, you can connect to your network via wired or wireless means with Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technologies, giving you enhanced speeds so you can download your favorite games quickly or take part in fast-paced online competitive games.

Ryzen Ready
The AORUS ELITE AX is built upon the AMD B550 chipset, giving you access to the AM4 socket, ideal for select Ryzen 5000, 4000, and 3000 Series processors. Experience enhanced plug-and-play performance, allowing you to easily design your build for various capabilities such as gaming and design.
PCIe 4.0 Ready
A single expansion slot and one M.2 interface work provide enhanced throughput that can easily handle high-powered graphics cards and SSDs.
Hi-Fi Audio
Built with gaming and media enthusiasts in mind, the AORUS ELITE AX uses high-quality audio components and Audio Noise Guard to create deep and immersive audio experience.
Double Locking Bracket
GIGABYTE's patented double locking bracket ensures a solid connection for heavier graphics cards. A security tab locks in through the front of the bracket and is soldered on the other side, promoting durability and longevity through the lifespan of your build.
Smart Fan 5
Monitor the cooling performance of your build with Smart Fan 5, a free suite dedicated to ensuring your components run properly. Temperature sensors are located around the board, along with hybrid fan headers, giving you optimal control and cooling. When the optimal temperature is met, the fans automatically stop, promoting fan lifespan.
GIGABYTE BIOS & Applications
Included with the AORUS ELITE AX is a suite of applications and BIOS settings aimed to optimize system performance. Adjust BIOS settings with an enhanced user interface, keep drivers updated with App Center, and fine-tune voltages and memory clocks with EasyTune. Monitor your components with System Information Viewer and download any BIOS update from Windows with the @BIOS program.

Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX Specs

Key Specs
Chipset
AMD B550
CPU Socket
AM4
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR4 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4733 MT/s
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (x1 mode)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz)
Form Factor
Micro-ATX
CPU
Chipset
AMD B550
CPU Socket
AM4
Back Panel I/O
USB
4x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
4x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Thunderbolt
No
Display
1x HDMI Output
1x DVI-D Output
Audio
3x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Ethernet / Controller
1
PS/2
1x Combo
Wi-Fi Antenna
2x Connector
Memory
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR4 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4733 MT/s
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC, ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
4x SATA III
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 10 (SATA)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (x1 mode)
USB
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 1 USB-A Port)
1x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
Air Cooling
1x 4-Pin CPU
2x 4-Pin System
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
1x 8-Pin ATX
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header
LED Header
5x RGB
Diagnostics
Clear CMOS, Flash BIOS
Legacy
1x Serial
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek (7.1-Channel)
DAC
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only)
Physical
Form Factor
Micro-ATX
Dimensions
9.6 x 9.6" / 24.4 x 24.4 cm

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