Specification
| Basic Information | ||
| Supported CPU | AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors | |
| Chipset | AMD B550 Chipset | |
| BIOS | 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS | |
| Form Factor | micro-ATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.7 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.1 cm ) |
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| Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features – Audio Shielding – Premium audio capacitors – Dedicated audio PCB layers A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. |
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| Expansion Slots | ||
| PCI | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
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| M.2 Socket | 2 x M.2 slots | |
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | |
| Slots | 2 x DIMM | |
| Supported Memory | 5100(OC)/4866(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. |
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| Maximum Memory | 64GB | |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. |
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| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI port | |
| Display Port (s) | 1 x DisplayPort | |
| USB (s) | Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
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| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet | |
| Supported Storage | Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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| RAID | AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. | |
| Audio | 3 x Audio jacks | |
| Internal I/O Ports | Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header |
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| TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) | 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) | |
| Others | ||
| Special Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III – DIGI+ VRM – LANGuard – Overvoltage Protection – SafeSlot Core – Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design – Q-DIMM – Q-LED Core – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – Aluminum heatsink design Aura Sync – Addressable Gen 2 headers |
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| Bundled Software | ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – Aura Creator – Aura Sync AI Suite 3 – Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ – EZ update ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
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| Warranty Information | ||
| Manufacturing Warranty | 3 Years | |
Description
Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS II AMD AM4 microATX Motherboard
The Asus PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard is a dependable and performance-oriented option for those building a modern AMD system, providing the ideal blend of efficiency, connection, and longevity. It is built with the AMD B550 chipset and AMD Socket AM4 and supports a wide range of processors, including Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop CPUs. For memory, the Asus PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard has two DIMM slots that can support up to 64GB DDR4 at speeds of up to 5100MHz when overclocked, and it uses a dual-channel design with ECC support depending on the CPU. In terms of graphics, the motherboard includes one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 port, both of which may support 4K at 60Hz, though performance may vary depending on the CPU. The Asus PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard offers three expansion slots: a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for Ryzen 5000 and 3000 series processors, a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for Ryzen G-Series CPUs, and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for extra cards. Storage is diverse, with two M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports that support PCIe and SATA modes, as well as RAID 0, 1, and 10. The Asus PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard includes Realtek 1Gb Ethernet networking, as well as Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with superior capacitors, shielding, and 24-bit/192 kHz playback. The back panel features USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, audio connectors, and a PS/2 combination port. Internal interfaces include CPU and chassis fan headers, addressable Gen 2 headers, M.2 slots, SATA ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 headers, a TPM, and more. The Asus PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard includes ASUS 5X Protection III, Q-Design, Aura Sync ARGB support, AI Suite 3, Armoury Crate, Fan Xpert 2+, and a user-friendly UEFI BIOS featuring CrashFree BIOS 3 and EZ Flash.
